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Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
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Hi, I’m

Lydia Kabute

A D M I N I S T R A T I O N, C O M M U N I C A T I O N A N D I M P E C C A B L E C L I E N T E X P E R I E N C E C O N N O I S S E U R
Ware, Herts,Hertfordshire
Lydia  Kabute

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to learn and adapt to fit in the role and further the organization's agenda.

I am a conscientious employee in providing and ensuring compassionate care and support to service users. Improves daily life through considered assistance in daily tasks, promoting optimum well-being and comfort at all times.

Overview

13
years of professional experience
8
years of post-secondary education
1
Certification

Work history

Willow Care and Support Limited
Northampton, Northamptonshire

Healthcare Support Worker
02.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Provided hygiene care to patients, ensuring skin integrity and accurately observing, recording, and reporting on changes to minimize damage.
  • Performed set tasks according to individual patient care plans as assessed and delegated by [Job title] to ensure the provision of cohesive, tailored care.
  • Maintained general tidiness and cleanliness of clinical areas by disinfecting workspaces, restocking equipment stores, and [Action] to optimize efficiency.
  • Communicated complex medical information to patients, carers, and relatives, effectively navigating barriers to understanding to ensure [Result].

Wangui Ngirici’s Gubernatorial Bid Secretariat
Kirinyaga, Kirinyaga

Policy development and Communication Personnel
06.2021 - 08.2022

Job overview

  • Worked collaboratively and transparently with colleagues to ensure alignment between core campaign priorities and public policy goals.
  • Coordinated external advocacy efforts outreach programs and key initiatives that aligned with our campaign objectives.
  • Facilitated high-level meetings with key stakeholders, including regulatory, healthcare associations, and alliance partners to promote and advocate the Secretariat's public policy priorities.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively and comfortably interact at the highest corporate and political levels and continuously upheld the highest personal levels of ethical conduct, confidentiality, and integrity.
  • Communicated regularly with other secretariat members to make sure health policy developments were detailed and clear.
  • Stayed abreast of best practices and changes in legislation that affected policy issues.
  • Worked within communities to build trust and compile data for future policy changes.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to evaluate and mitigate interactions.
  • Presented reports to interested groups or stakeholders and fielded questions.

Cigna Global Health Benefits International
Nairobi, Westlands

Customer Service Representative
05.2019 - 06.2021

Job overview

  • Adhered strictly to policies and procedures for continued company compliance.
  • Maintained excellent working relations with numerous external clients, providing timely quotes and shipping information.
  • Maintained customer happiness with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing needs and resolving concerns.
  • Built customer rapport by providing friendly, genuine service, increasing customer retention.
  • Participated in regular training to maintain up-to-date knowledge of company products and policies.
  • Handled customer complaints, providing appropriate solutions to guarantee positive outcomes.
  • Assisted customers with varying questions using product knowledge and service expertise.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly and improved on-hold wait times.
  • Managed high-volume customer queries simultaneously through effective multitasking.

NgongVeg Limited
Kiserian, Kajiado

Executive Personal Assistant to the M.D
01.2019 - 05.2019

Job overview

  • Planning, organizing, and managing events on behalf of the MD or Company.
  • Created engaging presentations, spreadsheets, and reports.
  • Managing the MD electronic diary, preparing papers for meetings, booking Meetings, taking dictation, and writing minutes.
  • Drafted correspondence, compiled reports, and prepared presentations with keen attention to detail.
  • Reviewing all pending communication from managers and staff that needs the approval of the M.D
  • Checked and opened mail, enabling prompt response to correspondence, bills, and invoices.
  • Professionally greeted clients and delivered friendly, knowledgeable assistance.

Resolution Health Insurance Limited Kenya
Kisumu, Nyanza

Branch Administrator
05.2018 - 01.2019

Job overview

  • Attained a 23% net profit in my tenure for the company which was a 27% increase from the previous years.
  • Enhanced operations and implementing technological innovations in collaboration with senior leadership.
  • Boosted outreach and drove market interest by creating innovative marketing plans and strategies.
  • Worked with sales representatives to develop strong customer connections, promoting long-lasting relationships.
  • Sourced and corrected strategic and tactical problems impacting business and sales management.
  • Responsible for requisition, distribution, and reconciliation of the sales merchandise for the Branch.
  • Maintain records at the branch level.
  • Monitor and oversee the general running of the office.
  • Assist in coordinating maintenance and repair of office equipment
  • Complement the general Business Underwriter
  • Undertook miscellaneous company projects and complemented 3 of my immediate seniors.

