Praise
Kenya
Application as:
vocational training | voluntary service | geriatric nurse |
Vocational training:
geriatric care
German language skills:
A2
Special knowledge:
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Professional experience in nursing or geriatric care:
Volunteer, Patient Care Support — Poplar Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya July 2024 – Present
Volunteering on a continuing, long-term basis within a busy general hospital, working alongside qualified nurses and healthcare assistants to support patients across multiple wards. Has built over a year of consistent, hands-on experience in a live clinical environment.
• Support patients with essential daily needs, including mobility, feeding, personal hygiene and comfort care
• Assist nursing staff with routine patient care activities, vital sign checks and ward rounds
• Help maintain infection control, hygiene and safety standards across patient areas in line with hospital protocol
• Communicate with patients and families in a calm, respectful and reassuring manner, particularly during periods of anxiety or distress
• Assist with admission, discharge and bed-preparation duties, and support ward efficiency
• Work cooperatively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team, escalating concerns to senior staff promptly
I am a motivated and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with formal training in patient care and over a year of hands-on experience supporting patients in a busy hospital environment. Skilled in assisting healthcare and nursing staff with daily clinical and non-clinical tasks, maintaining hygiene and safety standards, and providing dignified, patient-centred support. Trained in Basic Life Support, CPR, AED and First Aid, with working proficiency in German (A2) and English fluency confirmed by IELTS. Seeking to join an FSJ/BFD placement in Germany to build further practical healthcare experience, contribute to a care team, and continue developing German language skills.