Jane Bob
School Nurse/Counsellor
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About
I have a certificate in Community Health Assistant, HTS (NASCOP), Adherence Counselling, Basic Life Support, and Computer Packages Skills, and a diploma in Counselling Psychology. In addition to my qualifications, I possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and computer skills. I am also highly innovative and motivated, with exceptional planning and organizing skills.
Focused Nurse
Assistant equipped to address diverse patient needs with meticulous assessment and compassionate care.
Experience
School Nurse/Counsellor at Diamond Junior School (2022-01 – Present)
- Provide students and staff with first aid and basic medical care for minor injuries and illnesses.
- Monitor and ensure a safe, clean, and healthy school environment in compliance with health and safety policies.
- Offer guidance and counseling services to support students' mental well-being.
- Facilitate preventive and promotive healthcare programs, including health education and wellness initiatives.
- Liaise with partner hospitals and healthcare providers to coordinate medical care for students when necessary.
- Escort students to medical facilities to treat cases requiring further medical attention.
- Maintain well-stocked First Aid kits and ensure emergency preparedness within the school.
- Work closely with teachers, parents, and healthcare professionals to improve students' health outcomes.
- Assist students with daily living activities when necessary, ensuring their well-being and comfort.
Adherence Counselor at Centre for Health Solutions (2020-07 – 2021-01)
- Assess clients' knowledge of HAART to the medication regimen and the importance of adherence
- Ensure all patients adhere to their treatment regimen.
- Plan and execute disclosure and or assisted disclosure to clients with difficulties
- Identify barriers to treatment and assist the client in solving problems that might compromise adherence.
- Provide continuing education to clients regarding HIV/AIDS and ART
- Ensure adherence services are appropriately booked in the appointment diary and routinely complete the adherence book daily.
- Schedule group adherence sessions with caregivers for newly enrolled and those with adherence concerns and ensure they are routinely held.
- Any other roles assigned by your Supervisor.
Nurse Assistant at Morning Star Medical Centre (2019-04 – 2020-06)
- Preserved patient dignity while performing tasks related to personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, toileting, bedpan changes, eating, and taking vital signs.
- Maintained a safe and clean working environment for patients and employees, adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste, and other policies and protocols across all tasks.
- Built patient trust through consistently compassionate care with necessary physical and emotional support.
- Helped patients to consistently meet nutritional needs, providing eating encouragement and support to prevent malnutrition.
- Supported assessment and evaluation of care requirements, aiding accurate diagnosis and treatment possibilities.
- Applied safe transportation techniques to transfer patients between wards, ensuring zero incidents.
- Improved patient well-being by consistently engaging in conversation and encouraging social interaction.
Nurse Assistant at Kauma Health Centre (2018-02 – 2018-09)
- Cared for patients with Hiv /AIDS conditions, implementing specified recovery plans for optimal improvement.
- Continued self-development and learning through HIV/AIDS programmes to offer safe, knowledgeable nursing services.
- Communicated clearly and consistently with HIV TESTING COUNSELLOR to ascertain weekly report requirements, planning effectively to meet demands.
- Improved patient well-being by consistently engaging in conversation and encouraging social interaction.
- Helped patients to consistently meet nutritional needs, providing eating encouragement and support to prevent malnutrition.
School Nurse at Nairobi International School (2017-01 – 2018-01)
- Enabled efficient response to minor accidents and injuries by maintaining well-stocked First Aid kits throughout the school.
- Maintained the efficacy of medication by following special storage requirements.
- Minimised risk of infection by maintaining medical instruments and using sterilization and infection control techniques.
- Improved health outcomes by effectively liaising with other healthcare staff, educational staff, and parents.
- Guaranteed a safe environment for students and staff by developing and updating health-related policies.
- Worked with cross-functional care teams to verify and promote continuity of care.
- Practised working knowledge of current policies and procedures, addressing issues of non-compliance.
Education
Certificate in Community Health Assistant – Thika School Of Medical and Health Sciences (2015)
Diploma in Counselling Psychology – Kenya Institute of Business and Counselling Studies (KIBCO) (2025-12)
Certificate in Adherence Counseling – Centre for Training and Development (Kenya) (2020-06 – 2020-07)
Certificate in Basic Life Support – Red Cross institution – Nairobi, Kenya (2019-09 – 2020-02)
Certificate in HIV Testing and Counselling (NASCOP) – Centre for Training and Development (Kenya) (2015-08 – 2015-12)

