GATHRINA KAWUSU-KONTE
Beltsville,MD
Summary
Compassionate Personal Support Professional with background in assisting clients with daily activities and maintaining personal hygiene. Possess solid understanding of healthcare procedures, safety techniques, and sanitary conditions, providing emotional support to patients and managing medical needs. Provided impactful service through fostering client independence and dignity while ensuring comfort and satisfaction. Demonstrated strong communication skills, patient care abilities, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Professional
HEAD INJURY REHABILITATION & REFERRAL OFFICES
ROCKVILLE, MD
02.2020 - Current
- Provided assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Responded promptly to requests for assistance from clients or family members.
- Maintained patient confidentiality at all times.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on each client's needs and preferences.
- Assisted clients in maintaining a safe environment by monitoring their physical and emotional needs.
- Observed changes in clients' health condition and reported any changes to the supervisor or appropriate healthcare personnel.
- Administered medications according to physician instructions.
Patient Care Technician
STERLING MEDICAL ASSOCIATION INC
Cincinnati, OH
04.2016 - 07.2022
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
Care Coordinator
MINOR CARE
Silver Spring, MD
07.2015 - 02.2020
- Supported clients during hospital admissions and discharges.
- Assessed safety risks associated with living environments or activities of daily living.
- Conducted initial assessments and evaluations of patient's needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with difficult health issues.
Education
Associate of Arts -
MONTGOMERY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MD08-2022
GED -
ST JOSEPH INSTITUTE
SIERRA LEONE09-1993
High School Diploma -
GOVERNMENT ROKEL SECONDARY SCHOOL
SIERRA LEONE09-1985
Skills
- Boundary Setting
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Delegation and Supervision
- Stress management techniques
- ADL Assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Care Plan Adherence
- Meal Preparation
- Basic Housekeeping
- Incident Reporting
- Patient Companionship
- HIPAA Compliance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Personal Support Professional
HEAD INJURY REHABILITATION & REFERRAL OFFICES
02.2020 - Current
Patient Care Technician
STERLING MEDICAL ASSOCIATION INC
04.2016 - 07.2022
Care Coordinator
MINOR CARE
07.2015 - 02.2020
Associate of Arts -
MONTGOMERY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
GED -
ST JOSEPH INSTITUTE
High School Diploma -
GOVERNMENT ROKEL SECONDARY SCHOOL
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