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MAUREEN MWANGI

BAYONNE ,NJ

Summary

Well-qualified Personal Care worker skilled in delivering top-quality home care support. Effective at ambulating patients, meeting personal grooming needs and administering medications. Detail-oriented in maintaining clean and organized personal areas to support daily living safety.

Punctual individual enthusiastically handling activities of daily living and meals in home and institutional environments. Conscientious and attentive professional available to work any shift and holidays. Skilled in ambulation assistance and patient transportation.

Diversely qualified Type Health Aide trained and certified in providing skilled nursing, assisted living, post-acute medical and rehabilitation, hospice care and Type therapy. Provide empathetic, personal care to patients, promoting comfort and support. Skilled in working with Type patients with patience, humor and attention to detail.

Type Health Aide with background working with community healthcare organizations, delivering support to practitioners and patients. Provides clinical and administrative assistance, primary healthcare and emergency response services. Passionate about educating patients on maintaining healthy lifestyles.

Healthcare professional and home companion with strong history of providing support to clients within business environments to deliver comprehensive administrative assistance. Providing knowledge of clerical tasks, project support, scheduling, time management, assignment prioritization and customer service. Quickly resolving issues, handling conflicting priorities, remaining flexible and striving to exceed organizational goals.

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Crew Member

Dunkin' Donuts Franchising
East Orange, NJ
07.2020 - 09.2021
  • Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
  • Took orders, prepared meals and collected payments.
  • Kept food preparation area, equipment and utensils clean and sanitary.
  • Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
  • Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
  • Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
  • Checked on dining areas frequently to clean up spills, wipe down tables and restock stations.

Private Caregiver

Harry Kramer
Morristown , NJ
05.2018 - 08.2019
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.

School Counselor

James Chege Academy
Ruiru , Kiambu -Kenya
01.2014 - 11.2017
  • Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni and administration.
  • Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals.
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
  • Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
  • Collaborated with teachers to define therapy objectives and analyze progress.
  • Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
  • Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
  • Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.

Site Counselor

General Service Unit Dispensary
Ruiru , Kiambu-Kenya
01.2013 - 07.2016
  • Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
  • Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
  • Identified risk and resiliency factors within individual youth, peer group, family, school and community and developed strategies for intervention
  • Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
  • Led summer day treatment groups and therapeutic activities to teach functional living skills and address behavioral issues.
  • Worked with prescribing professionals to get patients necessary medications.
  • Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
  • Recorded client information on special flow sheets, accurately indicating suicidal precautions, sleep flow and restraints.
  • Managed caseload of fivepatients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.

Elementary School Teacher

James Chege Academy
Ruiru , Kiambu-Kenya
01.2011 - 11.2017
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
  • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
  • Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
  • Used learning stations to incorporate colors, shapes and textures to help students develop communication skills and build relationships.
  • Coached students on physical and emotional safety as part of health curriculum.

Security Professional

Allied Universal Security Services
Florham Park, NJ
04.2024 - Current
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Education

Standard First-aid And Standard-CPR/AED

National CPRFoundation
Online
08.2020

Bachelor Of Applied Arts And Science - Counseling Psychology

Mt Kenya University
Thika Kenya
07.2014

Certificate Course - Primary Teacher EDUCATION

Presbyterian Teacher's College
Rubate-Chuka Kenya
07.2010

Certified Home Health Aid

Exodus Training And Employment
East Orange, NJ
10.2019

Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Kiambu DICECE
Kiambu Kenya
12.2009

Certificate Central Sterile Tech

Kingsborough Community College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY
03.2021

Skills

  • Mental Health Support
  • Healthcare Education
  • Ambulance Transfer
  • Laundry Washing, Drying and Ironing
  • Home Cleaning and Sanitizing
  • Medical Reminders
  • Conditions Assessment
  • Patient Health Assessments
  • Client Documentation
  • Personal Care Assistance
  • Patient Progress Documentation
  • Bed Making and Changing
  • Household Chores
  • Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • Care Plan Management
  • Patient Care Recordkeeping
  • Daily Charting
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
  • Mobility Support
  • Meal Planning and Preparation
  • Bathing Support
  • Patient and Compassionate
  • Prescribed Exercises
  • First Aid and Safety
  • Linens Management

Timeline

Security Professional

Allied Universal Security Services
04.2024 - Current

Crew Member

Dunkin' Donuts Franchising
07.2020 - 09.2021

Private Caregiver

Harry Kramer
05.2018 - 08.2019

School Counselor

James Chege Academy
01.2014 - 11.2017

Site Counselor

General Service Unit Dispensary
01.2013 - 07.2016

Elementary School Teacher

James Chege Academy
01.2011 - 11.2017

Standard First-aid And Standard-CPR/AED

National CPRFoundation

Bachelor Of Applied Arts And Science - Counseling Psychology

Mt Kenya University

Certificate Course - Primary Teacher EDUCATION

Presbyterian Teacher's College

Certified Home Health Aid

Exodus Training And Employment

Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Kiambu DICECE

Certificate Central Sterile Tech

Kingsborough Community College of The City University of New York
MAUREEN MWANGI