Christelle Kamanda
Fort Worth
Summary
Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Uber Partner
Uber And Lyft
06.2022 - Current
- Placed safety as top priority for rides and followed community guidelines for engaging emergency personnel.
- Achieved high customer ratings on post-trip surveys for timeliness, vehicle cleanliness, and customer service.
- Drove VIPs to corporate events and meetings.
- Planned routes based on knowledge of local areas, GPS information and customer preferences.
- Picked up riders at designated locations and greeted upon vehicle entry.
- Delivered passengers to destinations safely and on time.
- Monitored traffic patterns and adjusted routes to minimize travel time.
- Cleaned and sanitized rideshare vehicle to avoid germ and infection spread.
- Processed payments for rides and provided accurate change when necessary.
- Used GPS to determine fastest route to destinations in order to save riders money and maximize availability.
- Completed daily vehicle maintenance and repair to guarantee dependable and safe ride.
- Observed passengers during the journey and reported any suspicious behavior.
- Assisted elderly and disabled passengers entering and exiting shuttle.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with passengers by providing friendly and professional service.
- Assisted passengers with loading and unloading luggage for enhanced customer care.
- Checked condition of vehicle's tires, brakes and safety equipment to maintain systems in working order.
Caregiver
Chrysolite Precious Homecare
10.2020 - Current
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
Medical Assistant
Family Healthcare Associates
10.2018 - 03.2022
- Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Patient Care Coordinator
Apogee Physicians
09.2018 - 02.2019
- Assisted patients with coordinating long-term care for chronic conditions to support and manage illnesses.
- Answered incoming calls, scheduled appointments and filed medical records.
- Applied administrative knowledge and courtesy to explain procedures and services to patients.
- Supported patients with necessary care during end-of-life phases by coordinating hospice care.
- Offered simple, clear explanations to help clients and families understand hospital policies and procedures.
- Monitored patient health records for accuracy to meet compliance with healthcare guidelines.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.
- Helped address client complaints through timely corrective actions and appropriate referrals.
- Organized discharge planning for home care and rehabilitation care stays to ease patients' transition from hospital.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital
10.2017 - 09.2018
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Carepath Home Health And Hospice
10.2016 - 10.2017
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Weiterbildungskollege
Moenchengladbach, Germany 09.2011 - 07.2013
Certified Medical Assistant - Registered Medical Assistant
Concorde Career College
Grand Prairie, TX 04.2017 - 04.2018
Skills
- Household Chores
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Behavior Redirection
- Progress Documentation
- Patient Care
- ADLs Assistance
- Care Plan Assessment
- First Aid and Safety
- Medication Administration
- Medical Reminders
- Client Documentation
- Direct Patient Care
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Compassionate Communication
- Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Respectful and Compassionate
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Activities of Daily Living Assistance
- Diet and Nutrition
- Ambulating Patients
- Bedsore Prevention
- Strong Ethics
- Patient Assessments
- Heavy Lifting
- Hoyer Lifting Equipment
- Dining Room Support
- Patient Rapport
- Caregiver and Family Support
- Running Errands
- Laptop and Tablet Operation
- Monitor Vital Signs
- Deliver Exceptional Care
Certification
- PCA - Personal Care Aide
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
- Licensed LTC HCSSA TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION # 021099
Languages
- German
- French
- English
Timeline
Uber Partner
Uber And Lyft
06.2022 - Current
Caregiver
Chrysolite Precious Homecare
10.2020 - Current
Medical Assistant
Family Healthcare Associates
10.2018 - 03.2022
Patient Care Coordinator
Apogee Physicians
09.2018 - 02.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital
10.2017 - 09.2018
Certified Medical Assistant - Registered Medical Assistant
Concorde Career College
04.2017 - 04.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Carepath Home Health And Hospice
10.2016 - 10.2017
High School Diploma -
Weiterbildungskollege
09.2011 - 07.2013