Linda Girimpuhwe
Edmonton,AB
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Support Worker
Caraes Ndera
Rwanda
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Provided physical support which may include helping with household tasks and personal care
- Provided emotional support for an individual and their families
- Helped with meal preparation and Housekeeping
- Supported and helped with health care needs, including routine checks or administrating medication
- Encouraged and supported the development of personal skills through hobbies and interests
- Taught life skills, such as shopping, using public transport
- Worked with other healthcare professionals to ensure that all care needs meet the highest possible standards.
Community Health Worker
Muhima Sector
Rwanda
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Helped people understand their health conditions and develop strategies to improve their health and well being
- Helped to build understanding and social capital to support healthier behaviors and lifestyle choices
- Delivered health information using culturally appropriate terms and concepts
- Linked people to health care/social service resources
- Provided informal counseling, support and follow-up as needed with patients.
Education
Undergraduate - IT-Networking
UNILAK(Kigali/Rwanda)
Kicukiro, Kigali, Rwanda 05.2021
College Certificate -
01.2018
Skills
- Proven work experience as a Community Health Worker or similar role
- Experience working with people of different cultures and socio-economic backgrounds
- Understanding of the healthcare system and how to help patients find necessary resources
- Strong interest in helping other people, regardless of their condition
- Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively when talking to people and their families
- Great problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt and act accordingly to situations
- A team leader and player with profound ability to communicate the goals and objectives and inspire fellow team members to achieve those goals
- Exceptional ability to provide overall direction, coordination, and ongoing evaluation of operations
- Computer literate, organizational, report writing and bookkeeping skills
- Able to handle multiple assignments under high pressure and consistently meet tight deadlines and attention to detail
Personal Information
Title: Community Support Worker
Timeline
Community Support Worker
Caraes Ndera
01.2020 - 01.2023
Community Health Worker
Muhima Sector
01.2019 - 01.2020
Undergraduate - IT-Networking
UNILAK(Kigali/Rwanda)