Fridah Macharia
Shakopee,MN
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated CNA with extensive experience at Suite Living Senior Care, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance resident well-being through emotional support and effective communication. Recognized for implementing personalized care plans and maintaining a safe environment, ensuring dignity and comfort for all residents.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Suite Living Senior Care
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of resident areas to promote a healthy environment.
- Documented patient care accurately in electronic health records as per protocol.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for residents.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance resident well-being and quality of life.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and safety procedures.
- Responded swiftly to emergencies, implementing first aid measures when necessary.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Elderly Caregiver
Metropolitan Homes for the Elderly
2015 - 2018
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored health status, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Administered medication according to prescribed schedules, maintaining accuracy.
- Coordinated recreational activities, enhancing social engagement among residents.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
- Implemented strategies to improve resident mobility and independence effectively.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients in maintaining a safe and clean living environment, promoting health and wellbeing.
- Provided emotional support to seniors, fostering positive relationships and enhancing their overall mental health.
- Enhanced elderly residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily activities.
- Improved mobility for elderly individuals by assisting with exercises and physical therapy routines.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, updating healthcare professionals on any changes or concerns regularly.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Facilitated social interactions among senior residents through group activities, events, and outings.
- Maintained clean and safe living environments, significantly reducing risk of falls and infections.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rwathia Girls High School
Muranga, KenyaDiploma in Social Work And Community Service -
Nairobi Institute of Business Studies
Nairobi, Kenya Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate communication
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
- Complex Problem-solving
- Emergency response
- Clinical documentation
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Conflict resolution
- Patient advocacy
- Physical stamina
- Health monitoring
- Cultural sensitivity
- Lifting and transferring
- Medication assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Infection control practices
- Reliable team player
- Safety precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Collecting vital signs
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate
- Patient lifting
- Patient-focused care
- Compassionate caregiver
- Geriatric care
- Direct patient care
- Mobility assistance
- Supporting personal needs
- Ambulation assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Responding to emergencies
- Patient relationship building
- Medical terminology
- Light housekeeping
- Inpatient care
- Maintaining privacy
- Adaptable
- Patient assessments
- Healthcare ethics
- Specimen collection
- Transporting patients
- Trustworthy companion
- Patient management
Timeline
CNA
Suite Living Senior Care
03.2025 - Current
Elderly Caregiver
Metropolitan Homes for the Elderly
2015 - 2018
High School Diploma -
Rwathia Girls High School
Diploma in Social Work And Community Service -
Nairobi Institute of Business Studies