Multi-talented Personal Care Aide, Caregiver and Advocate with 2 years supporting patients with tasks of daily living. Additional 10 years combined experience as Project and Program Coordinator and Administration Officer bringing superior analytical and conflict-resolution strengths gained over various careers and volunteerism in Africa and the United States. Oversaw project implementation and monitored budgets and expenses. Managed full range of day-to-day administrative activities within office to deliver community services and development programs. Clear communicator when instructing and assisting patients, clients and customers as well as when reporting information to supervisors.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Giver (Live-in)
Stantcheva Residential Care
El Cajon, CA
07.2020 - Current
Administer medications to clients on schedule following prescription instructions
Record and report changes in client health or behavior
Perform administrative assistance work that includes paying utility bills, preparing check payments for invoices and making payment delivery, keeping budgets and records for petty cash in files and allocating Personal Development funds to clients when requested and balancing cash records
Respond promptly to dangerous incidents and emergency situations by adhering to proper procedures and calling emergency services when necessary
Help clients perform grooming, bathing and other hygiene tasks.
Volunteer - Pantry Stocker And Organizer
Interfaith Community Services Inc.
Escondido, CA
02.2019 - 12.2021
Served recruited members of the Interfaith Community that included homeless individuals and families, economically disadvantaged community members and transitional residents of the Interfaith Community Housing Program
Received, stored and restocked cool houses and pantry with donated groceries, meat, and vegetables, bread, etc
Sorted through inventory records of cold cuts, refrigerated meats, bread, vegetables, desserts and other cold items to log expiration dates and assist in maintaining full stock of fresh items
Distributed food directly to customers at the center
Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food preparation.
Security Officer
Eagle Point Security
Escondido, CA
06.2019 - 07.2020
Guarded Valley Thrift Store donation center and store perimeter during the night to prevent unauthorized entry
Enforced security regulations and escorted non-compliant individuals out of the restricted areas
Sounded alarms and coordinated with police in cases of presence of unauthorized persons
Received donations received after hours and stored them for further processing.
Education
Doctor Of Ministry - Prison Ministry PhD. Program
Global Ministries University
01.2023
Professional Certificate (Master's Level) - Interreligious And Intercultural Dialogue
Global Ministries University
09.2022
Master Of Arts - Development Studies, Elective in Gender Studies
University Of Nairobi
09.2014
Bachelor Of Arts - Social Sciences, Management & Public Administration
Moi University
01.1993
Skills
CCTV Surveillance and Monitoring
Law Enforcement Collaboration
First Aid and CPR Certified
Intruder Removal
Database Administration
Work Planning and Prioritization
Team Building and Leadership
Interviewing and New Hire Onboarding
Orientation and Training
Proactive and Self-Motivated
Bill Payment and Recordkeeping
Affiliations
Coast Interfaith Council Of Clerics Trust (CICC), Project Officer And Coordinator, Mombasa, Kenya, 05/2011, 04/2018
Technical University Of Mombasa, Lecturer Department Of Computing, Mombasa, Kenya, 01/2010, 01/2018
Wildlife Clubs Of Kenya, Personnel And Administration Officer, Nairobi, Kenya, 03/2006, 08/2009
World Vision, Consultant, Makueni, Kenya, 01/2002, 01/2005
NCCK-Department Of Refugee Service Unit (RSU), Volunteer Rep. To The UNHCR Kakuma Refugee Camp, Lodwar, Kenya, 01/2001, 01/2002
IAPO (International Association of Professional Organic Farmers)
FCM (Federation of Christian Ministries)
Maryknoll Affiliate Kenya Chapter
Certification
Direct Support Professional (1 & 2) Training, Department of Developmental Services, 2021, 2022
California Guard Card, 2Protect Training Institute, Sacramento, California, 2019
First Aid, America Academy of CPR and First Aid, 2022
Languages
English
Full Professional
Swahili
Full Professional
Kikamba
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Kikuyu
Elementary
Timeline
Care Giver (Live-in)
Stantcheva Residential Care
07.2020 - Current
Security Officer
Eagle Point Security
06.2019 - 07.2020
Volunteer - Pantry Stocker And Organizer
Interfaith Community Services Inc.
02.2019 - 12.2021
Doctor Of Ministry - Prison Ministry PhD. Program
Global Ministries University
Professional Certificate (Master's Level) - Interreligious And Intercultural Dialogue
Global Ministries University
Master Of Arts - Development Studies, Elective in Gender Studies
University Of Nairobi
Bachelor Of Arts - Social Sciences, Management & Public Administration
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