Working with Elderly people , children , Disabled and anyone at point of need
Mary Muraguri
Counseling Psychology
Kerugoya ,Kenya
Summary
Energetic student aspiring to work with elderly patients. Eager to improve quality of life and living environment of patients. Willing to go extra mile to ease comfort and provide personal care. Dedicated professional with long history of assisting and caring for elders. Adaptable to in-home or hospital setting. Demonstrates care, patience and compassion to enhance wellbeing elderly. Compassionate Caregiver highly with experience scheduling activities and exercises to enrich patients. Committed to providing quality care and practicing safety and hygiene standards. Patient, reliable and willing to go extra mile to help patients. Attentive personal care worker skilled in helping home-bound clients. Diligent about following treatment plans, updating documentation and maintaining healthy environments. Strengths include time management, organisation and multitasking. Dedicated individual with drive to offer quality patient care and assistance. Committed to going assisting with meals, nutrition and personal hygiene. Willing to support patients with errands and tasks.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
TRIAGING OFFICER/OUTPATIENT MANAGER
Mt.Kenya Hospital
Kerugoya , Kirinyag
07.2022 - Current
- Communicated professionally and diplomatically with media or potential sponsors.
- Monitored health and safety measures for guaranteed compliance.
- Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
- Maintained order and security at public events, defusing tense situations proactively.
Counselor
ACK Mt.Kenya Hospital
Kerugoya , Kirinyaga
06.2009 - 07.2022
- Facilitated group counselling sessions for individuals struggling with stress management, grief and loss and communication skills development.
- Provided crisis intervention, offering support and referrals to distressed individuals.
- Collaborated with schools and organisations to promote mental health awareness.
- Applied person-centred, cognitive-behavioural and mindfulness approaches, adapting techniques to individual preferences.
- Worked with mental health professionals for coordinated care and optimal client outcomes.
- Counselled diverse clients on mental health issues, addressing anxiety, depression, relationships, and substance abuse.
- Developed and led workshops promoting mental health awareness and prevention.
- Completed case notes after each session and collated feedback forms filled by clients at beginning, middle and end of counselling.
- Documented all patient information outlined in service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
- Assessed clients to identify needs, strengths and challenges, creating tailored treatment plans for positive change.
- Conducted outreach to increase mental health service access in underserved communities
- Mentored and supervised counselling trainees, supporting their clinical skills.
- Kept detailed, accurate records for well-maintained care continuity between support staff.
- Maintained confidential case documentation in line with data protection regulations.
- Built positive, productive client relationships for enhanced social support.
- Partnered with external support networks to deliver holistic client care.
- Promoted independence and positive wellbeing when working with vulnerable adults and children.
- Prepared reports for legal action and provided evidence in court.
- Attended regular training and supervision workshops for improved service user support.
- Supervised small groups of adults with additional mental health needs in assigned therapy groups.
Mobile Outreach
USAID
Nairobi , Nairobi
11.2017 - 09.2019
- Attended regular training and supervision workshops for improved service user support.
- Coordinated with trained and licensed service providers to facilitate life skills workshops for vulnerable adults.
Education
Diploma In Counseling Psychology Clinical And Community Settings -
Liverpool Training Institute
Nairobi07.2011
Training - Strategic Behavioural Change Communication
NuPITA
Nairobi 01.2010
ADHERENCE COUNSELING COURSE - Drug Adherence To Patients
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
NAIROBI 07.2009
Certificate - HIV Testing And Counseling
Liverpool VCT,CARE $ TREATMENT
Nairobi 08.2008
CERTIFICATE IN COMPUTER APPLICATIONS - COMPUTER
ELDORET VISION TRAINING INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
ELDORET 09.2005
Kenya Certificate Secondary Education -
Ngunguru Secondary,
Nyeri11.2002
Kenya Certificate Primary Exams -
Tumutumu Primary
Nyeri11.1998
Skills
Strategic planning
undefinedInterests
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved Issue, contributing to Result.
Timeline
TRIAGING OFFICER/OUTPATIENT MANAGER
Mt.Kenya Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Mobile Outreach
USAID
11.2017 - 09.2019
Counselor
ACK Mt.Kenya Hospital
06.2009 - 07.2022
Diploma In Counseling Psychology Clinical And Community Settings -
Liverpool Training Institute
Training - Strategic Behavioural Change Communication
NuPITA
ADHERENCE COUNSELING COURSE - Drug Adherence To Patients
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
Certificate - HIV Testing And Counseling
Liverpool VCT,CARE $ TREATMENT
CERTIFICATE IN COMPUTER APPLICATIONS - COMPUTER
ELDORET VISION TRAINING INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Kenya Certificate Secondary Education -
Ngunguru Secondary,
Kenya Certificate Primary Exams -
Tumutumu Primary
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