CHARLES NJOROGE
Kent,WA
Summary
Compassionate, patient, and reliable caregiver. Diligent Mental Health Technician with a background in mental health support and counseling. Demonstrated success in developing and implementing therapeutic strategies to improve client well-being. Proven ability to use empathy and active listening to build rapport and trust with clients. Respectful mental health technician with a proven track record of helping clients improve mental health and well-being through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Skilled in selecting and utilizing appropriate treatment modalities and interventions to meet the needs of individuals. Passionate about helping people manage mental health and improve quality of life. Results-driven Mental Health Specialist offering expertise in drugs and mental health issues demonstrated over 4 years of industry experience. Challenges clients to work toward healing and self-sufficiency while emphasizing personal strengths and milestones.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Specialist
Navos Mental Health and Wellness Center
11.2020 - Current
- Assists with maintaining a safe and hazard free environment by observing and documenting patient behavior, conducting patient room searches, reporting unsafe conditions and applying appropriate emotional and physical support
- Performs or assists with the admission of new patients by gathering routine information for nursing assessment, searches patients and belongings for contraband, documents belongings and other appropriate information
- Orients the patient and patient's family to the facility and the policies and procedures
- Assists with initiating and contributing to patient treatment planning, teaching and discharge planning
- Participates in patient care team conferences by sharing observations of patient's progress toward identified goals and assists the RN with the development, evaluation, and revision of patient care plans
- Collaborates with therapy team to develop and implement groups that support the recovery process and enhance patient goal attainment
- Participates in the implementation of treatment plans which clearly identify the patient's voice, treatment strategies, and specific outcome measures
- Meets unit documentation standards
- Tailors effective interventions to meet diverse patient diagnostic and cultural needs
- Provides person-centered advocacy for patients as needed and directed by the care team
- Assists with milieu management by being present with patients on the unit and assisting as needed with daily activities
- Contributes to the success of the organization by meeting organizational competency expectations and core values, continuously learning, and by performing other duties as needed or assigned
Caregiver
Kline Galland Homecare
01.2019 - 10.2020
- Assisting clients with or performing activities of daily living such as shaving, oral hygiene, hair care, dressing, undressing, bathing, and oral feeding
- When required, taking and recording oral, rectal, and axillary temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
- Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to plan of care
- Medication dispensation as per time and plan of care.
- Ensuring clients safety
- Memory and dementia care
- Monitoring, reporting, and recording patient condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.
- Other duties as assigned to me from time to time
Caregiver
Aegies Nursing Home
01.2019 - 09.2020
- Assist clients with personal care such as bed and sponge baths, shower bathing, incontinence care, skin care, transfers, ambulation and range of motion, mouth care, reminders, and assistance with medication.
- Transportation to errands or shopping
- Administering medication as prescribed following the right procedures.
- Monitoring, observing, and reporting changes, incidents, concerns, and general information to the supervisor or assigned nurse.
- Promoting independence and dignity for all clients.
Caregiver
JG adult family home
07.2018 - 09.2020
- Caregiver taking care of 5 male clients, 4 independent but with dementia, and 1 with developmental disabilities at Adult Family Home setting.
- Housekeeping duties
- Cooking and cleaning for clients
- Companionship to clients
- Medication and documentation
- Ensure clients are safe and comfortable
- Other duties as assigned to me.
Education
College Degree -
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- HCA Certification
- Food Handling Certification
- Counselor Agency Affiliated Registration
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Mental Health Specialist
Navos Mental Health and Wellness Center
11.2020 - Current
Caregiver
Kline Galland Homecare
01.2019 - 10.2020
Caregiver
Aegies Nursing Home
01.2019 - 09.2020
Caregiver
JG adult family home
07.2018 - 09.2020
College Degree -
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