Peter Ndungu
Lexington KY 40514
Human Resource Manager
Lord’s Legacy Ministries
Nicholasville Kentucky
Dear Sir/Madam
In response to your advertisement at craiglist.com on the job of Direct Care Supports, Residential,
Community Care Support Staff position, I am forwarding this letter of interest in joining your
organization. As an experienced care giver, my qualifications should meet your requirements.
In today’s unforgiving economy and cut-throat market competitions, plus the many emerging issues in
work places, it is of paramount importance to have care givers who are knowledgeable, with skills,
experience, agility, guts, ethics and integrity coupled with flexibility to proactively meet the lightening
fast changes in the market place to meet the demands of the clients.
Taking initiatives has always been my career focus. I certainly understand responsibility, hold an intense
work ethic and strive to do my best in every situation. During my work experiences, I have tackled
challenging situations and have made strong contributions not normally expected of a care giver.
Demanding and challenging positions and a variety of work experiences from diverse backgrounds have
prepared me for rigorous and challenging positions.
My people handling skills are balanced by the courses I have taken in Theology, counseling and drug
abuse education, coupled with my big heart in serving people. This has created the ability in me to grasp
human needs as well as the skills to think past the obvious aspect of a situation.
I work hard and I have the drive to make a difference. Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity
to manage operations with wide range of responsibilities and complexities and have consistently delivered
on expectations and produced positive results. .
Having worked in different continents coupled with my intensive training and hands on experience has
given me a solid ground and in- depth knowledge in people management and working with people from
diverse cultures and background while utilizing company policies and procedures.
The consistent theme in my career is good planning combined with action and results even when I am
faced with challenging situations. I am confident that I can bring this level of performance to your team as
a care giver as I contribute my experience and energy.
My resume is attached to provide you with additional details concerning my background and
qualifications.
Yours sincerely,
Peter Ndungu
Peter Ndungu
4235 Reserve Road # 203
Lexington KY 40514
***********@*****.***
Professional Objective
I am seeking a position of a Direct Care Support, Residential
and Community Support.
Skills
I am a seasoned care giver, with a big heart for people, compassionate, responsible, honest,
faithful and committed worker, and multi talented with an eye for details. Experienced,
highly organized and dependable.
I have saved companies thousands of dollars by preventing loss, incidences, waste, theft and
willful vandalism which translated to huge revenue every year.
Professional Experience:
All Nations Gospel Church (PEFA) Nairobi, Kenya 1992 - 2009
Finance Officer - 02/1992 – 07/1994
Youth Teacher/ Counselor - 07/1994 – 02/ 2000
Duties;
Collected money from churches
Paid salaries and other expenses
Banked the money and kept books of accounts
Counseling youth members
Brendon Care Foundation - London, England- Residential Staff Person/Driver - 07/ 2000- 04-
2006
Duties;
Driving home vans, bathing, toileting, meal preparation, taking clients to doctors’
appointments, recreation, shopping and maintaining records.
Giving medication, maintaining cleanliness in the home of over 110 clients.
Store Keeper
Shift Leader
Hope UK - Volunteer Drug Educator: Hope UK – England, 03/2002 – 04/2006
Duties;
Doing drug awareness sessions in schools, churches and the community.
Fundraising, recruitment and training of volunteers
Visiting prisons and other correction and rehabilitation centers.
Assisting in office duties.
Programs Officer: Kenya Drug Free Communities Network. Nairobi-Kenya - 06/2006 -08/2009
Duties;
Co-coordinated the daily activities of the department
Represented the organization in meetings
Kept all records of the trainees
Implemented and co-ordinate programs
Advised the board of directors’ issues pertaining to training and recruitment.
Trained counselors and drug educators.
Worked with government officers and other stakeholders to formulate policies that
minimized drug abuse among the young people and made it difficult for traffickers
within the great lakes region and the horn of Africa.
Security officer: G4SWackenhut, Lexington –KY, 10/2009 - 8/03/2010
Duties;
Worked as a receptionist security officer in various companies in Lexington including:
ACS/XEROX, Galls, Scentsy Candle Company and insurance
Conducted search when called to.
Maintained visitor and employees log in record.
Used electronic surveillance and monitoring apparatus to deter crime and theft.
Protected the property from fire, theft and vandalism.
Wrote informative reports to update management on all security and safety matters,
exercising sound judgment and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Checking server and server rooms and maintaining the required temperatures
Provided a high profile presence as a receptionist security officer to curb theft from the
production floor.
Kept keys; opened and locked up facilities.
Monitored use of equipments and supplies and advised management on shortage and
misuse.
Supervised cleaning of buildings, and monitored attendance of cleaners
Monitored the proper use of parking spaces
Collected paper work from delivery and pickup drivers, assigned them loading and
offloading docks.
Maintaining law and order and making sure all company policies are followed and
respected
Direct Care Staff - Bluegrass Mental Retardation Board - Lexington 08/09/2010 – 03/29/2013
Duties;
Caring for clients in a residential setting. Duties include but not limited to:
Preparing meals, bathing, toileting, washing clothes, administration of medicine, drive
them for doctors appointments, shopping, outing and any other errand.
Keeping the house tidy and safe. Counting clients money, accounting for the money,
counting medicines and helping nurses to place orders of the used up brand.
Working together with the client's families, residential managers and case managers.
Reporting any defects in the house to the maintenance staff
Maintaining records, locking medicines and client's money
Education:
Center for International Christian Ministries, London - England
Diploma in International Missions and Leadership 03/2000- 10-2000
South London Christian College (England) - 09/ 2001 -2004
Bachelors Degree in Theology
Diploma in counseling
ondon Open College Network 2002 – 2005
Higher Diploma in Drug education
Home Study Center, England, 2003
Higher Diploma in HIV/AIDS
Maana Bible College –Kenya, 1997-1998
Diploma in Theology
Kirogo High School- Kenya, 1979 – 1982
Certificate of Secondary Education
Certification:
First Aider - American Red cross
CPR- American Red cross
Conflict Management - Bluegrass Mental Retardation Board
Drug Administration - Bluegrass Mental Retardation Board
References available on request