Summary
Results-oriented Occupational Therapy professional with a Diploma from KMTC Nairobi and extensive experience delivering services in fast-paced, high-demand environments. Demonstrated expertise in sensory integration, physical rehabilitation, and comprehensive occupational therapy interventions. Highly adaptable, professional, and effective in managing complex caseloads while maintaining quality, efficiency, and client-centered outcomes.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MIREMA SCHOOL
- Conducted comprehensive assessment and evaluation to determine the clients sensory challenges and needs.
- Formulated individualized treatment plans with unique sensory needs.
- Collaborated with special education teachers to improve holistic care and maximise client outcome.
- Provided hands-on therapy to address issues related to handwriting, feeding, and self-care, promoting greater independence and functional abilities.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focusing on social skills development, play, and peer interaction to enhance social participation.
- Monitored and documented client progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed to meet evolving needs and goals.
- Learning support strategies during in class observations.
GATEWAY TALENT SCHOOL
- Conducted comprehensive assessment and evaluation to determine the clients sensory challenges and needs.
- Formulated individualized treatment plans with unique sensory needs.
- Collaborated with special education teachers to improve holistic care and maximise client outcome.
- Provided hands-on therapy to address issues related to handwriting, feeding, and self-care, promoting greater independence and functional abilities.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focusing on social skills development, play, and peer interaction to enhance social participation.
- Monitored and documented client progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed to meet evolving needs and goals.
Pediatrics Clinical Placement
KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Conducted thorough screening and assessments for pediatrics inorder to determine need for occupational therapy services.
- Formulated, developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for children with developmental delays.
- Designed and implemented sensory diets and personalized strategies to help children with sensory processing disorders manage sensory input throughout their daily activities.
- Engaged children in play-based therapy inorder to enhance sensory processing abilities.
- Engaged with families to educate them on strategies to support children's development and early occupational therapy intervention strategies.
- Maintained accurate and proper documentation to facilitate continuity of care for the pediatrics.
Physical Disabilities Clinical Placement
KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and evaluation on patients with physical disabilities to determine the functional capabilities and limitations.
- Developed individualized treatment plan based on the client's assessment and needs.
- Implemented evidence-based intervention strategies to improve the client's motor skills, coordination and most importantly to focus on the client's performance on activities of daily living.
- Educated the patient and caregivers about the nature of physical disabilities, the therapeutic strategies to be utilised inorder to maximise independence.
- Worked hand in hand with multidisciplinary team inorder to improve on the clients recovery and quality of life.
Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) Attachment
MURANG'A COUNTY AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Conducted outreach to educate the community on the role of occupational therapy in the community.
- Conducted assessments to identify the needs of individuals with disabilities in the community and mainly focusing on the occupational performance and participation.
- Designed and implemented community based interventions, working with the available resources to address the clients occupational needs.
- Evaluated on the interventions implemented and identified the areas of improvement and outcomes.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to create a holistic approach to the clients' care.
Mental Health Clinical Placement
MATHARI NATIONAL HOSPITAL
01.2025 - 01.2025
- Provided education and emphasis to the clients, the importance of occupational therapy in mental health care.
- Conducted assessments and developed treatment plan to meet needs of clients with various mental health conditions.
- Implemented various strategies that helped in focusing on activities of daily living training; self care training to help in the clients overall well being.
- Engaged clients in therapeutic activities that help promote emotional regulation, build self esteem and foster social connections amongst them.
- Worked closely with mental health professionals to develop comprehensive care plans.
Education
Diploma - occupational therapy
01.2025
Kenya certificate of secondary education - undefined
01.2020
Kenya certificate of primary education - undefined
01.2016
Skills
- Assessment tools
- Model of human occupation screening tool (MOHOST)
- Sensory profile and praxis test
- ADL assessment tool
- Assessment of motor and process skills (AMPS)
- Ethical tool for children handwriting
- Bracken assessment tool
- Daberon assessment form
- Therapeutic techniques
- Neurodevelopmental treatment techniques
- Sensory integration
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Behavioural modification techniques
- Therapeutic activities
- Computer literacy
- Good communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Time management
- Good team player
- Empathetic and efficacy
Certification
- Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
- Kenya Certificate of Primary Education
- Certificate in Computer Packages
Personal Information
- Age: 22
- Gender: MALE
- Religion: CHRISTIAN
Publications And Research
- Students learning logbook for clinical placements.
- Approved research: Factors that contribute to early occupational therapy intervention among children aged 2-6 years with cerebral palsy in Nyeri County referral hospital.
Timeline
Mental Health Clinical Placement - MATHARI NATIONAL HOSPITAL
01.2025 - 01.2025
Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) Attachment - MURANG'A COUNTY AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL
10.2024 - 11.2024
Physical Disabilities Clinical Placement - KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL
05.2024 - 07.2024
Pediatrics Clinical Placement - KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL
03.2024 - 04.2024
- MIREMA SCHOOL
- GATEWAY TALENT SCHOOL
KENYA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE - Diploma, occupational therapy
ST. FRANCIS KATANGI BOYS HIGH SCHOOL - Kenya certificate of secondary education,
KASUITU PRIMARY SCHOOL - Kenya certificate of primary education,