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Charles Gichia

cna
Seattle,WA

Summary

Compassionate Nursing professional demonstrating exemplary skills in direct patient care and healthcare team support. Communicative and collaborative demeanor cultivated several years of superior healthcare industry performance. Experience handling multiple, complex cases with accuracy and dignity.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

akti-kare responsive in homecare
Seattle, WA
12.2023 - Current
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
  • Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.

Certified Nursing Assistant

fedelta homecare
Seattle, WA
01.2019 - 11.2022
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
  • Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
  • Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
  • Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
  • Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
  • Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.

Education

High School Diploma -

Aga Khan High School
Nairobi Kenya
11-2005

Some College (No Degree) -

Excel Cna Training School
DesMoines, WA

Skills

  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Patient-focused care
  • Condition Monitoring
  • Care plan implementation
  • Quality Assurance
  • Patient Lifting
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Transporting patients
  • Infection control procedures
  • Patient Relations
  • Range of motion exercises
  • Ambulation Assistance
  • Understands mobility assistance needs
  • Toileting assistance
  • Helping with medication
  • Catheter change and preparation
  • Light Housekeeping
  • General housekeeping ability
  • Meal Planning
  • Assisting with personal grooming
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Compassionate
  • Family support and assistance
  • Patient Care
  • Preparing meals

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

akti-kare responsive in homecare
12.2023 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

fedelta homecare
01.2019 - 11.2022

High School Diploma -

Aga Khan High School

Some College (No Degree) -

Excel Cna Training School

Work Availability

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Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant

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