Cotelidah Wanja
Federal Way,WA
Summary
Skilled Caregiver who is adept in elderly care and dementia management. Demonstrated excellence in behavioral management and personal hygiene assistance, enhancing patient quality of life. Cultivated strong patient and family relationships through compassionate communication, showcasing adaptability in emergencies. Achieved significant improvements in patient well-being and comfort.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Village Concepts
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and families through open communication channels and empathetic listening skills.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies by implementing appropriate interventions quickly and efficiently.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Reduced instances of behavioral issues by implementing innovative memory care techniques and activities.
- Improved quality of life for clients with dementia by implementing personalized memory care strategies.
Care Assistant/Medication Aide
Aegis Living
03.2022 - 09.2024
- Maintained clean and organized living spaces for patients, ensuring a comfortable and sanitary environment conducive to healing.
- Enhanced patient recovery by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted patients with mobility, transferring them safely between beds, chairs, and wheelchairs as needed.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
Care Assistant/Medication Aide
Murano Senior Living
05.2019 - 03.2022
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
Education
High School Diploma -
Buckingham Charter Magnet High School
Vacaville, CASkills
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Time Management
- Elderly Care
- Problem-Solving
- Daily living assistance
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- First aid and safety
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Dementia Care
- Documentation
- Behavioral Management
- End of life care
- Hoyer Lifting Equipment
Timeline
Caregiver
Village Concepts
09.2023 - Current
Care Assistant/Medication Aide
Aegis Living
03.2022 - 09.2024
Care Assistant/Medication Aide
Murano Senior Living
05.2019 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Buckingham Charter Magnet High School
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