Simon Kinuthia
Lakewood,WA
Summary
Compassionate Direct Support Professional with extensive experience at Community Integrated Services, dedicated to enhancing client independence and well-being. Skilled in developing personalized care plans and providing emotional support, while ensuring compliance with HIPAA. Proven ability to advocate for client needs and facilitate community integration, fostering a secure and nurturing environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional (Caregiver)
Community Integrated Services
Federal Way, WA
09.2019 - Current
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities to promote independence and enhance quality of life.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals and family members.
- Monitored and documented client behavior and progress to ensure effective support strategies.
- Trained and mentored new staff on best practices in caregiving and client interaction techniques.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure environment for clients and staff alike.
- Facilitated recreational activities to encourage social interaction and improve mental well-being of clients.
- Advocated for client needs, ensuring appropriate resources and services were accessible.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, daily activities, incidents, and relevant observations to ensure continuity of care across team members.
- Improved client quality of life by providing assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting assistance.
- Provided reliable transportation for clients to attend medical appointments, social outings, or other community-based events as needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oloolaiser High School
Ngong Hills , Kenya12-2007
Skills
- Disability awareness
- Emotional support
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Community integration
- Transportation assistance
- Self-advocacy support
- Nutrition monitoring
- Activity planning
- Healthcare coordination
- First aid and CPR
- Respectful and compassionate
- Daily living assistance
- Strong ethics
- Medication management
- Supportive companionship
- Medication administration
- Behavior redirection
- Client documentation
- HIPAA compliance
- Complex Problem-solving
- Heavy lifting
- Documentation
- Compassionate communication
- Time management
- Case management
- Medical records management
Certification
HOME CARE AIDE CERTIFICATION
HCA CERTIFICATION
Exemplary high score in both knowledge and Practicals
Timeline
Direct Support Professional (Caregiver)
Community Integrated Services
09.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Oloolaiser High School