Palliative Care Support Worker

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Mohamed Ali Hassan

C/o RefugePoint

P.O Box 193**-*****

KNH, Nairobi,

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PROFILE:

I am a dedicated and compassionate Auxiliary Nurse with hands-on experience in delivering patient-centered care in clinical and humanitarian settings. Skilled in administering medication, monitoring vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, and providing emotional support to patients, I bring a strong commitment to maintaining patient dignity and comfort. I have a proven ability to work effectively under pressure, adapt quickly to changing healthcare needs, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes. With a background in both healthcare and community support, I am passionate about promoting wellness, health education, and inclusive care for vulnerable populations. I am seeking opportunities where I can apply my clinical skills, empathy, and organizational abilities to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Moreover, I have strong time-management, organizational and leadership skills. I am looking for an opportunity where I can share and broaden my skills while contributing to the overall goals of your organization.

EDUCATION:

Diploma in Health Safety and Workplace, (2024)

Cambridge International College, United Kingdom

Certificate in Early Childhood Development, ECD

(2020)

Dadaab DICECE, Garissa, Kenya

Systemic Observation in Context (2019)

York University, Canada

Certificate in Computer proficiency (2017)

Hagadera ICT Center, Dadaab, Kenya

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Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (2015)

Waberi Secondary School, Dadaab, Kenya

LANGUAGE:

English-Working proficiency

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Auxiliary Nurse (Nov 2022- Present)

Baqra Nursing Home and Laboratory

Dadaab, Kenya

Responsibilities:

• Handling patients’ medicine, including administering prescribed medications as per instructions;

• Cleaning and sanitizing the clinic, ensuring the environment is free from hazardous materials and infection risks;

• Counselling patients on the importance of medication adherence and addressing any concerns or side effects;

• Collecting patient information, updating medical records, and providing relevant health education;

• Scheduling and managing appointments efficiently to ensure smooth clinic operations;

• Assisting in the transportation of patients from their blocks to the clinic using the organization’s vehicle when necessary;

• Supporting elderly patients by guiding them through rooms, especially those with vision impairments;

• Monitoring patients' vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and heart rate, and reporting changes to the nurse in charge;

• Assisting patients with daily living activities including hygiene, feeding, and mobility support;

• Preparing and sterilizing medical equipment and ensuring the availability of medical supplies;

• Supporting healthcare professionals during minor procedures and treatment routines;

• Providing emotional support and reassurance to patients and their families;

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Special Needs Worker (Nov 2017-Jul 2018)

Lutheran World Federation

Dadaab, Kenya

Responsibilities:

• Assessing children’s skills and learning requirements;

• Collaborating with parents and school staff to track students’ progress;

• Designing Individualized Education Plans (IEPS);

• Reinforcing productivity, health, safety and comfort;

• Developing teaching aids for effective learning;

• Collaborating with the support staff (schools counsellors and speech therapists) to create holistic interventions;

• Encouraging special need learners to participate in all school activities;

• Rewarding special need learners and motivating them during their learning;

• Encouraging personal development via tutorial and pastoral work;

• Coaching/mentoring other professionals who work with children with disabilities;

• Assisting special need learners by delivering knowledge and grouping them according to their ability;

Community Support Worker (May 2017-Oct 2017)

Lutheran World Federation

Dadaab, Kenya

Responsibilities:

• Helping the elderly as relates to domestic tasks such as cleaning, laundry, dishes, vacuuming, budgeting, and schedule management;

• Providing emotional support by counselling patients and encouraging them to be positive;

• Visiting those with special needs at home and ensuring that they are safe, happy and healthy;

• Responding to challenging behaviors and providing crises intervention;

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• Providing transportation to and from activities as well as being there to assist patients in and out of wheel chairs as needed; Hygiene Supervisor (Jan 2016- Apr 2017)

Norwegian Refugee Council

Dadaab, Kenya

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring food hygiene and sanitation;

• Preparing reports on food and water sanitation;

• Conducting supply audits;

• Conducting daily inspection regarding hygiene and sanitation;

• Solving any program issues related to food safety;

• Developing materials to promote safe water and sanitation practices, including appropriate use and maintenance of

• water and sanitation facilities and services;

• Ensuring that actions is taken to mitigate water and sanitation related health risks;

• Highlighting staff training needs and carrying out training where necessary;

• Ensuring all housekeeping equipment is in good working order; reporting any faults and maintain an inventory of equipment; Special Needs Assistant (Nov 2015-Dec 2015)

Lutheran World Federation (LWF)

Dadaab, Kenya

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring the care and support needs of the learners are met on a daily basis;

• Preparing and tidying up of classrooms;

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• Assisting special needs learners with clothing, feeding, toileting and general hygiene and being mindful of health and safety needs of the pupils;

• Assisting in out-of-school visits, walks, examinations and similar activities;

• Engaging with parents of special needs pupils in both formal and informal structures as required and directed by school management;

SKILLS:

• Ability to deal with difficult behaviors;

• Strong record keeping and reporting skills;

• Ability to plan and prepare meals and special diets, and feed or assist in feeding clients;

• Ability to perform routine health-related duties such as changing non-sterile dressing, assisting in the administration of medications and collecting specimens under the general direction of home care agency supervisor or nurse;

• Strong problem-solving skills;

• Time-management skills;

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