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Caroline Ochieng

Summary

Seeking Virtual Assistant role with 16 years of diverse experience in healthcare support and administrative assistance. Proven expertise in time management, email management, scheduling, and communication, complemented by strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage appointments efficiently, ensuring seamless operations and client satisfaction.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Healthcare Support Worker

DMN Healthcare
05.2024 - Current
  • Assist with peg tube care, including administration of fluids, medication, and nutrition, ensuring cleanliness of the incision site
  • Perform draining and changing of catheters while maintaining cleanliness at the incision site
  • Facilitate chest physiotherapy using cough assist equipment and suction machines for secretion management
  • Provide daily personal hygiene and incontinence care for patients
  • Implement a person-centred approach in caregiving to respect individual needs and preferences
  • Engage patients in social activities to support mental well-being and holistic care
  • Coordinate with fellow support workers to deliver comprehensive patient care
  • Administer oral and topical medications as directed by healthcare professionals
  • Supervise patients during outings and physical activities, ensuring dignity and independence
  • Maintain trusting and non-judgmental relationships with clients, fostering a sense of empowerment and identity

Healthcare Support Worker

Vitacare Healthcare
01.2022 - 12.2023
  • Assisted with personal care tasks, maintaining positive health and hygiene standards
  • Engaged with clients using strong communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Fostered patient trust through empathetic care and effective rapport-building
  • Tracked and recorded client behavior and progress to inform care plan adjustments
  • Administered medication with attention to detail in planning and documentation
  • Encouraged client self-reliance and social interaction to boost confidence and independence
  • Provided comprehensive physical and emotional support to enable clients to reach potential
  • Supported client engagement in hobbies and leisure activities, enhancing quality of life
  • Advocated for health, safety, and security protocols to ensure client welfare
  • Communicated client updates and concerns to supervisors, recommending necessary interventions

Healthcare Support Worker

Andrea healthcare ltd
08.2019 - 12.2021
  • Assisted with personal care activities, promoting positive health and hygiene
  • Engaged with clients using strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Fostered patient relationships through compassionate care and rapport
  • Monitored client behavior, documented activities, and contributed to care plan management
  • Administered medication with meticulous attention to planning and record-keeping
  • Encouraged personal wellbeing and independence to enhance service user confidence
  • Tailored support to meet individualized care plans, ensuring high-quality care delivery
  • Supported clients in social, physical, and emotional facets for community integration
  • Enabled pursuit of hobbies and leisure activities, facilitating personal development
  • Advocated for best practices in health, safety, and security to protect service user welfare

DOMICILIARY CARE WORKER

Above and beyond care Itd
09.2016 - 08.2019
  • Assisted with daily personal care to enhance patient well-being
  • Administered medication and maintained detailed records
  • Employed manual handling techniques and aids for client positioning
  • Supported clients with severe limitations during feeding and aided others in self-feeding
  • Prepared meals adhering to various dietary needs
  • Conducted thorough cleaning and tidying of living spaces
  • Managed laundry tasks, including changing linens and washing clothes
  • Engaged clients in decision-making processes to foster autonomy
  • Monitored patient conditions to reduce the incidence of medical interventions
  • Established trust and effective communication with clients, relatives, and healthcare team

CARER ASSISTANT

Halesgroup ltd
01.2014 - 08.2016
  • Assisted individuals with daily activities, fostering autonomy and self-confidence
  • Provided comprehensive personal care while preserving individual comfort and dignity
  • Maintained clean and orderly patient environments adhering to high hygiene standards
  • Utilized hoists and wheelchairs to transfer and reposition service users safely
  • Conducted patient transfers from beds to wheelchairs using appropriate lifting techniques
  • Monitored patients closely, documenting behavioral and condition changes for healthcare teams
  • Delivered person-centered support, achieving consistent positive feedback from patients
  • Reported health issues to supervisors immediately, ensuring timely medical attention
  • Collaborated with caregiving teams to ensure seamless continuity of patient care
  • Adhered to safety protocols in client homes, minimizing risks and promoting health

