Esther Atieno Okello
West Milford
Summary
Providing exemplary service to individuals in residential care environments with utmost respect and consideration. Supportive care professional, monitoring client behaviors and encouraging participation in healthy activities as noted within care plan. Deliberate role model, demonstrating healthy behavior for daily living and social interactions.
Dedicated to offering comprehensive personal support. Talented in cooking meals, organizing schedules and updating documentation. Strong knowledge of emotional, physical and social support strategies. Well-qualified Personal Care worker skilled in delivering top-quality home care support. Effective at ambulating patients, meeting personal grooming needs and administering medications. Detail-oriented in maintaining clean and organized personal areas to support daily living safety.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Care Professional
THE DEVEREUX ADVANCE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FOUNDATION
06.2022 - 02.2025
- Ensured a safe and comfortable environment by maintaining clean and organized living spaces for clients.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Supported clients'' emotional well-being through compassionate listening, empathy, and encouragement during difficult times.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Ukeeping clients health hygiene and nutrtion
- Administering medications to clients as prescribed
- Analyzed overall patient performance and recommended adjustments to care plan goals, supporting individual progression.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
Support Teacher
PAP NYADIEL PRIMARY SCHOOL
07.2015 - 04.2022
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Teaching ,Monitored learners and support support staff to ensure quality academic and skills passed to the children at their levels
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
DIRECTOR
NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION
02.2015 - 10.2021
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Kept all the confidential information for sll the children and staff under my care
- exercised love and quality care for all the children
TEACHER
KIANYUMBA PRIMARY SCHOOL
10.2002 - 05.2006
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
MERCY CARE PRIMARY SCHOOL, MATHARE
NGO
01.1999 - 08.2002
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Teaching and organizing of class records
Education
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION - Early Childhood Education
KAMPALA UNIVERSITY
PO BOX 25454, KAMPALA, UGANDA03.2015
CERTIFICATE - PRE -UNIVERSITY
KAMPALA UNIVERSITY
PO BOX 25454, KAMPALA , UGANDA08.2010
No Degree - PRIMARY TEACHERS' CERTIFICATE
SHANZU TEACHERS COLLEGE
P.O BOX 90533, MOMBASA07.1998
No Degree - KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
MUTHETHENI GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL,KENYA
PO BOX 16, MUTHETHENI,KENYA11.1994
No Degree - KENYA CERTIFICATE OF PRIMARY EDUCATION
PUMWANI PRIMARY SCHOOL
KARIAKOR , STAREHE ,NAIROBI11.1989
Skills
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Bathing Assistance
- Patient Care
- First aid and safety
- Grooming assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Individualized Service Planning
- Professional boundaries
- Computer Literacy
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Communication Skills
- Social Skills Development
- Fire Drill
- Driving Skills
- PBIS skills
- First Aid
- SP AND A skills
- Medicine Administration Skill
- SkillsReading and Writing both English and Kiswahili languages
- Teaching Skills
READING, BASKETBALL,MOTIVTIONAL SPEAKING, SKILL NURTURING, COMMUNITY WORK, CLIMATE CHANGE SOLUTION
I am passionate in Bringing change and leaving A Good Mark in everything that I do
I strive to be a good custodian of what has been given to me to take care of
ABILITY TO READ AND WRITE ENGLISH AND KISWAHILI LANGUAGES
These are two National languages in Kenya
Timeline
Direct Care Professional
THE DEVEREUX ADVANCE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FOUNDATION
06.2022 - 02.2025
Support Teacher
PAP NYADIEL PRIMARY SCHOOL
07.2015 - 04.2022
DIRECTOR
NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION
02.2015 - 10.2021
TEACHER
KIANYUMBA PRIMARY SCHOOL
10.2002 - 05.2006
MERCY CARE PRIMARY SCHOOL, MATHARE
NGO
01.1999 - 08.2002
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION - Early Childhood Education
KAMPALA UNIVERSITY
CERTIFICATE - PRE -UNIVERSITY
KAMPALA UNIVERSITY
No Degree - PRIMARY TEACHERS' CERTIFICATE
SHANZU TEACHERS COLLEGE
No Degree - KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
MUTHETHENI GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL,KENYA
No Degree - KENYA CERTIFICATE OF PRIMARY EDUCATION
PUMWANI PRIMARY SCHOOL
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