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Catherine Gichuhi

Auburn,WASHINGTON

Summary

I am a Certified Nursing assistant current working as a Home Care Aide/ Direct Support Professional. I am passionate about offering support for emotional, physical and mental needs. Caring, vigilant and devoted to patients. Bringing top-notch multitasking, organizational and conflict management skills. Well-rounded direct support professional with almost seven years of assisting clients with various daily living needs at home. I am talented at offering attentive care to patients by managing health needs, helping with personal grooming, carrying out light housekeeping . I am an excellent communicator when supporting patients' needs, documenting information and interacting with supervisors.

I am organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Patient when approaching and assisting patients. I am a good listener and open-minded person.

I am multi-lingual as I can speak fluent English, Swahili and my mother-tongue Kikuyu. I also have little knowledge in French and German languages having taken classes some years back.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional

ResCare Residential Services
03.2023 - Current
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
  • Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.

Direct Support Professional

Integrated Living Services
10.2018 - Current
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.

Direct Support Professional

Citizen Access Residential Resources
05.2019 - 11.2022
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.

Caregiver

Ann
08.2017 - 10.2018
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • 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 clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.

Education

Nursing Prerequisite

Highline College
Seattle, WA
03.2021

Finance

Nairobi Aviation College
01.2008

GED Equivalent -

Mary Leakey Girls' School
02.2002

Skills

  • Specimen Collection
  • Service Documentation
  • Problem Identification
  • Needs Assessment
  • Ability to Lift
  • Bedside Care
  • Vital Signs Management
  • First Aid Certification
  • Diet and Nutrition

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

ResCare Residential Services
03.2023 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Citizen Access Residential Resources
05.2019 - 11.2022

Direct Support Professional

Integrated Living Services
10.2018 - Current

Caregiver

Ann
08.2017 - 10.2018

Nursing Prerequisite

Highline College

Finance

Nairobi Aviation College

GED Equivalent -

Mary Leakey Girls' School
Catherine Gichuhi