IHUTHIA SUSAN WANJIKU
Summary
A reliable individual who enthusiastically pursues an opportunity to add immediate value to the growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply an unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Dementia Support Worker
Four Seasons Health Care
Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
02.2022 - Current
- Undertaking tasks detailed in the clients care and support plan using a person-centered approach and in the least intrusive way
- Monitored individuals' progress, continuously updating and adjusting care plans to meet health and wellbeing needs.
- Used excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with individuals in need.
- Reported on service user progress to senior staff, addressing concerns and suggesting appropriate action.
- Facilitated weekly group meetings, providing safe, secure spaces for service users to interact and socialise.
Support Worker
PNQ Personnel
Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
09.2021 - Current
- Led group activity programmes to support independence and encourage community inclusion.
- Used excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with individuals in need.
- Provided physical and emotional support, employing compassionate care to help individuals achieve their full potential.
- Empowered individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities such as shopping and creative activities.
- Administered medication with rigorous planning and recordkeeping.
- Monitored individuals' progress, continuously updating and adjusting care plans to meet health and wellbeing needs.
- Delivered high-quality care to individuals with varying needs, tailoring support to meet personalised care plans.
- Improved health outcomes by delivering consistent care in collaboration with nursing team.
Charity Worker- International Volunteer
Simeon Care
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client home and care environments, prioritising risk-reduction, health and hygiene.
- Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
- Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
- Prioritised person-centred care to maximise independence for clients with dementia and limited mobility.
- Supported numerous individuals in maximising physical, intellectual, emotional and social capabilities through individualised care plans.
RESEARCH COORDINATOR
Healthplus Consultants
Nairobi, Nairobi
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Formulated training and development programs to capture measurable improvements.
- Secured high satisfaction rates by going the extra mile to cater to specific organizational needs.
- Increased accessibility to training workshops and materials by catering to specific requests.
- Implemented research findings and client feedback to improve programme material and delivery.
- Created training programmes guaranteed to achieve key organisational objectives.
- Researched market trends and competitor activities to strengthen development plans.
TECHNICAL OFFICER HIV/TB
for Health Solutions Kenya, Makueni County
Wote, Makueni
11.2016 - 09.2019
- Planned and implemented HIV testing strategies at selected CHS- supported facilities
- Advised programs on population-specific requirements and needs for the successful planning
- Oversaw planning and implementation of HIV testing services for families and sexual partners/contacts of people living with HIV (Family and Partner Testing and Counselling FPTC/aPNS) at selected CHS-supported facilities
- Implemented internal and external quality assurance measures for HIV testing services, at selected health facilities
- Improved documentation and reporting of HTS activities at the facility level for program evaluation and planning
Partner
Partners For health development- Kenya
Nairobi, Nairobi
01.2016 - 10.2016
- Developing and conducting community mobilization activities
- Facilitating community engagement and Health Education
- Ensuring the provider-initiated HIV Testing and Counselling is offered to all service points
- Acting as link between the community and the project
- Tracing and follow up of clients
- Documenting of HTS reports at both facility level and MOH
- Reviewing inclusion/ exclusion criteria to ensure eligibility
- Developing and conducting Peer Education trainings
- Identifying training gaps within Peer education
- Overseeing planning and implementation of community HTS strategies within the catchment area
- Implementing strategies for referrals and linkages of newly diagnosed HIV infected clients.
OUTREACH COORDINATOR Youth
FHOK
Nairobi, Nairobi
09.2011 - 12.2015
- Communicated with parents to maintain establish professional relationships.
- Referred struggling students to mental health, substance abuse or vocational-related activities to help cope with problems.
- Assisted students in preparation for admissions applications and tests.
- Oversaw crisis intervention and programmes to assist specific student needs.
- Identified neglect and abuse and reported student issues to authorities.
DEVELOPMENT WORKER
Muslim Aid UK, Somali
Bosaso, Puntland
03.2010 - 03.2011
- Promoted independence and positive well-being when working with vulnerable adults and children.
- Provided mental health support to service users, as well as signposting community resources and local charities.
- Collaborated with officials to prepare required legal documentation for court proceedings.
- Maintained confidential case documentation in line with data protection regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Psychology
University of Nairobi
2017
Skills
- Medication administration
- Life skills development
- Safeguarding policies
- Care needs assessment
- Care plan development
- Support group management
- Documentation expertise
- Intervention techniques
- Quality improvement techniques
- Quality Assurance reporting
Interests
HOBBIES AND INTEREST
, Reading &Networking
Traveling
Camping
Socialization
Serving the community philanthropically and offering voluntary community service
Timeline
Dementia Support Worker
Four Seasons Health Care
02.2022 - Current
Support Worker
PNQ Personnel
09.2021 - Current
Charity Worker- International Volunteer
Simeon Care
09.2020 - 08.2021
RESEARCH COORDINATOR
Healthplus Consultants
10.2019 - 08.2020
TECHNICAL OFFICER HIV/TB
for Health Solutions Kenya, Makueni County
11.2016 - 09.2019
Partner
Partners For health development- Kenya
01.2016 - 10.2016
OUTREACH COORDINATOR Youth
FHOK
09.2011 - 12.2015
DEVELOPMENT WORKER
Muslim Aid UK, Somali
03.2010 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Psychology
University of Nairobi
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