SOLOMON KURIA GITAU
Summary
I am a motivated,passionate and patient centered occupational therapist with more than 5 years of professional experience. Enthusiastic team player who is driven to achieve exceptional patient centered outcome as a key member of multidisciplinary care management team. Eager to work in an organization that is committed to the transformation of the individuals and society by offering quality service delivery to its stakeholders so as to accomplish my mission in raising change as an agent to transform the world and achieve the organization's mission and vision.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Ministry of Health, Kangema subcounty hospital
08.2020 - Current
- Serving in the capacity of The Head of department -Occupational Therapy.
- Developed and delivered specialised OT treatment plans for full patient caseload.
- Completed in-progress evaluations to determine treatment success and make proactive adjustments to intervention strategies.
- Assessed client progress and adjusted treatment plans to meet new challenges.
- Worked with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support.
- Improving patient outcomes by educating patients, families and carers on treatment procedures and most effective home care.
- Performing any other duty assigned by the medical superintendent within my scope of practice.
Occupational Therapist
BETHANY RELIEF AND REHABILITATION INTERNATIONAL
12.2019 - 08.2020
- Developed and delivered specialised OT treatment plans for full patient caseload.
- Worked with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support.
- Instructed patients in assistive devices, demonstrating techniques and tips to support mobility.
- Monitored patients' physiological response to treatments, promptly addressing abnormalities.
- Performing any other duty assigned by supervising therapist
Volunteer occupational therapist
Thika Level 5 hospital
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Studied treatment plans and adjusted exercises periodically to maximise benefits.
- Actively participating in APDK (Association for The Physically Disabled of Kenya) outreach and field days.
- Developed and delivered specialised OT treatment plans for full patient caseload.
- Maintained optimum levels of patient confidentiality and safety through careful data management.
- Performing any other duties within occupational therapy scope of practice assigned by the senior therapist
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Occupational therapy
Kenya Medical Training College
Mombasa, Kenya12.2018
High School Diploma -
Mungaria Secondary School
Murang'a District, Kenya12-2012
Skills
- Occupational therapy assessment
- Assistive technology
- Wheelchairs maintenance and assembling
- Excellent time management
- Housing adaptations
- Patient-centred care
- Treatment planning
- Therapeutic interventions
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) assistance
Affiliations
Kenya Occupational Therapists Association (K.O.T.A) Membership No. K/O.T/1274 Registration No. K/O.T/1274.
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Certification
- Registered with UK Health and care professional council (HCPC) Registration number OT092928
- Occupational Therapy Council of Kenya(OTCoK) Registration number OTCoK/R/24/106.
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Ministry of Health, Kangema subcounty hospital
08.2020 - Current
Occupational Therapist
BETHANY RELIEF AND REHABILITATION INTERNATIONAL
12.2019 - 08.2020
Volunteer occupational therapist
Thika Level 5 hospital
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Registered with UK Health and care professional council (HCPC) Registration number OT092928
- Occupational Therapy Council of Kenya(OTCoK) Registration number OTCoK/R/24/106.
Diploma of Higher Education - Occupational therapy
Kenya Medical Training College
High School Diploma -
Mungaria Secondary School
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