HIV Counselor Resume
AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is a disorder that attacks the immune system and the victim becomes vulnerable to many diseases on account of declining resistance power. The body succumbs to this disorder because of the infection with HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). Whatever may be the reason of the virus transmission and howsoever the media tries to spread general awareness regarding the disease, HIV patients still have to lead a life full of tension, anxiety and criticism. If the HIV infected person is not mentally strong enough to accept the changes, he/she may sink into depression and apathy. Here counseling plays a major role in the life of such patients.
HIV Counselors help HIV infected people gain lost confidence and lead a happy life with some much needed health care. They also play an important role in providing information about the disease to the public and making them aware of the seriousness of the disorder and the alarming speed of its spread worldwide.
If you are interested in the job profile of a HIV Counselor, you can apply for this post to the government or private counseling organizations.
HIV Counselor Resume Example
John K. Jones
1571 Butternut Lane
Willow Hill, IL 62480
Phone: 618-455-8202
Email: jkjones@freemail.com
Career Objective:
To work as a HIV counselor with 'City Hospital' and provide counseling services to patients both before and after HIV testing.
Summary of Skills:
- Extensive knowledge of HIV symptoms, causes, and preventive measures
- Practical knowledge of administering HIV tests and counseling patients
- Experience in educating people on protecting themselves from HIV
- Ability to interact with people effectively, understand their problems, and soothe their minds
- High compassion and sympathy for people suffering from AIDS
- Knowledge about the current development in AIDS treatment
- Knowledge of medicines available for HIV patients
Work Experience:
HIV Counselor
Hope Clinic, Willow Hill, IL
September 2012 - Present
- Educating patients on how to live up with AIDS and manage oddities of HIV
- Administering HIV tests on patients and providing counseling services before and after tests
- Advising people on reducing risk of infecting others and preventing infection
- Conducting AIDS awareness programs in coordination with local authorities
- Encouraging people to go for HIV tests every year and stay healthy
- Planning treatment and follow-up programs for patients and instructing them to stick with them
HIV Counselor
Happy Life Services, Willow Hill, IL
May 2010 - August 2012
- Designed and implemented standard operating policies and procedures for HIV testing
- Educated people on how to prevent getting infected from HIV
- Conducted outreach programs and helped in reducing the percentage of affected people
- Provided risk reduction counseling services to people and administered HIV tests
- Encouraged people to adapt safe and healthy sexual behavior and stay away from indulging with multiple partners
- Documented all records of HIV patients and contacted them for availing follow up services
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Oats College, Willow Hill, IL
2009
-
Red Cross HIV Course
2010
Reference:
On request.
