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CATHERINE WAIRIMU

CNA
Snoqualmie,WA

Summary

Compassionate Home health Aide focused on helping clients maintain personal hygiene and assisting with activities of daily living. Skilled in maintaining organized living spaces and documenting behaviors. Committed to emotional and social support to promote overall wellness. Dedicated and skilled in supporting clients with professional communication and superior organization skills. Quick learner accomplished in solving problems through critical thinking, sensitive to the needs of the client and handling conflicting priorities with concise time management. Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care. State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health Aide CNA

Wesley Homes
03.2022 - Current
  • Answered over 50 call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

Home Care Aide CNA

Cascade Living Group
Kent, WA
01.2022 - 06.2023
  • Performed ambulation and exercise and completed household services to help patient maintain routine and lifestyle in familiar home environment.
  • Offered transportation to and from appointments, shopping and other activities to help patient stay social, active and maintain access to essential items and services.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.

Home Health CNA

CR Alliance, LLC
06.2018 - 11.2021
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
  • Provided daily living activities to patients by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Performed cleaning, dressing wounds and administering medications on patients daily.
  • Attended to patients in bed unit, repositioning, continuously checking on needs and maintaining high standards of patient care.
  • Assisted in medical recordkeeping, keeping detailed records before, during and after switch.
  • Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
  • Provided basic care to patients per day by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and preparing meals.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Improved profit margins by streamlining operations and workflow.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.

Teaching Professional

Teachers Service Commission
02.2014 - 11.2017
  • Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
  • Monitored student progress using exams and assignments to check for thorough understanding.
  • Attended and participated in department staff meetings to brainstorm ideas on learning issues.
  • Worked outside normal hours to be available to answer parent and student questions.
  • Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion in various subjects using variety of teaching techniques.
  • Taught students to exercise problem solving methodology and techniques during tests.
  • Applied proactive behavior management techniques to facilitate classroom discipline.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.
  • Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
  • Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
  • Completed progress reports with individualized notes and improvement strategies.
  • Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
  • Implemented student discipline measures, decreasing classroom disruptions by above 75% by setting measurable goals for every individual student.
  • Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
  • Participated in educational workshops to learn new techniques to bolster student participation in class.
  • Tutored more than 10 students per week before and after school to enhance knowledge and abilities.
  • Tutored children individually and in small groups to help with difficult subjects.
  • Developed individualized lesson plans based on each student's IEP goals.
  • Led students through safety procedures, including active shooter and fire drills.
  • Closely monitored and recorded student progress to create detailed learning plans for struggling students.
  • Interacted with parents, teachers and administration to maintain productive communication throughout program participation.
  • Mentored students needing extra assistance in understanding lessons or concepts.
  • Created positive learning atmosphere by incorporating analytical items into classroom.
  • Increased classroom participation by 80% through effectively adapting teaching methods to student needs.
  • Maintained quiet, safe classroom to enable students to learn in conducive environment.
  • Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Observed fellow educators in classroom to learn new teaching techniques.
  • Motivated students to be more engaged in classes through applying positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Scheduled tutoring sessions to help students improve grades and gain better grasp of course material.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Tested students with quizzes, essays and exams to gauge learning effectiveness.
  • Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
  • Observed children and recorded activities, maintained daily records and created safe environments during activities, meals and naps.

Teaching Professional

Thomas Burke School & Others
01.1999 - 01.2014
  • Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
  • Helped students build learning and study skills to achieve educational goals.
  • Monitored student progress using exams and assignments to check for thorough understanding.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Teaching Methodology

Presbyterian Teachers Training College(Rubate)
Kenya

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Assistant Care (CNA)

Health Professionals Institute
Federal Way, WA
10.2019

Master of Arts - Master of Educational Administration And Planning

University of Nairobi
Kenya
09.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Education (Arts)

University of Nairobi
Kenya
11.2010

High School Diploma -

Othaya Girls Secondary School
Kenya
11.1991

Primary School Education

Ihwagi Primary School
Kenya
11.1987

Skills

  • Case management experience
  • Care plan management
  • Compassionate client care
  • Grooming and bathing assistance
  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Trustworthy Companion
  • Symptom Documentation
  • Family Communication
  • Electronic Recordkeeping
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
  • Patient Safety Management

Timeline

Home Health Aide CNA

Wesley Homes
03.2022 - Current

Home Care Aide CNA

Cascade Living Group
01.2022 - 06.2023

Home Health CNA

CR Alliance, LLC
06.2018 - 11.2021

Teaching Professional

Teachers Service Commission
02.2014 - 11.2017

Teaching Professional

Thomas Burke School & Others
01.1999 - 01.2014

Some College (No Degree) - Teaching Methodology

Presbyterian Teachers Training College(Rubate)

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Assistant Care (CNA)

Health Professionals Institute

Master of Arts - Master of Educational Administration And Planning

University of Nairobi

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Education (Arts)

University of Nairobi

High School Diploma -

Othaya Girls Secondary School

Primary School Education

Ihwagi Primary School

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