A dedicated final-year Social Work and Administration student, leveraging comprehensive academic knowledge and practical internship experience to drive positive client outcomes. Proven ability to provide crucial psychosocial support, coordinate complex patient care, and advocate for vulnerable populations within healthcare settings. Eager to apply strong skills in crisis intervention, multidisciplinary team collaboration, and resource networking to a challenging social work role, enhancing community well-being and improving access to quality care.
Medical Social Work Intern
Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya
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Summary
Provided comprehensive psychosocial support and coordinated patient care for vulnerable individuals and families, ensuring continuity of care and access to essential resources during a medical social work internship.
Highlights
Conducted comprehensive psychosocial assessments for diverse patients and families, identifying critical needs and strengths to inform tailored support plans.
Delivered empathetic counseling and crisis intervention to individuals and groups, effectively supporting those coping with illness, trauma, and hospitalization.
Coordinated patient care by facilitating seamless communication among medical staff, patients, and families, enhancing understanding of treatment plans and improving adherence.
Streamlined discharge planning processes, arranging critical home care services, medical equipment, and follow-up appointments to ensure comprehensive continuity of care.
Connected over 50 vulnerable patients and families with essential community resources, financial assistance programs, and vital support groups, improving access to critical aid.
Advocated effectively for patients' rights and needs within the healthcare system, ensuring equitable access to quality care and necessary services.
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Bachelor of Arts
Social Work and Administration
Courses
Social Work Theory & Practice
Human Behaviour& Social Environment
Social Policy & Administration
Medical Social Work
Crisis Intervention
Counselling Techniques
Community Development
Research Methods
Psychosocial Assessments, Crisis Intervention, Patient Advocacy, Care Coordination, Discharge Planning, Counselling (Individual & Group), Case Management.
Case Note Documentation, Resource Networking, Needs Assessment, Program Support, Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration.
Empathy & Active Listening, Cross-Cultural Competence, Communication (Verbal & Written), Conflict Resolution, Resilience.
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
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Summary
A final year academic research project conducted to explore and analyze the impact of social support systems on refugee families within urban healthcare environments.