Desiree Wanga
Smyrna,TN
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
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Caregiver
Compassionate Care Hospice
Nashville, TN
04.2018 - Current
- Utilized effective communication skills to address any concerns or questions from clients or their family members.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate seamless care delivery across various settings.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while remaining focused on delivering exceptional quality care.
- Educated family members on best practices for caregiving at home, enhancing continuity of care between professional services visits.
- Facilitated social engagement among patients by organizing group activities or outings when appropriate.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Conducted initial assessments on new clients to determine their specific needs and develop individualized care plans accordingly.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
- Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to cater to client needs and better assist.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
Senior Caregiver
Shalom Community Care
Nashville, TN
04.2017 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, completing housekeeping tasks as needed.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities for regulatory compliance purposes.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to medication schedules.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Improved patient health outcomes through diligent monitoring and timely intervention.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to provide comprehensive care plans for each patient.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate seamless care delivery across various settings.
Education
Bachelor Of Medical Science - Nursing
Kenya Medical College And Training
Kenya, Africa07.2016
Skills
- Emotional Support
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Compassionate Care
- Medication Administration
- Medication Management
- Behavior redirection
- Behavioral Management
- Client documentation
- Nutritional planning
- Family liaison
- Chronic Illness Management
- Patient Care
- First aid and safety
- Housekeeping
- Patient Companionship
- Data Confidentiality
- Customer Service
- Care Plan Management
Timeline
Senior Caregiver
Compassionate Care Hospice
04.2018 - Current
Senior Caregiver
Shalom Community Care
04.2017 - Current
Bachelor Of Medical Science - Nursing
Kenya Medical College And Training