Melanie Otieno

• Assisted in community outreach for youth health awareness

• Facilitated daily care routines and therapy sessions

Facilitated adoption of inclusive methods in psychosocial services.

• Collaborated on disability awareness campaigns within the local community

• Provided respectful assistance during personal hygiene tasks, preserving dignity and comfort for clients.

• Maintained safe and clean living environments for clients, promoting health and reducing risk of injury.

• Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and wellbeing.

• Actively participated in ongoing training sessions staying up-to-date on best practices within the field of disability caretaking.

• Improved quality of life for clients by providing compassionate and attentive care.

• Communicated effectively with client families to keep them informed about progress and any concerns that arose.

• Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
• Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
• Developed time-management skills through balancing multiple assignments while consistently meeting deadlines during the internship period.
• Built professional relationships with colleagues at all levels within the organization, strengthening interpersonal communication skills during the internship experience.
• Developed strong communication skills by presenting findings in team meetings and collaborating on group projects.
• Expanded professional network by actively engaging with colleagues and mentors within the organization, fostering valuable connections for future career opportunities.
• Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
• Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
• Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
• Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
• Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures
• Supported outpatient care and HIV sensitization programs