JULIA WANJIRU NJUGUNA
Bath,Bath and North East Somerset
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in elderly support and dementia care. Proficient in mobility assistance, hoist operation, and person-centred care plans, ensuring patient safety and comfort. Holds certifications in manual handling, mental health, Dementia and more. Committed to safeguarding patients through infection prevention and control measure, with emergency response readiness. Career goal: to enhance quality of life for individuals requiring nursing and disability care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Care assistant
Cedar Care Homes
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset
2023.03 - Current
- Provided emotional support to patients, improving their mental wellbeing.
- Adhered strictly to professional standards, regulations and policies at all times while executing duties.
- Used manual handling techniques and lifting aids to position clients in safe, comfortable postures.
- Participated actively in team meetings discussing ways to improve service delivery leading to enhanced quality of life for residents.
- Organised recreational activities for improved social interaction amongst residents.
- Delivered excellent customer service by addressing concerns of patients' families.
- Helped with personal care tasks, promoting hygiene and cleanliness amongst patients.
- Aid in mobility exercises which resulted in improved physical strength among elderly residents.
- Assisted in daily living activities for enhanced patient comfort.
- Collaborated with nurses to provide comprehensive patient care, ensuring smooth recovery path.
- Aided service users in everyday activities, such as washing and dressing, ensuring constant safety and effective care.
- Followed client treatment plans for exercises, medications and wound care.
- Accompanied clients to important appointments.
Welfare coordinator
African Independent Church Organisation
Nairobi, Nairobi
2019.01 - 2023.01
- Searching and identifying church members with different needs
- Collecting data of needy cases
- In charge of store where donations such as food stuffs and clothing's are kept
- Distributing foods and clothing
- Ensuring that store are well maintained, clean and safe in accordance with set standards
- Ensure that safety equipment and clothing is provided and used by all personnel where this is required
- Ensure adequate access to donations by eligible cases
- To work with other staff and volunteers from church membership to enable others to carry out regular and special projects and events of charity.
- Undertaking other appropriate duties as requested by my seniors
Counselling and Guidance
LVCT Organisation
Nairobi, Nairobi
2011.01 - 2015.01
- Developing and implementing counselling strategies and mentoring.
- Identifying behavioural problems and acting appropriately to remedy situation.
- Paying attention to societal and cultural differences in all matters.
- Assessing development of church members and highlighting their sense of accomplishment
- Completing evaluations, analysing results, and providing purposeful feedback.
- Cooperating with organization leaders and people served by organization.
- Implementing and facilitating counselling sessions for organization.
Field Marketer
Cellular Service Logistics Limited
Nairobi, Nairobi
2005.11 - 2006.05
- Marketing and selling Safaricom Postpaid Service.
- Handling Clients money and customer service
Education
Diploma - Social Work and Community Development
Nairobi Technical Training Institute
Nairobi, Kenya 2009.01 - 2010.01
Diploma - Counselling
Kasarani Technical And Vocational College
Nairobi 2006.01 - 2008.01
High School Diploma -
Gatura Girls High School
Nairobi 1997.01 - 2000.01
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Gatunyu Primary Education
Murang'a, Kenya 1989.01 - 1996.01
NVQ Level 2 - SAFEGUARDING ADULTS
IHASCO
Bath, Bath and North East SomersetSkills
- Manual handling certification
- Emergency response readiness
- End-Of-Life support
- Patient safety training
- Dementia care expertise
- Elderly support expertise
- Mobility assistance proficiency
- Hoist operation mastery
- Person-centred care plans
- Patient safeguarding
- Infection prevention and control
- Disability Care
- Nursing care
- First Aid certification
Certification
SAFEGUARDING ADULTS (LEVEL 2) - iHASCO
Certificate in Computer Applications – Computer Link College - Thika
HOBBIES
Care giving, Guidance and Counselling, Community service, Socializing, Travelling
OTHER EXPERIENCE
- Good Samaritan Children's
- Children Care Giving
- (2009 to 2010)
- KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide responsible care for children
- Treat all children with care and compassion
- Uphold all safety standards
- Maintain a professional attitude, respecting family privacy at all times
- Provide enriching educational activities
- Lead songs and learning exercises
- Help children with toileting/diaper changes as needed
- Design and implement age-appropriate activities
- Encourage children to participate in all activities
Custom
- Blessed Children's Centre
- Children Care Giving
- (2006 to 2008)
- KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Planning and supervising balanced routines that include physical activities, rest, and playtime.
- Providing responsible care and maintaining all safety standards.
- Ensuring a safe, sanitary, and orderly environment.
- Maintaining professional and positive relationships with parents, children, and staff.
- Notifying supervisors and parents of any signs of emotional or developmental issues.
Languages
English
Fluent
Swahili
Native
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Care assistant
Cedar Care Homes
2023.03 - Current
Welfare coordinator
African Independent Church Organisation
2019.01 - 2023.01
Counselling and Guidance
LVCT Organisation
2011.01 - 2015.01
Diploma - Social Work and Community Development
Nairobi Technical Training Institute
2009.01 - 2010.01
Diploma - Counselling
Kasarani Technical And Vocational College
2006.01 - 2008.01
Field Marketer
Cellular Service Logistics Limited
2005.11 - 2006.05
High School Diploma -
Gatura Girls High School
1997.01 - 2000.01
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Gatunyu Primary Education
1989.01 - 1996.01
NVQ Level 2 - SAFEGUARDING ADULTS
IHASCO