Resolution Health Insurance Limited Kenya
Kisii, Kisii

Branch Administrator
09.2017 - 05.2018

Job overview


  • Attained 18% net profit for the company which was greater than 2017 Mid-Year sales.
  • Responsible for requisition, distribution, and reconciliation of the sales merchandise for the Branch.
  • Undertook miscellaneous company projects and complemented 2 of my immediate seniors.
  • Enhanced operations and implementing technological innovations in collaboration with senior leadership.
  • Boosted outreach and drove market interest by creating innovative marketing plans and strategies.
  • Worked with sales representatives to develop strong customer connections, promoting long-lasting relationships.
  • Sourced and corrected strategic and tactical problems impacting business and sales management.
  • Maintain records at the branch level.
  • Monitor and oversee the general running of the office.
  • Assist in coordinating maintenance and repair of office equipment

Ipsos Kenya
Nairobi, Nairobi

Research Assistant
02.2013 - 10.2016

Job overview

  • Completed documents associated with local regulatory guidelines, laws, and research protocols.
  • Prepared interview questions and recruited subjects to obtain the best possible responses.
  • Maintained accurate records of interviews, ethically maintaining the confidentiality of subjects
  • Checked facts, proofread and edit research documents for accuracy.
  • Provided access to experimental data for faculty researchers or supervisors.
  • Maintained quality standards to preserve the integrity of data findings.
  • Tracked expenses to keep project operations within the allocated budget

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Nairobi, Nairobi

Home care/ hospital appointments and therapy
06.2010 - 01.2013

Job overview

During this period, I was not working and stayed at home full-time.


I was taking care of my sickly son (Kennedy Kabute) who was born with Physiological Jaundice.


He was later diagnosed with some other ailments and health conditions (Micrognathia, Microtia, Coloboma of the left eye, and delayed milestones of growth).


I also took care of my maternal grandmother who was diagnosed with hepatoma and sadly passed (7 months after diagnosis) as it was already in stage 4.


  • Addressed my son's and grandma's support needs and presented opportunities for personal development and achievement.
  • Helped my son with acquiring confidence and skills to live independently.
  • Collaborated with multi-agency teams to determine and address my son's health issues affecting him.

Education

HealthCare Atlas Trainings (from Willow C&S)
UK

Qualification Certificates from Healthcare Level 1 and 2.
09.2022 - 03.2023

University overview

• Certificate - International privacy and information protection training
Cigna University / Mar 2021 - Mar 2021
• Certificate - Information security training
Cigna University / Dec 2019 - Dec 2019
• Certificate - Code of ethics
Cigna University / Jun 2019 - Jun 2019
• Certificate - Antwerp platform anti-fraud training 2020
Cigna University / Dec 2020 - Dec 2020
• Certificate - Anti-money laundering
Cigna University / Sept 2019 - Sept 2019
• Certificate - Anti-harassment and discrimination
Cigna University / Sept 2020 - Sept 2020

• Certificate - Anti-fraud 2019
Cigna University / Sept 2020 - Dec 2020
• Certificate as the local director of the youth campaign against drug abuse (Huruma area
Nairobi).
A local NGO training / Jan 2012 - Mar 2012
• Certificate of attendance - Client Experience training
LAN-X Africa Limited / July 2017 - July 2017
• Certificate in computer hardware and maintenance
Kabete Technical Training Institution / Jan 2006 - Jan 2006
• Certificate of participation in the I.S.T Oracle database seminar / Jun 2006 - Jun 2006
• Certificate of Care
Willow Care & Support Ltd. Oct 2022
• Certificate of Care STD 9 (Awareness of Mental Health Dementia & Learning disabilities)
Willow Care & Support Ltd. Oct 2022

• Certificate in Epilepsy Awareness
Willow Care & Support Ltd. Oct 2022
• Certificate in Autism Awareness
Willow Care & Support Ltd. Nov. 2022
• Certificate in Food Safety 1 (VTQ)
Willow Care & Support Ltd. Feb.2023
• Certificate in Infection Control
Willow Care & Support Ltd. Feb.2023
• Certificate in Moving and Handling Equipment
Care Skills Academy Apr 2023
• Certificate in Safeguarding and Protection of Adults
Care Skills Academy Apr 2023
• Certificate in Safeguarding Children and Young People
Care Skills Academy Apr 2023
• Certificate in First Aid
Care Skills Academy Apr 2023
• Certificate in Health and Safety
Care Skills Academy Apr 2023
• Certificate Fire and Safety Awareness
Willow Care & Support Ltd. Oct 2022

University of Nairobi
Nairobi

Bachelor of Arts from Journalism, Communication and Media Studies (Majored in Development Communication)
05.2018 - 12.2022

University Of Nairobi
Kenya

LLB from Law
09.2013

Kabete Technical Training Institution
Kenya

Certificate of Higher Education from Computer hardware and maintenance
01.2006 - 03.2006

