Mental Health Occupational Therapist

NAME : LYDIA JEPKEMOI KOSGEI.

PROFESSION : OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

EMAIL : **********@*****.***

PHONE : 072******* / 078*******

I am an experienced occupational therapist practitioner versed in therapeutic principle, theories assessment, diagnosis and treatment of paediatrics, Physical dysfunction and mental health problems. Trained in evidence-based practices and skilled in occupational therapy services. I seek to build broad based knowledge with different population to not only in treatment but also help people lead health and fulfilling lives.

WORK EXPERIENCE

JULY 2022 - Present Lighthouse Hospital And Rehabilitation Center. Occupational Therapist

Duties And Responsibilities.

Head of occupational therapy department.

Evaluation of occupational and mental health needs of patients and establishing individual case management plan.

Assessment of occupational clients' needs through direct observation and interviews

Devising and monitoring appropriate treatment programme.

Offering therapy and treatment to mental health clients (individual, group and family therapy sessions). ·

Psychoeducation and supporting care givers.

Record keeping

providing orientation and support to other staff members.

Participating in community outreach and follow-up for clients

Working as part of a mult-disciplinary team alongside Psychiatrists, doctors, psychologist, social work, nurses, an health visitors. 2021 may 2021 July : Arise Hope Special School.

Duties and responsibilities

Assessment of paediatrics clients

Training on self-care skills

Offered therapeutic services

Psycho education to caregivers and giving support.

Engaging clients in activities to enhance Therapeutic treatment

Enhance social interaction through play activities.

Team player with other staff members

Participated in outreach services

SEPTEMBER 2021 - DECEMBER 2021

VOLUNTEER AT UASIN GISHU COUNTY HOSPITAL.

Duties and responsibilities

outreach services through APDK,

Community base rehabilitation

providing Therapy services of outpatient clinic (ORD) ·

Accessing new clients and formulating treatment plan

Splinting

Preparing departmental reports

Documentation

EDUCATION

September 2019- 2021 April

Kenya Medical Draining College Nairobi

2009-Feb-20 12 DECEMBER

Kenya Certificate Of Secondary Education(kcse): Atlas Secondary School 2007 DECEMBE-1999 January

Kenya certificate of primary education (kcpe) :Atlas primary school Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills and leadership skills

monitoring,evaluation, organizational and time management skills

Communication skills

computing Skills

Therapeutic assessment skills

Training and workshop.

April 2018

Student aid action group

Membership and association

Kenya occupational therapist association

Interest

Paediatrics treatment

sensory integration treatment

Mental health advocacy

community outreach services

Referees

1. . Dr. Rogers Songole

Tutor Department Of Mental Health And Behavioral Sciences Moi University College Of Health Sciences

Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Contact: 072*-***-***.

Email: *************@*****.***.

2. Silas Wakulwa

Kenyatta National Hospital

Occupational Therapist

Contact No: 072*-***-***

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