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Sarah Muraya

Health Care Assistant
Nairobi, Nairobi Province,30

Summary

Dedicated Nursing Assistant with experience at Poplar Hospital, skilled in vital signs monitoring and providing emotional support. Enhanced patient care through effective communication and teamwork, ensuring high satisfaction levels. Committed to infection control and patient safety, while adeptly managing routine and emergency situations to promote overall health and well-being.

I have strong interpersonal skills and easily build rapport with different personalities. I am confident engaging with people and communicating clearly in group settings.

i have experience in structured user-feedback sessions

Work History

Nursing Assistant

Poplar Hospital
Nairobi, Kenya
09.2025 - 12.2025
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
  • Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and accurately documenting medical information.
  • Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
  • Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
  • Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Coordinated with dietary staff to ensure patient nutritional needs were met, promoting overall health.

Education

Health Care Assistant - Nursing

Kenya Medical Training College
Nairobi
04.2001 -

Mental Health

Impasto Ventures
Online
07-2025

KCSE - High School

Kianda School
Nairobi
04.2001 -

Skills

Vital signs monitoring and recording

Mobility assistance

Suicide First Aid and Intervention

Home based care

Patient care

Medication administration

Basic life support

Companionship and emotional support

Drug administration

Personal hygiene support

Infection control procedures

Teamwork and collaboration

Patient management

Emergency response

Organizational skills

Excellent communication

Interests

Making Beaded jewellery

Volunteering

Mental health awareness

Baking

Timeline

Nursing Assistant

Poplar Hospital
09.2025 - 12.2025

Health Care Assistant - Nursing

Kenya Medical Training College
04.2001 -

KCSE - High School

Kianda School
04.2001 -

Mental Health

Impasto Ventures

Hobby

I am relearning guitar in order to build on childhood passion for music and self directed learning.

Sarah MurayaHealth Care Assistant