Kabete Technical Training Institute
Kenya

Diploma of Higher Education from I.T
01.2003 - 07.2005

Skills

  • Database management
  • Documentation development
  • Organizational standards
  • Confidential record management
  • Care program oversight
  • An optimist with a positive attitude
  • Through interpersonal skills, Excellent verbal and written communication I'm able to easily develop and maintain business relationships
  • An energized individual who is resilient and is continually learning
  • With the experience acquired from my past roles, I'm able to build and utilize networks both internally and externally and work in a fast-paced environment
  • With my ongoing training and continuous learning, I have hands-on experience with Knowledge of employment legislation (Kenya) I'm in the process of familiarizing myself with the UK ones
  • I also have experience with (phone and in-person) interviews, candidate screening, and evaluation
  • Team and Time management skills
  • Strong decision-making and analytical skills
  • Care plan management
  • Care plan implementation
  • Care management
  • Medication administration
  • Elderly care
  • Activities of Daily Living
  • Customer Needs Assessment

Languages

English
Fluent
A1
Swahili
Native
A1
Kikuyu
Native
A1
Kisii
Intermediate
B1
Kamba
Upper intermediate
B2
Luo
Elementary
A2
Embu
Advanced
C1
Meru
Intermediate
B1

Certification

• Certificate - International privacy and information protection training
Cigna University / Mar 2021 - Mar 2021
• Certificate - Information security training
Cigna University / Dec 2019 - Dec 2019
• Certificate - Code of ethics
Cigna University / Jun 2019 - Jun 2019
• Certificate - Antwerp platform anti-fraud training 2020
Cigna University / Dec 2020 - Dec 2020
• Certificate - Anti-money laundering
Cigna University / Sept 2019 - Sept 2019
• Certificate - Anti-harassment and discrimination
Cigna University / Sept 2020 - Sept 2020

• Certificate - Anti-fraud 2019
Cigna University / Sept 2020 - Dec 2020
• Certificate as the local director of the youth campaign against drug abuse (Huruma area
Nairobi).
A local NGO training / Jan 2012 - Mar 2012
• Certificate of attendance - Client Experience training
LAN-X Africa Limited / July 2017 - July 2017
• Certificate in computer hardware and maintenance
Kabete Technical Training Institution / Jan 2006 - Jan 2006
• Certificate of participation in the I.S.T Oracle database seminar / Jun 2006 - Jun 2006
• Certificate of Care
Willow Care & Support Ltd. Oct 2022
• Certificate of Care STD 9 (Awareness of Mental Health Dementia & Learning disabilities)
Willow Care & Support Ltd. Oct 2022

• Certificate in Epilepsy Awareness
Willow Care & Support Ltd. Oct 2022
• Certificate in Autism Awareness
Willow Care & Support Ltd. Nov. 2022
• Certificate in Food Safety 1 (VTQ)
Willow Care & Support Ltd. Feb.2023
• Certificate in Infection Control
Willow Care & Support Ltd. Feb.2023
• Certificate in Moving and Handling Equipment
Care Skills Academy Apr 2023
• Certificate in Safeguarding and Protection of Adults
Care Skills Academy Apr 2023
• Certificate in Safeguarding Children and Young People
Care Skills Academy Apr 2023
• Certificate in First Aid
Care Skills Academy Apr 2023
• Certificate in Health and Safety
Care Skills Academy Apr 2023
• Certificate Fire and Safety Awareness
Willow Care & Support Ltd. Oct 2022

References

REFERENCES
Beffrey Cherono
Willow Care and Support Ltd (UK)
Cell: +44 7561-024953
beffrey@willowcareandsupport.co.uk

Jennifer Matthews
NAS (National Autism Society) UK
Cell: +44 7411 454755
Jennifer.matthews@nas.org.uk


Esther R Nambi
Cigna Global Health International
(KEN) Cell: +254 726-131843
Esther.Nambi@cigna.com

Character Reference:

Jane Njeri Njoroge
CQC Social Work Unit (UK)
Cell: +44 7868 704959
Jane.Njorogepk@gmail.com

Timeline

Healthcare Support Worker

Willow Care and Support Limited
02.2023 - Current

HealthCare Atlas Trainings (from Willow C&S)

Qualification Certificates from Healthcare Level 1 and 2.
09.2022 - 03.2023

Policy development and Communication Personnel

Wangui Ngirici’s Gubernatorial Bid Secretariat
06.2021 - 08.2022

Customer Service Representative

Cigna Global Health Benefits International
05.2019 - 06.2021

Executive Personal Assistant to the M.D

NgongVeg Limited
01.2019 - 05.2019

Branch Administrator

Resolution Health Insurance Limited Kenya
05.2018 - 01.2019

University of Nairobi

Bachelor of Arts from Journalism, Communication and Media Studies (Majored in Development Communication)
05.2018 - 12.2022

Branch Administrator

Resolution Health Insurance Limited Kenya
09.2017 - 05.2018

University Of Nairobi

LLB from Law
09.2013

Research Assistant

Ipsos Kenya
02.2013 - 10.2016

Home care/ hospital appointments and therapy

-
06.2010 - 01.2013

Kabete Technical Training Institution

Certificate of Higher Education from Computer hardware and maintenance
01.2006 - 03.2006

Kabete Technical Training Institute

Diploma of Higher Education from I.T
01.2003 - 07.2005
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