WAITRESS ASSISTANT

Hotel Indigo Glasgow
06.2010 - 09.2013
  • Prepared and reset tables to ensure a welcoming dining environment
  • Adhered to stringent health and hygiene protocols during food handling and restaurant maintenance
  • Efficiently cleared tables of dishes, glassware, and utensils after use
  • Delivered meals and beverages, upholding high presentation and quality standards
  • Welcomed guests and guided them to their seats promptly and courteously
  • Monitored guest experience, swiftly fulfilling additional requests for food and beverages
  • Arranged dining setups, including linens and silverware, to accommodate incoming guests
  • Sustained high-quality service delivery during peak times in a dynamic setting
  • Informed customers about menu options and daily specials with professionalism
  • Assisted in creating a positive and attentive dining atmosphere for guests

Administrative Assistant

Africa Children's Reporter Administration
06.2008 - 03.2009
  • Managed incoming communication, including calls and message documentation, ensuring responsiveness to inquiries
  • Maintained an organized filing system to safeguard important office records and documents
  • Facilitated staff productivity by providing essential administrative support such as photocopying, faxing, and filing
  • Efficiently handled the distribution of incoming mail to appropriate recipients within the office
  • Delivered support for document reproduction needs, including printing, photocopying, and scanning tasks
  • Optimized filing systems for improved document access, enhancing staff retrieval efficiency
  • Drafted professional correspondence, including letters, emails, and memos, to facilitate business communication
  • Prioritized tasks based on urgency and significance, maximizing the effective use of time and resources
  • Coordinated meeting logistics, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and minute-taking
  • Supported managerial staff by organizing materials and documentation required for various meetings

Career Break

Took a Career Break Raising My Kids and
01.2002 - 04.2008

Dedicated time to caring for and raising my children.

Customer Assistant

Pick 'n Pay Family Supermarket
02.2000 - 05.2002
  • Managed financial transactions using cash registers and card machines, ensuring precise handling of payments
  • Counseled customers on product specifics, including availability, pricing, and in-store location
  • Delivered expedited checkout services, maintaining high standards of customer care and efficiency
  • Fostered a welcoming environment for customers, promoting satisfaction and encouraging repeat business
  • Addressed customer inquiries with informed guidance, drawing on extensive product knowledge
  • Empathetically engaged with customers to understand and address their service-related concerns
  • Maintained strict adherence to company policies and procedures, upholding regulatory compliance
  • Took decisive measures to resolve customer dissatisfaction, aiming to enhance loyalty and retention
  • Handled customer issues by processing refunds, exchanges, and credits, applying personalized resolution approaches
  • Executed daily store opening and closing duties, as well as meticulous inventory management tasks

Education

Bs - Marketing

Maseno university-Kisumu Campus
Kisumu
09.1998

Diploma - sales and marketing

The Kisumu National polytechnic
Kisumu
03.1996

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Customer Service
  • Email Management
  • Communication
  • Scheduling
  • Problem-Solving
  • Multitasking
  • Appointment settings
  • Excel
  • Empathy
  • Troubleshooting
  • Salesforce crm
  • Telephone enquiries skills
  • Teamwork
  • Conflict resolution
  • Remote teamwork
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Complaint handling
  • Information Technology
  • Relationship building
  • Feedback management
  • Data Entry
  • Attention to Detail
  • Organization

Certification

  • Virtual Assistant, Swift Edge Solutions, 01/01/24
  • Information Technology Training, Digital witch, 01/4/24

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Healthcare Support Worker

DMN Healthcare
05.2024 - Current

Healthcare Support Worker

Vitacare Healthcare
01.2022 - 12.2023

Healthcare Support Worker

Andrea healthcare ltd
08.2019 - 12.2021

DOMICILIARY CARE WORKER

Above and beyond care Itd
09.2016 - 08.2019

CARER ASSISTANT

Halesgroup ltd
01.2014 - 08.2016

WAITRESS ASSISTANT

Hotel Indigo Glasgow
06.2010 - 09.2013

Administrative Assistant

Africa Children's Reporter Administration
06.2008 - 03.2009

Career Break

Took a Career Break Raising My Kids and
01.2002 - 04.2008

Customer Assistant

Pick 'n Pay Family Supermarket
02.2000 - 05.2002

Bs - Marketing

Maseno university-Kisumu Campus
  • Virtual Assistant, Swift Edge Solutions, 01/01/24
  • Information Technology Training, Digital witch, 01/4/24

Diploma - sales and marketing

The Kisumu National polytechnic
Caroline Ochieng