VERONICAH AKANKUNDA KARUHANGA
WEST BYFLEET,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated professional with 10 years expertise in special needs care, crisis intervention, and safeguarding practices. Proficient in conducting needs assessments and case management, with a strong focus on mental health support and community outreach coordination. Skilled in risk assessment and data analysis, ensuring comprehensive documentation expertise. Committed to enhancing community well-being through effective support strategies and seeking opportunities to further develop skills in social care management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Social worker
GOLDEN AGE ELDERLY HOMES UGANDA
KAMPALA, UGANDA
01.2021 - 10.2025
- Executed individual and family interviews to assess situations requiring intervention.
- Performed in-home case management to improve health outcomes and increase medication adherence.
- Conducted home visits to evaluate living conditions and provide targeted support.
- Advocated for patients and families regarding complex emotional and practical needs.
- Recognized social work needs of individuals with mental health issues and learning disabilities.
- Implemented safeguarding measures, reducing risks for vulnerable clients.
- Raised awareness of key issues related to diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Offered bereavement and counseling, delivering emotional support during times of loss.
Senior Care Assistant
Golden Age Elderly Homes Uganda
Namugongo, Uganda
01.2014 - 01.2025
- Was supporting over 1individuals with daily living, focusing on personal care (bathing, dressing, hygiene), household tasks (cooking, cleaning), mobility, medication reminders, and providing crucial emotional support and companionship, all while working with healthcare teams to follow individual care plans and ensure client comfort, safety, and well-being. I do personal care and support Clients with specific needs as I Follow and carry out the tasks provided in the Clients care plans. Bring forth details that discover about Clients so that can update care plans. Also Provide general support to the service user as part of a caring team.
- As I implement care plans by directly providing practical, physical, social and emotional care in client’s own homes as well as the care home. I also strive to create a supportive atmosphere in which clients can achieve maximum independence. As i actively support other Care Workers.
- Responsibilities & Achievements
- Ensured clean and safe living environment by routine cleaning tasks.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, respecting dignity of the individual at all times.
- Optimized efficiency in handling administrative duties related to patient care documentation thus improving overall productivity.
- Assisted others during emergency situations ensuring minimal harm towards any party involved.
- Co-ordinated with healthcare professionals for improved resident care outcomes.
- Managed medication administration for residents, adhering strictly to prescribed doses.
- Contributed to the preparation of meals, following specific dietary requirements of each resident.
- Reduced stress levels for family members through clear communication regarding their loved ones' well-being.
- Maintained accurate records of resident's progress and medical history.
- Conducted regular health checks on residents to ensure well being.
- Partnered with supervisors and social services team to help coordinate quality care.
- Optimized efficiency in handling administrative duties related to patient care documentation thus improving overall productivity.
Education
Diploma - Geriatric Nursing
GERIATRIC NURSING ACADEMY
Uganda 01.2020 - 01.2021
BSc - Science in Public Health
Cavendish University
Uganda 01.2012 - 01.2014
Skills
- Special needs care
- Crisis intervention
- Safeguarding practices
- Needs assessment
- Case management
- Documentation expertise
- Mental health support
- Community outreach coordination
- Risk assessment
- Data analysis
Certification
- CARE SKILLS CERTIFICATES
- -Falls Awareness, Oral care, First Aid, COSHH, Catheter care, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Training Medication Practice for Domiciliary care, Healthy and Safety, Induction on Lone working, Duty of care, Dignity in care, Moving and Handling, RIDDOR, Safe guarding and protection, Food hygiene, Care workers role.
Timeline
Social worker
GOLDEN AGE ELDERLY HOMES UGANDA
01.2021 - 10.2025
Diploma - Geriatric Nursing
GERIATRIC NURSING ACADEMY
01.2020 - 01.2021
Senior Care Assistant
Golden Age Elderly Homes Uganda
01.2014 - 01.2025
BSc - Science in Public Health
Cavendish University
01.2012 - 01.2014