Medical Social Work Intern
Hungry for the needy organization
12.2023 - 12.2025
Monifah Awuor
Medical Social Worker
Nairobi,30
Timeline
Diploma - Medical Social Work
Kenya Medical Training College
03.2020 - 12.2023
Medical Social Worker Intern
Beacon of hope
Medical Social Work Intern
Kenyatta National Hospital
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsWork History
Medical Social Worker Intern
Beacon of hope
- Assessed client needs to develop comprehensive care plans and connect families with appropriate resources.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure holistic patient support and effective discharge planning.
- Documented patient interactions accurately in electronic health records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to contribute insights on social determinants impacting patient health outcomes.
Medical Social Work Intern
Kenyatta National Hospital
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by consistently delivering compassionate, client-centered care that addressed unique needs and preferences.
- Supported family caregivers by providing education on self-care strategies, stress reduction techniques, community resources available for respite support services.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning and follow-up care.
- Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, addressing their concerns related to medical conditions, treatments, and coping strategies.
Medical Social Work Intern
Hungry for the needy organization
12.2023 - 12.2025
- Conducted assessments to identify social, emotional, and financial needs of patients.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and families facing health challenges.
- Connected patients with appropriate community resources, facilitating access to financial assistance, housing, and support groups.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Education
Diploma - Medical Social Work
Kenya Medical Training College
Karuri 03.2020 - 12.2023
Skills
- Healthcare navigation
- Professional boundaries
- Substance abuse awareness
- Family support
- Confidentiality adherence
- Psychosocial assessment
- Mental health support
- Case records management
- Crisis intervention
- Social services
Summary
Developed interpersonal and communication skills in healthcare environment, supporting patients and families through challenging times. Adept at conducting assessments and creating individualized care plans, ensuring comprehensive support. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging transferable skills to make meaningful contributions in dynamic setting.