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Angela Wangui Kuria

Nairobi

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate caregiver with extensive experience in providing personal care assistance, emotional support, and companionship. Skilled in health monitoring, including blood pressure and glucose levels, as well as first aid and emergency response. Proficient in household support, meal preparation, and housekeeping. Adept at using CRM tools for effective customer relationship management. Committed to delivering patient-centred care with a focus on empathy, active listening, and time management. Career goal: to continue enhancing caregiving skills while ensuring the highest quality of life for those in need.

Overview

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

Work history

Volunteer youth worker

Imani Children's Home
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2021 - Current
  • Conducted informative seminars about drugs and alcohol misuse, raising awareness on their harmful effects.
  • Provided career counselling sessions to guide future career paths.
  • Established a safe, inclusive environment, promoting diversity and respect.
  • Offered guidance on academic matters for enhanced school performance.
  • Promoted digital literacy through computer training workshops.
  • Implemented community outreach programmes by establishing connections with local organisations.
  • Facilitated fundraising initiatives for financial sustenance of the youth club activities.
  • Collaborated with parents and teachers to monitor progress in both social and academic arenas.
  • Developed creative workshops with an objective of stimulating imagination and creativity.
  • Coordinated outdoor events to foster team-building and cooperation amongst participants.

Volunteer support worker

Imani Childrens Home
Nairobi
12.2017 - 12.2020
  • Assisted with daily living activities for improved quality of life.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly for early detection of health issues.
  • Provided companionship by engaging in social and recreational activities.
  • Helped patients with personal hygiene tasks, maintaining dignity and self-respect.
  • Adapted care plans to meet individual needs, enhancing comfort level of patients.
  • Accompanied patients to medical appointments, ensuring continuity of care.
  • Coordinated schedules with family members for smooth caregiving operations.
  • Conducted regular physical exercise sessions, promoting mobility and physical health.
  • Liaised with healthcare providers about patient progress; ensured cohesive care plan.
  • Prepared healthy meals daily; promoted good nutrition habits among patients.

Education

NVQ Level 5 - Social & Healthcare

Inspire London College
Online
01.2024 - 03.2025

Skills

  • Compassionate Caregiving
  • Patient and Empathetic
  • Personal Care Assistance
  • Communication & Active Listening
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Household Support & Meal Preparation
  • Emotional Support & Companionship
  • First Aid & Emergency Response
  • Patient Care & Assistance
  • Housekeeping & Meal Preparation
  • Health Monitoring (Blood Pressure, Glucose)
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM Tools)
  • Time Management
  • Personal Care Skills (Bathing, Dressing, Mobility Assistance)

Certification

First Aid Certification, Red Cross Kenya, 03/01/20

Affiliations

  • Swimming, Reading & Hiking

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

NVQ Level 5 - Social & Healthcare

Inspire London College
01.2024 - 03.2025

Volunteer youth worker

Imani Children's Home
01.2021 - Current

Volunteer support worker

Imani Childrens Home
12.2017 - 12.2020

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