Victoria

Compassionate and dedicated Occupational Therapy graduate-in-training with a strong interest in community service, disability support, rehabilitation, and improving the quality of life of vulnerable individuals. Experienced in community outreach involving people living with disabilities, including counselling, teaching, and supportive interaction. Skilled in working respectfully with people with disabilities across different age groups, with practical clinical exposure at Meru Referral Hospital.

Reliable, empathetic, and committed to promoting dignity, inclusion, independence, and participation.

Career Objective: To contribute my knowledge, practical skills, time, and compassion to community-based, healthcare, rehabilitation, and humanitarian programmes supporting vulnerable individuals, particularly people living with disabilities, while continuing to develop my professional experience.

Community Volunteer – Disability Support and Outreach at Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) (2026-07 – Present)

• Participate in community visits supporting vulnerable people living with disabilities.
• Provide basic counselling, encouragement, and social support to individuals and their families.
• Teach and share practical information with people with disabilities in a supportive and respectful manner.
• Participate in outreach activities approximately once a month.
• Promote dignity, inclusion, participation, and positive attitudes towards people living with disabilities.
• Interact respectfully with people with disabilities across different age groups and with diverse functional needs.
• Work collaboratively with other volunteers and community-based personnel during outreach activities.

Occupational Therapy Clinical Placement at Meru Referral Hospital

Completed practical clinical training with exposure to occupational therapy assessment, rehabilitation, functional activities, client-centred care, and supporting individuals with different health and functional needs.

Diploma in Occupational Therapy – Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) (2026-07)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) – St Joseph's Girls High School Chepterit (2022)