PRISCILLA WANJIKU KUNGU
BRISTOL,City Of Bristol
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in stoma and tube care, dementia care, and personal care assistance. Proficient in palliative care and medication administration, with a strong ability to monitor vital signs and communicate effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrates exceptional end-of-life care proficiency, aiming to enhance patient well-being through compassionate support and skilled medical intervention.
Experienced in senior care with focus on providing compassionate, person-centred support. Capable of enhancing quality of life for individuals in care settings by utilising skills in active listening, problem-solving and empathy. Committed to maintaining dignity and promoting independence, fostering social connections and implementing personalised care plans.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior carer
oliveleaf Health Care
Bristol
01.2023 - Current
- Engaged 100% in professional development courses to support knowledge enhancement in caregiving techniques.
- Prepared healthy meals catering to various dietary needs for residents.
- Maintained dignity and privacy of residents during personal care tasks such as bathing and dressing.
- Ensured cleanliness and organisation of residents' quarters to foster a healthy living environment.
- Followed clients treatment plans for exercises, medications, and wound care.
- Produced reports to communicate changes in care plans.
- Assisted in maintaining high levels of client satisfaction by delivering personalised care that met individual needs.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to managers.
Nursing assistant
Nairobi Hospice
NAIROBI, Nairobi Kenya
05.2019 - 12.2022
- Assisted in meal preparation and feeding for malnourished patients to enhance health outcomes.
- Communicated with patients families to clarify treatment processes.
- Supported 100% waste disposal management within the ward to uphold sanitation standards.
- Transported patients between rooms appointments to ensure timely care.
- Provided immediate assistance in emergencies and routine situations to assess needs and deliver care.
- Coordinated patient living environments and assisted in daily activities to promote comfort.
Education
NVQ Level 5 - HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
International Institute of Marketing and Entrepreneurship
Manchester 12.2023 - 02.2025
Diploma in Nursing Assistant - Nursing Care Assistant
Kenya Medical Training College
Nairobi,KENYA 11.2017 - 12.2019
Computer Packages - Computer
Grajo Computer College
Nairobi Kenya 03.2020 - 08.2020
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - Secondary Education
Ndumberi Secondary School
Nairobi Kenya 01.2004 - 12.2008
Skills
- Stoma and tube care
- Dementia care knowledge
- Personal care assistance
- Palliative care expertise
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Multidisciplinary team communication
- End-of-life care proficiency
Languages
English
Fluent
Affiliations
- Team building
- Volunteering and Coaching
- Reading
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
NVQ Level 5 - HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
International Institute of Marketing and Entrepreneurship
12.2023 - 02.2025
Senior carer
oliveleaf Health Care
01.2023 - Current
Computer Packages - Computer
Grajo Computer College
03.2020 - 08.2020
Nursing assistant
Nairobi Hospice
05.2019 - 12.2022
Diploma in Nursing Assistant - Nursing Care Assistant
Kenya Medical Training College
11.2017 - 12.2019
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - Secondary Education
Ndumberi Secondary School
01.2004 - 12.2008