Memory Kapapa
Austell,United States
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Skilled at delivering training classes and informational materials to community members in order to promote health improvements and reduce problems with chronic diseases. Proficient in related programs and helping people locate, enroll and take advantage of resources. Compassionate and positive with good interpersonal and conflict management abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Health Worker/ Cordinator
Refugee Women's Network
Decatur , GA
02.2023 - Current
- Provided health education to clients about nutrition, physical activity, and disease prevention.
- Conducted home visits to assess the health needs of patients and their families.
- Assisted with patient referrals to appropriate community resources.
- Maintained accurate records of patient data in a secure electronic database.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care for patients.
- Facilitated group sessions on topics such as stress management and chronic disease self-management.
- Provided case management services including crisis intervention, advocacy, and support for individuals experiencing homelessness or poverty.
- Coordinated transportation for clients to medical appointments or other necessary services.
- Assessed the impact of social determinants of health on patient outcomes.
- Created informational materials about available resources in the local community.
- Educated clients about risk factors associated with specific diseases or illnesses.
- Provided health education to clients about nutrition, physical activity, and disease prevention.
- I counseled clients on issues related to mental health, substance abuse, and violence prevention.
- Participated in outreach activities such as health fairs or community events.
- I act as an advocate for clients when interacting with insurance companies or government agencies.
- Handled research and administrative tasks to support community outreach and program initiatives.
Safecare
Georgia State University Model United Nations Conference
Clarkston , GA
08.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented community health programs to address health disparities in underserved populations.
- Facilitated partnerships with local organizations, government agencies and healthcare providers to build capacity for health promotion activities.
- Conducted outreach activities in the community to identify health needs and develop strategies to meet those needs.
- Organized educational workshops on topics such as nutrition, exercise, disease prevention and stress management.
- Coordinated resources for the implementation of public health initiatives including grants, funding opportunities and program development.
- Collaborated with members of multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality care delivery within the community setting.
- Implemented strategic plans for increasing access to affordable healthcare services in underserved communities.
- Promoted healthy lifestyles by providing education on risk factors associated with chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and obesity.
- Participated in outreach events such as fairs or festivals to spread awareness about preventive measures against communicable diseases like HIV and AIDS or influenza.
- Maintained records of program accomplishments for grant applications or other funding requests.
- Monitored compliance with safety standards at all sites where public health initiatives are conducted.
- I participated in professional development trainings to stay abreast of current trends in the public health practice area.
- Guided program development and implementation to meet the needs of diverse client populations.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Leadership Instructor
CDF
Clarkston , Georgia
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Conducted detailed analysis of business requirements and developed test plans to ensure quality assurance.
- Developed, documented, and executed manual tests for web-based applications.
- Performed functional, system integration, regression, user acceptance testing.
- Reported issues in a timely manner with accurate descriptions and steps to reproduce them.
- Collaborated with developers to diagnose problems and devise solutions.
- Created comprehensive test cases based on technical specifications or customer requests.
- Monitored production environment performance metrics for anomalies that could indicate quality issues.
- Ensured proper version control protocols were followed throughout development cycle.
- Provided support for internal customers by troubleshooting reported issues quickly and accurately.
- Trained and led staff on proper QA standards.
- Developed corrective and preventive action plans to resolve non-compliance issues.
- Developed and implemented leadership curriculum for students of all ages.
- Facilitated group discussions on topics such as effective decision-making, goal setting, and time management.
- Monitored individual student behavior during class sessions and addressed any issues accordingly.
- Incorporated technology into classroom instruction when appropriate.
- Built positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
Community Outreach Coordinator
Life's Reflections
Chicago , IL
10.2018 - 10.2021
- Cultivated relationships with local organizations to increase visibility in the community.
- Coordinated volunteer activities and initiatives to promote program objectives.
- Assisted with budgeting and tracking expenses related to events or campaigns.
- Created content for newsletters, brochures, websites, press releases, and other promotional materials.
- Organized and facilitated events such as workshops, seminars, forums, and conferences to engage stakeholders.
- Developed and implemented community outreach strategies to increase awareness of programs and services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ02-2026
Community Health Worker
Emory School of Nursing
Decatur, GA12-2023
Associate of Science - Biological And Physical Sciences
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL08-2018
Skills
- Infant Mortality Reduction
- Organized and Detail-Oriented
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Report Preparation
- Supervisory Experience
- Bilingual in French, Swahili, Lingala and English
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- First Aid Mental Training
- Health Promotion
- Cultural Competency
- Substance Abuse Prevention
- Schedule Coordination
- Referral Coordination
- Care Plan Development
- Team Assignments
- Health Coaching
- Social Justice Advocacy
- Mental Health Support
- Medicaid knowledge
- Service planning
Timeline
Community Health Worker/ Cordinator
Refugee Women's Network
02.2023 - Current
Safecare
Georgia State University Model United Nations Conference
08.2022 - Current
Leadership Instructor
CDF
01.2022 - 06.2022
Community Outreach Coordinator
Life's Reflections
10.2018 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
Grand Canyon University
Community Health Worker
Emory School of Nursing
Associate of Science - Biological And Physical Sciences
William Rainey Harper College
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