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Brian Ngaruiya

Everett,US

Summary

I am an experienced and empathetic care worker with a sensitive and compassionate approach to caregiving where I have 3 years of experience providing in-home care. During this time, I completed domestic duties, helped patients with self-care and hygiene and provided companionship. I have also worked with people with disabilities and the elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs thus providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. I am friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail and with excellent interpersonal skills.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Rehabco
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Conducted ongoing assessments of client needs in order to adjust care plans accordingly or bring attention to potential issues requiring further evaluation from healthcare providers.
  • Improved client quality of life by providing assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting assistance.
  • Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored support in areas such as mobility training, communication skills development, and community integration activities.
  • Enhanced client independence by providing personalized support and implementing individualized care plans.
  • Facilitated clients'' participation in recreational activities and community events to promote social engagement and inclusion.
  • Managed medications for clients, ensuring proper dosages were taken on schedule and any side effects were promptly reported to healthcare professionals.
  • Ensured a safe and comfortable living environment for clients through regular housekeeping tasks and proactive maintenance reporting.
  • Established trust-based relationships with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, empathy, reliability, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
  • Provided reliable transportation for clients to attend medical appointments, social outings, or other community-based events as needed.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing client needs or scheduling requirements while maintaining a high level of professionalism at all times.
  • Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons, and barbershops.
  • Developed crisis intervention strategies for challenging behaviors or situations in accordance with established guidelines while maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure.
  • Helped clients manage money, pay bills, and shop for groceries or personal items.
  • Promoted healthy lifestyles for clients by assisting with meal planning, grocery shopping, and preparing nutritious meals.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, daily activities, incidents, and relevant observations to ensure continuity of care across team members.
  • Managed challenging situations with empathy, patience, and effective problem-solving skills leading to positive outcomes for both clients and team members.
  • Supported clients'' emotional well-being by building rapport, providing companionship, and actively listening to their concerns.
  • Served as a knowledgeable advocate for clients during interactions with external agencies or service providers ensuring their rights, preferences, and needs were respected.
  • Facilitated effective communication between clients and their families, fostering strong relationships and promoting family involvement in the caregiving process.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of direct support services.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams of healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care plans that addressed clients'' physical, mental, and emotional needs.
  • Complied with all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures related to the provision of direct support services for individuals with disabilities or other special needs.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.

Nursing Student Volunteer/Caregiver

Vipa's Adult Family Home
04.2021 - 03.2022
  • Took and followed detailed directions from others.
  • Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
  • Displayed excellent teamwork skills by collaborating closely with other healthcare professionals in multidisciplinary teams.
  • Contributed to a positive healthcare environment through compassionate communication and active listening skills.
  • Assisted in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting patient information for accurate medical records.
  • Documented patient information and performed data entry procedures with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Maintained personal growth and development through ongoing process of formal and informal education.
  • Monitored patient health status to detect changes and unusual patterns and report to medical staff.
  • Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
  • Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
  • Developed strong interpersonal skills by actively engaging with patients, families, and colleagues in a professional manner.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
  • Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Everett Community College
Everett, WA

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Healthcare coordination
  • Community Integration
  • Daily living assistance
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Medication and Appointment Reminders
  • Patient Assessments
  • Care Plan Management
  • Client documentation
  • Medication Administration
  • Behavior redirection

Timeline

Nursing Student Volunteer/Caregiver

Vipa's Adult Family Home
04.2021 - 03.2022

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Rehabco

Associate of Science - Nursing

Everett Community College

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