Akech Atem
Avondale,AZ
Summary
Distinguished for elevating patient comfort and safety at Phoenician Homecare, I leveraged my expertise in medication administration and compassionate client care to significantly enhance patient well-being. My proactive approach in refining care protocols and my adeptness in vital signs monitoring underscored a commitment to excellence, achieving a notable improvement in patient satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Caregiver MedTech
Phoenician Homecare
06.2024 - Current
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary requirements, prioritizing patient health while respecting personal preferences.
- Maintained detailed records of all interactions, observations, and interventions in accordance with facility guidelines.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Caregiver\MEDtech
Embrane Hope
10.2021 - 08.2024
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Certified Caregiver
Nurseio
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Assisted with daily living activities for enhanced patient wellbeing.
- Maintained detailed records of all interactions, observations, and interventions in accordance with facility guidelines.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and comfortable living environment for patients.
- Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare providers, acting as an advocate for the patients'' best interests.
Picking Packer
Amazon
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Reduced packing errors by consistently double-checking orders and ensuring correct items were included.
- Graded and packaged finished products, transporting items for additional processing, storage, or shipment off-site.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to safety protocols and reducing workplace accidents.
- Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
- Achieved a high level of proficiency with warehouse management software, allowing for quick data entry and retrieval when needed during daily operations.
- Exceeded daily performance targets through efficient time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of new procedures to continuously improve picking and packing processes, promoting efficiency and accuracy.
Ticketing Staff Member
Adeco
02.2015 - 05.2015
- Efficiently processed phone orders for remote customers, offering exceptional service regardless of location.
- Kept ticketing area clean, organized, and well-stocked, ensuring a pleasant atmosphere for guests.
- Ensured optimal seat allocation by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of venue layouts and capacities.
- Provided support to supervisors during high-volume periods, assisting with additional tasks as needed.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously and completed all assigned duties each shift.
Education
GED -
Rio Salado Community College
Avondale, AZ12-2024
NRF Foundation Certificate - Retail Industry Fundamentals
Maricopa Community Colleges, Rio Salado Community College
Avondale, AZ02-2024
Skills
- Bathing Assistance
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Client documentation
- Feeding Assistance
- Medication Administration
- Hygiene maintenance
- Mobility Assistance
Languages
Arabic
Limited Working
Kiswahilli
Professional Working
Dinka
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Certified Caregiver MedTech
Phoenician Homecare
06.2024 - Current
Caregiver\MEDtech
Embrane Hope
10.2021 - 08.2024
Picking Packer
Amazon
08.2021 - 11.2021
Certified Caregiver
Nurseio
02.2021 - 03.2022
Ticketing Staff Member
Adeco
02.2015 - 05.2015
GED -
Rio Salado Community College
NRF Foundation Certificate - Retail Industry Fundamentals
Maricopa Community Colleges, Rio Salado Community College