Dedicated care professional, committed to supporting patients in feeling secure and comfortable in clinical and home settings. Responsible team player always willing to assume additional responsibility to ease family burden.
Hi, I’m
Addeh N. Mwamba
Patient Care Technician
East Orange,NJ
Summary
Overview
4
years of professional experience
3
years of post-secondary education
2
Languages
Work History
Orion's Home Heath CareClinton St, NJ
Patient Care Technician
02.2021 - 04.2024
Job overview
- Aided in prevention of bedsores through regular repositioning of patients according to care plans.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Contributed to safe and hygienic environment by maintaining cleanliness of patient rooms and common areas.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Orion's Home Health CareClinton St, NJ
Personal Assistant
06.2020 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Supported patients during rehabilitation efforts, providing encouragement and guidance for physical therapy and other therapeutic activities.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Demonstrated respect for diverse populations served through cultural sensitivity when communicating with patients.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Maintained clean and safe environment for patients through regular room cleaning and sanitization.
- Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning of immobile patients, promoting skin integrity and comfort.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Education
Manhattan InstituteNew York, NY
Associate of Science from Patient Care Specialist
01.2013 - 04.2016
University Overview
Abilene Christian UniversityAbilene, TX
Bachelor of Science from Exercise Science
05.2007 - 05.2007
University Overview
South Plains CollegeLevelland, TX
Associate of Science from Health Sciences
12.2004 - 12.2004
University Overview
Skills
Self Motivation
Medication Administration
Empathy and Compassionate Care
Interpersonal Skills
Direct Patient Care
Effective Communication
National Certified Patient Care Technician
Medical terminology knowledge
Responding to emergencies
Written Communication
Teamwork and Collaboration
Infection Control
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Orion's Home Heath Care
02.2021 - 04.2024
Personal Assistant
Orion's Home Health Care
06.2020 - 04.2022
Manhattan Institute
Associate of Science from Patient Care Specialist
01.2013 - 04.2016
Abilene Christian University
Bachelor of Science from Exercise Science
05.2007 - 05.2007
South Plains College
Associate of Science from Health Sciences
12.2004 - 12.2004