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Charles Gathagu
Tacoma
Work Preference
Summary
Compassionate Caregiver skilled in patient care, emotional support, and medication administration. Enhances residents' quality of life through effective communication and reliable assistance, fostering independence and well-being.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Giver
Maple AFH
Tacoma
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care routines.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for all residents.
- Communicated effectively with residents to understand their needs and preferences.
- Documented residents' health status and notable changes in care logs.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure quality care standards were met.
- Provided companionship to enhance emotional well-being of residents.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure the health and security of all individuals.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Cooked meals based on dietary needs and provided assistance with feeding.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plans
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Kenyatta University
12-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
KCA University
12-2011
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Strathmore University
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Assistant
Procare Academy of Washington
Tacoma, WASkills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Health documentation
- Safety protocols
- Medication coordination
- Progress documentation
- Care plan adherence
- Vital sign monitoring
- Crisis management
- Daily living assistance
- Emotional support
- Dietary planning
- Home care training
- Transportation services
- Record keeping
- Records maintenance
- Incident reporting
- Documentation
- PPE usage
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Problem resolution
- Conflict resolution
- Attention to detail
- Reliability and punctuality
- Strong ethics
- Flexible schedule
- Behavior redirection
- Physical therapy support
- Housekeeping
- Heavy lifting
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Client communication
- Verbal communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Safety compliance
- PPE usage
- Vital sign monitoring
- Conflict resolution
- Safety compliance
Certification
- Home Health Care Aide- Washington State
- Certified Nursing Assistant- Washington State
Timeline
Care Giver
Maple AFH
08.2025 - Current
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Kenyatta University
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
KCA University
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Strathmore University
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Assistant
Procare Academy of Washington