CLAIRE CHEPKEMOI
Bristol
Summary
Compassionate Healthcare Assistant with a comprehensive background in effective, efficient care of elderly patients in care home settings. Providing exceptional care, thorough monitoring and dedication to safe nursing practices for continued patient trust. Maintaining excellent levels of patient care through continued kindness and commitment to safe working practices.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Part-Time Caregiver
Gocare Health Solutions Ltd
Nairobi, Nairobi
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, feeding and exercises around their homes
- Booked and accompanied patients to appointments, and helped with mobility for those with injuries or conditions that affect movements.
- Responded to patient call signals and requests and acted on these requests appropriately.
- Documented patient progress and care- vital signs observation and monitoring, medication administration/reminders for self-medication.
- Provided patient education and aid in the use of medical devices and equipment required for their specific condition.
Intern
Care Givers Community Hospital
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being of patients in the facility.
- Kept detailed records of patient progress, assisted medical staff in treatment planning.
- Administered non-prescription medication under supervision, relieved minor discomforts swiftly.
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
- Escorted patients for tests or procedures within the hospital premises whilst ensuring their safety and comfort.
Volunteer
New Life Home Trust
04.2024 - 04.2024
- Bathing and general grooming of the babies.
- Assisting nurses with basic nursing care of the babies.
- Vital signs monitoring of new & younger babies.
- Feeding and playing with the babies.
- Assisting nurses in giving medication, immunization and growth monitoring.
- Laundry and light housekeeping activities such as dusting and making beds, cleaning washrooms.
Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator
Kenya Red Cross Society
09.2020 - 12.2023
- Company Overview: Dadaab Refugee Operation
- Procurement of appropriate IPC equipment and supplies and ensure they are made available and used appropriately.
- Sensitize, plan and conduct training on standard IPC measures to the frontline workers.
- Compile IPC activity reports (quarterly, bi-annually, annually).
- Engaging in Inter-agency IPC meetings organized with health partners and donors such as UNHCR, BPRM, IFRC and Norwegian Red Cross.
- Conduct risk assessment in the facility.
- Provide guidance on the standard recommendation for disinfectant solutions for use.
- Develop/distribute IEC materials to all health facilities and community through CHWs.
- Monitor subsequently the adherence of staff members to standard IPC practices.
- Liaise with all disciplines and sectors to foster teamwork in IPC practices.
- Dadaab Refugee Operation
Community Health Social Worker
Kishon Health Centre
07.2018 - 03.2019
- Ensured provision of gender and health education to women who attended the maternal child health clinics and during community outreaches.
- Supported the implementation of anti-GBV/FGM campaigns and the public health programs, including reproductive health, provision of HIV testing and counselling.
- Proper record-keeping of patients’ information and maintaining confidentiality.
- Ensured appropriate planning and supported mobile medical camps.
Social Work Volunteer
Sadili Oval Sports Centre
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Conducting peer education on different health topics through sport activities, games.
- Attending girl power club meetings in schools.
- Planning events around schools that adopted the girl power clubs.
Social Worker
Kabitungu Community Dispensary
06.2016 - 11.2016
- Ensured monitoring of community schools and hold talks on water sanitation and hygiene under the WASH program.
- Conducted community sensitization and awareness campaigns on proper hygiene and prevention of communicable diseases such as malaria.
- Engaged in outreach programs and also defaulter tracing, which helped bring back more patients to treatment.
- Kept records of patients visiting the facility.
HTS Counsellor
Kapkatet Sub-County Hospital
02.2016 - 06.2016
- Provided HIV testing and counselling services according to NASCOP guidelines, both in the outpatient/inpatient departments and also at the comprehensive care clinic.
- Ensured proper writing and keeping of the HIV testing and counselling report.
- Providing nutrition counselling to people living with HIV/AIDS, and participated in external quality assessment, performing PT panel.
- Ensured confidentiality of patients’ information.
- Properly prescribed ARV’s according to the client’s latest biochemical assessment.
Outreach and Public Health Intern
Kericho County Referral Hospital
09.2016 - 02.2016
- Giving health talks to mothers attending maternal child health clinic and prevention of mother to child transmission.
- Provided nutrition counselling to PLWHAs.
- Offered family planning services.
- Ensured proper record keeping of patients’ information.
- Frequently visited HIV/TB co-infected patients wards and provided appropriate counselling.
Education
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -
Getarwet Girls Secondary School
Kericho, Kenya 01.2009 - 12.2012
Higher National Diploma - Health Sciences
Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences
Thika, Kenya 09.2013 - 06.2016
Certificate of Higher Education - Heathcare assistant
Ava Nurse- Ely-yon training institute
Nairobi, Kenya 01.2024 - 07.2024
A-Levels - Science and Engineering
University of the West of England
Bristol 01.2025 -
Skills
- Efficient communication skills
- Basic life support knowledge
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Compassionate care delivery
- Administration of medication
- Patient confidentiality awareness
- Understanding healthcare legislation
- Responsive to feedback
- Infection control practices
- Efficient time management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Interdepartmental collaboration
Certification
- HIV Testing and counselling certification, NASCOP, 01/01/15
- Introduction to Public Health, Udemy, 09/01/20
- Infection Prevention and Control in the context of Covid19, Open WHO, 02/01/21
- Introduction to Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse-PSEA, IFRC, 11/01/21
- Nutrition/HIV Care and Treatment, Norwegian Red Cross, 06/01/21
- General Infection Prevention and Control in healthcare setting, KRCS/MOH, 05/01/22
- Introduction to Climate change, IFRC, 10/01/22
- CBRN Emergency Self-protection and Decontamination, IFRC, 10/01/22
- First Aid and Basic Life Support Certification, AHA/Medswift, 04/01/24
Custom
- Mrs Naomi Jane, Hospital Matron, Nurse in-charge, Care Givers Community Hospital, P.O Box 224, Kitengela, Nairobi, 00242, (+254) 728055882
- Mr. Duncan Onyambu, HIV Program Officer In-charge, Kenya Red Cross Society -Dadaab Refugee Operation, P.O Box 70, Dadaab, 70103, onyambu.duncan@redcross.or.ke, (+254) 724335310
- Mr. Ibrahim K. Fondo, Clinical Officer In-charge, HIS Officer, Kenya Red Cross Society- Dadaab Refugee Operation, P.O. Box 41035, Mombasa, 80100, kalama.ibrahim@redcross.or.ke, (+254) 726574052
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 11/17/96
- Gender: female
- Nationality: Kenyan
Languages
English
Fluent
Affiliations
- Volunteer activities/projects
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
A-Levels - Science and Engineering
University of the West of England
01.2025 -
Part-Time Caregiver
Gocare Health Solutions Ltd
09.2024 - 11.2024
Intern
Care Givers Community Hospital
05.2024 - 07.2024
Volunteer
New Life Home Trust
04.2024 - 04.2024
Certificate of Higher Education - Heathcare assistant
Ava Nurse- Ely-yon training institute
01.2024 - 07.2024
Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator
Kenya Red Cross Society
09.2020 - 12.2023
Community Health Social Worker
Kishon Health Centre
07.2018 - 03.2019
Social Work Volunteer
Sadili Oval Sports Centre
01.2017 - 07.2017
Outreach and Public Health Intern
Kericho County Referral Hospital
09.2016 - 02.2016
Social Worker
Kabitungu Community Dispensary
06.2016 - 11.2016
HTS Counsellor
Kapkatet Sub-County Hospital
02.2016 - 06.2016
Higher National Diploma - Health Sciences
Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences
09.2013 - 06.2016
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -
Getarwet Girls Secondary School
01.2009 - 12.2012
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