Kevin Njenga
Portland,OR
Summary
I am a diligent and compassionate health care professional who brings on board more than 6 years experience of being both a mental health technician and a caregiver. I am focused in in providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Caregiver
Elohim Adult Foster Homes
Portland, Oregon
02.2022 - Current
- Working with mentally health patients
- Taking and recording vital signs
- Assisting with medication
- Alerting the provider incase of change in usual behavior
Home Health Care Aide
Synergy Homecare
West Seattle, WA
04.2019 - 12.2021
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
Caregiver
Ezzie Best Adult Family Home
Spanaway, WA
12.2018 - 03.2019
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Mental Health Technician
Mathari Mental Hospital and Rehab Center
11.2012 - 07.2018
- Daily charting on resident’s conditions and behaviors
- Taking and recording vital signs
- Observed and evaluated the patient’s behaviors and mental status and notified the nurses in charge of any unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences
- Assisted with patient restraint to enhance safe environment for the patients and medical personnel
- Performed routine safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being
- Holding biweekly meetings that enhanced clear guidelines and policies were followed.
Mental Health Technician- Volunteer
Nakuru War, Hospital Rehab Center
Nakuru, Kenya
02.2012 - 08.2012
- Charted on each patient daily
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified the nurses of any unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences
- Performed routine safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being
- Taking and recording vital signs
- Assisting the patients with daily activities and community education thus preparing their minds when joining the outside community.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Makerere University
Kampala Uganda 08.2006 - 12.2009
High School Diploma - High School
Koelel High School
Kenya 01.1998 - 12.2001
CNA Certification - Nursing Assistance
Crystal Point CNA
Federal Way, WA 05.2001 -
Skills
Team playerStrong ethicsPatientObservatory skillsGood communication skills
References
To be provided upon request
Timeline
Caregiver
Elohim Adult Foster Homes
02.2022 - Current
Home Health Care Aide
Synergy Homecare
04.2019 - 12.2021
Caregiver
Ezzie Best Adult Family Home
12.2018 - 03.2019
Mental Health Technician
Mathari Mental Hospital and Rehab Center
11.2012 - 07.2018
Mental Health Technician- Volunteer
Nakuru War, Hospital Rehab Center
02.2012 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Makerere University
08.2006 - 12.2009
CNA Certification - Nursing Assistance
Crystal Point CNA
05.2001 -
High School Diploma - High School
Koelel High School
01.1998 - 12.2001