SHEILAH CHEPTOO

• Supports clients by providing emotional support, active listening, and empathy to individuals with mental health conditions which resulted to building rapport and establishing trusting relationships with clients, promoting a safe environment for them to express their feelings and concerns.
• Assists clients with Daily Living needs (ADLs) such as personal hygiene, dressing, grooming, and meal preparation.
• Supports clients with managing their medications, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans, and providing reminders as necessary.
• Observes and documents client's behaviors, symptoms, and overall well-being. Recording any changes in their condition, reporting concerns to my supervisor, and maintaining accurate and confidential records.
• Supported clients with treatment Plan and therapeutic interventions recommended by mental health professionals. Supported clients attending therapy sessions, practicing coping skills, and adhering to medication schedules.
• Encourages Community Integration through supporting clients in engaging with their communities and participating in social and recreational activities.
• Collaborates and Communicates with mental health professionals, including psychiatrists, psychologists, and counselors, to ensure coordinated care. I attended team meetings, and provided input on the client's progress and needs.
• Encourages and support's clients in practicing self-care activities that promoted their overall well-being, such as physical exercise, healthy eating, and relaxation techniques.

• Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
• Organized recreational and educational activities for clients according to individual needs.
• Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
• Collaborated with other professionals to develop treatment plans for clients.
• Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
• Developed strategies to help individuals cope with their disability.
• Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
• Conducted assessments of client abilities and needs to create individualized care plans.
• Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
• Participated in team meetings with supervisors, doctors, nurses, therapists.

• Delivered support services to individuals with mental health challenges, tailored to their specific needs.
• Worked closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic support.
• Assisted clients in developing daily living skills and building community connections.
• Conducted regular assessments to monitor client progress and adapt support plans accordingly.

Key Achievements:

• Developed and facilitated a weekly support group, enhancing peer support and community engagement.
• Reduced client crisis incidents by 50% through proactive support and intervention strategies.

• Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
• Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
• Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation and family visits to maintain schedule.
• Completed scheduled patient check-ins and progress reports for clients.
• Met with various caregivers to promote continuous professional development and implement quality treatment strategies.
• Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
• Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
• Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.