Edwin Kibanya
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care. Compassionate Caregiver known for highly productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in personal care assistance, medication management, and mobility support. Excel at communication, patience, and empathy to provide exceptional care and companionship. Adapt quickly to changing patient needs and environments, ensuring comfort and safety at all times.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver, Special Needs
Cascade Park active day Vista
Tacoma, WA
01.2025 - Current
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Assisted in the development of life skills such as communication and mobility.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss client progress and share information about new treatment strategies.
- Monitored physical and emotional health of clients.
- Facilitated group activities for multiple special needs adults or children at once.
- Kept up-to-date on the latest developments in the field of special education through continuing education courses.
- Organized leisure activities like games, music or art projects to encourage creative expression among clients.
- Adapted existing programs to meet the specific requirements of each individual client.
- Developed positive relationships with families of special needs individuals.
- Provided companionship by engaging in conversation, playing board games or reading stories together.
- Maintained accurate records of services rendered for each client.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals regarding medical treatments and therapies.
- Offered emotional support during difficult times such as illness, hospitalization or bereavement.
- Supported clients in community integration activities such as recreational outings, shopping trips and social gatherings.
- Instructed clients on proper use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs, walkers.
- Provided assistance to special needs individuals with daily activities such as feeding, bathing and dressing.
- Facilitated communication between clients, family members and medical staff.
- Observed, reported and documented patient status and care provided.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Care Giver
petra comfort homes
Tacoma, WA
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Developed plans for respite care when needed based on availability of family members or other caregivers.
Caregiver
Goshen cormfort AFH
Lakewood, WA
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
Mental Health Assistant
MATHARE MENTAL CENTER-kenya
NAIROBI, KENYA
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Provided individual and group counseling to clients with mental health issues.
- Participated in community outreach programs designed to raise awareness about mental health issues.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to individuals struggling with mental health issues.
- Assisted in creating individualized treatment plans for clients based on their needs and goals.
- Developed a trusting relationship with clients by demonstrating empathy and understanding while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Observed client behavior and interactions to identify any changes in mood or attitude.
Education
Cna - Health
Procare Acadermy
Tacoma, WA05-2025
High School Diploma -
Alliance High School
Africa11-2019
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Health monitoring
- Safety management
- Documentation accuracy
- Client relationship management
- Time management
- Problem identification
- Effective communication
- Empathy development
- Conflict resolution
- Dementia care
- Dining room support
- Disability support
- First aid and safety
- Reliability and punctuality
- Medical records management
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Elderly care
Certification
- CNA *** ALL75 HOURS CERTISIFACATION *** FOOD CARD****CPR FIRST AID**NAR
Timeline
Caregiver, Special Needs
Cascade Park active day Vista
01.2025 - Current
Care Giver
petra comfort homes
08.2024 - 04.2025
Caregiver
Goshen cormfort AFH
01.2024 - 02.2025
Mental Health Assistant
MATHARE MENTAL CENTER-kenya
01.2022 - 10.2023
Cna - Health
Procare Acadermy
High School Diploma -
Alliance High School
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