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- Volunteer Travel
- Food Tourism
- Outdoor Recreation
CAROLINE NJERI WAINAINA
CNA
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized, and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
MedTech/Caregiver
Legacy Village at Salt River
05.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Handled sensitive patient information with confidentiality while upholding HIPAA regulations at all times.
- Updated patient records accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper documentation and communication between healthcare professionals.
- Maintained patient records and reports to enable tracking history and provide accurate and up-to-date information for physicians and other medical staff.
- Received ongoing training in specialized areas such as dementia care or fall prevention techniques for enhanced service provision.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
Behavior Health Technician
Pastalino Manor LLC
04.2023 - Current
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups, and outings for clients.
- Worked closely with psychiatrists to coordinate medication management efforts, ensuring optimal results from pharmacological treatments when indicated alongside behavioral interventions.
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
- Promoted positive behavior changes by establishing clear expectations, consistent consequences, and reinforcement systems tailored to individual client needs.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Reduced disruptive behaviors in clients by utilizing therapeutic communication and crisis intervention skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based behavioral modification techniques.
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
- Documented detailed progress notes, facilitating accurate tracking of patient progress and enabling adjustments to treatment plans as needed.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patient needs, identifying appropriate goals and interventions for their unique situations.
- Supported family members in understanding the challenges faced by their loved ones, fostering a supportive environment for ongoing behavioral change.
- Increased patient engagement in therapy sessions through the use of personalized motivational strategies and rapport-building techniques.
- Assisted patients in developing effective coping mechanisms, leading to improved emotional regulation and overall mental health.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Educated patients on medication management and potential side effects, ensuring adherence to prescribed regimens.
- Collaborated with case managers to ensure patients received timely follow-up appointments and proper medication management.
Education
No Degree - CNA/LNA
Life Work Education
Mesa, United States 05.2001 -
No Degree - Caregiving
Excel Caregiving Training
Mesa 05.2001 -
No Degree - Prevention And Support
OMNEAN
Chandler, United States 05.2001 -
Skills
Medication management
Elderly care
Basic housekeeping
Patient companionship
Patient care
Mobility assistance
Meal preparation
Personal hygiene assistance
Adaptability and flexibility
Verbal and written communication skills
Incident reporting
First aid and safety
Time management
Behavioral management
Progress documentation
Emotional support
Dependable and responsible
Team collaboration
Documentation
Daily living assistance
Chronic disease management
Housekeeping
Multitasking and organization
Respectful and compassionate
Care plan adherence
Compassionate care
Direct patient care
ADL assistance
Active listening
Problem-solving
Medication and appointment reminders
Dementia care
Special needs care
Flexible schedule and availability
Disability support
Client transportation
Medication administration
HIPAA compliance
Records management
Client documentation
Alzheimer's care
Behavior redirection
Transportation services
Chronic illness management
Certification
CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Interests
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
MedTech/Caregiver
Legacy Village at Salt River
05.2025 - Current
CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
04-2025
Licensed Nurse Assistance
04-2025
Behavior Health Technician
Pastalino Manor LLC
04.2023 - Current
Caregiver
02-2023
No Degree - CNA/LNA
Life Work Education
05.2001 -
No Degree - Caregiving
Excel Caregiving Training
05.2001 -
No Degree - Prevention And Support
OMNEAN
05.2001 -