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Receptionist
Lamas Ouma

Lamas Ouma

Ruiru,Kiambu District

Summary

Dedicated Caregiver with a strong commitment to delivering exceptional support and personalized care to clients managing a range of medical conditions. Adept at efficiently coordinating medications, doctor appointments, and daily activities to enhance the overall well-being of those under my care. Known for my compassionate, organized, and friendly nature, coupled with excellent interpersonal skills that foster positive relationships with clients and their families.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certification

Work History

Personal Care Assistant

Mrs. Grace Aguko
Luanda kotieno, Siaya
08.2022 - Current
  • Built a strong relationship with the client to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisted client with daily household cleaning, laundry and food preparation.
  • Ensured client was correctly taking prescribed medications, maintaining optimal health.
  • Achieved compliance with 100% record keeping inspections, ensuring that the family and hospital were up to date on my client's health.
  • Safely transported and accompanied clients to appointments and activities.
  • Maintained client dignity and respect throughout personal care support, including dressing, showering and toileting.
  • Improved social health by promoting participation in hobbies and social interests.
  • Accompanied clients to medical or dental appointments, grocery and errands.

Volunteer Support Worker

Nyalenda Nursing Home
Kasipul, Homabay
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • Prepared hot drinks and snacks for service users, offering a warm, welcoming environment for their duration of stay.
  • Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper
    healing and sanitary measures.
  • Led recreational group sessions in arts and crafts, board games and gardening which facilitated safe, positive social interactions.
  • Helped coordinate appointments for counselling, physiotherapy and occupational health services.
  • Supported clients in building appropriate skills to live safely and independently.

Physical Activity Coordinator

Kutus Primary School
Kutus, Kirinyaga
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Strategically scheduled activities to make best use of resources and maximize engagement.
  • Mobilizing resources for the project using fliers, word of mouth.
    Identifying problems and solutions facing special needs pupils
    in the school such as timetable and support for the class
    teacher.
  • Managed 6 team members and four parent volunteers during
    the volunteer program.
  • Supported child health and safety with periodic training in CPR and basic first aid among the teachers and the community members.
  • Exhibited unconditional positive regard to assist children in building self-worth and confidence.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Science

Kirinyaga University
Kenya
09.2016 - 12.2021

Diploma of Higher Education - Caregiving

Alison Courses
Online
01.2023 - 02.2023

Certificate of Higher Education - Traumatic Brain Injury

University of Tasmania
Australia
07.2023 - 08.2023

Certificate of Higher Education - First Aid

St. John Ambulance
Kenya
08.2019 - 11.2019

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Good communication skills
  • Fist Aid and CPR skill
  • Dementia Care Skills
  • Medication management
  • Physical fitness

Languages

English
Advanced

Certification

1. Zakike Leadership Certificate.

2. BSc. Community Health and Development Certificate.

3. Caregiving Diploma Certificate.

4. St. John First Aid Certificate.

5. Certificate Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot

Timeline

Certificate of Higher Education - Traumatic Brain Injury

University of Tasmania
07.2023 - 08.2023

Diploma of Higher Education - Caregiving

Alison Courses
01.2023 - 02.2023

Personal Care Assistant

Mrs. Grace Aguko
08.2022 - Current

Volunteer Support Worker

Nyalenda Nursing Home
01.2022 - 07.2022

Physical Activity Coordinator

Kutus Primary School
09.2021 - 12.2021

Certificate of Higher Education - First Aid

St. John Ambulance
08.2019 - 11.2019

Bachelor of Science - Health Science

Kirinyaga University
09.2016 - 12.2021
Lamas Ouma