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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Alemayehu Tessema

ruthalex57@gmail.com
Portland,OR

Summary

Experienced IDD care giver with over 10 years of experience in Health care Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.

Strengths in support and backed by training in OIS.

Dedicated to promoting emotional, physical and intellectual advancement

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Instractor( CPR, First Aid

Self
Portland, OR
04.2018 - Current

Adult Foster Home Residence Manager

Eskender Tesfaye AFH 2
Clackamas, OR
11.2019 - 06.2021
  • Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
  • Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Conferred with Job title to discuss patient condition and medical care, helping to optimize treatments and enhance outcomes.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients.
  • Helped family members plan healthy meals, purchase ingredients and cook meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
  • Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Used Software and Software to maintain records of services performed and apparent condition of patients.
  • Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Transported Number patients daily via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
  • Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications through Action and Action.
  • Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
  • Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Promoted positive relations between residents and staff.
  • Solved grievances and complaints by collaborating with residents.
  • Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
  • Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.

Caregiver, Special Needs

Eskender Tesfaye AFH
Happy Valley, OR
12.2017 - 10.2019
  • Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
  • Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Conferred with Job title to discuss patient condition and medical care, helping to optimize treatments and enhance outcomes.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients.
  • Helped family members plan healthy meals, purchase ingredients and cook meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
  • Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Used Software and Software to maintain records of services performed and apparent condition of patients.
  • Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Transported Number patients daily via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
  • Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications through Action and Action.
  • Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
  • Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.

Medical Transportation

Broadway Cab
Portland , OR
08.2012 - 08.2016
  • Shouldered responsibility for communicating with dispatch concerning incomplete pickups.
  • Moved patients up and down inclines and stairs safely using wheelchairs and gurneys.
  • Achieved daily preparation for vehicle inspections prior to travel.
  • Assisted handicapped customers to safely complete transfers between van and facility.
  • Effectively communicated with dispatch to schedule transport progression and receive new orders.
  • Transported patients and clientele using [Type] and [Type] vehicles between medical facilities.
  • Maintained professional image and attitude to positively represent transport company and help build reputation for excellent customer service.
  • Reported to healthcare workers for following days' pickups and further instructions along with directions to facilities.
  • Successfully operated GPS devices, radios and cellular devices to optimize route and maintain dispatch communications.

Caregiver

Solstice Adult Foster Home
Vancouver, WA
03.2008 - 07.2012
  • Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
  • Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Conferred with Job title to discuss patient condition and medical care, helping to optimize treatments and enhance outcomes.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients.
  • Helped family members plan healthy meals, purchase ingredients and cook meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
  • Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Used Software and Software to maintain records of services performed and apparent condition of patients.
  • Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Transported Number patients daily via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
  • Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications through Action and Action.
  • Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
  • Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.

Technical Operator

Semi Conductor
Portland, OR
02.1997 - 04.2000
  • Trained machine operators in correct use, calibration procedures and basic repairs.
  • Completed emergency fixes as stopgap until maintenance teams could conduct advanced repairs.
  • Adjusted controls on station console to regulate transmission fidelity, contrast and brightness.
  • Evaluated program schedules and prepared programs to assess transmission readiness and identify any signal issues.
  • Coordinated all installations, calibrations and maintenance for broadcast equipment used by [Type] station.

Education

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Certificate - Techinic

Benson High School And Technical Collage
Portland, OR
05.1996

Diploma - Nursing

Unity Collage
Addis Ababa Ethiopia
06.1985

Skills

  • Social and academic development
  • Activities planning
  • Early childhood development
  • Safety awareness
  • Care Planning
  • Emotional development
  • Infection Control Policies
  • Meal planning and preparation
  • Cleaning requirements
  • Customer service
  • Group leadership
  • Good listening skills
  • Self-motivated professional

Timeline

Adult Foster Home Residence Manager

Eskender Tesfaye AFH 2
11.2019 - 06.2021

Certified Instractor( CPR, First Aid

Self
04.2018 - Current

Caregiver, Special Needs

Eskender Tesfaye AFH
12.2017 - 10.2019

Medical Transportation

Broadway Cab
08.2012 - 08.2016

Caregiver

Solstice Adult Foster Home
03.2008 - 07.2012

Technical Operator

Semi Conductor
02.1997 - 04.2000

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Certificate - Techinic

Benson High School And Technical Collage

Diploma - Nursing

Unity Collage
Alemayehu Tessemaruthalex57@gmail.com