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GRACE WANJIKU

GRACE WANJIKU

Tacoma,Washington

Summary

State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Clover Rose Facility
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Live-In Elderly Caregiver

Berachah Adult Family Home
02.2022 - 09.2023
  • Promoted overall mental health for elderly clients through engaging conversations on various topics of interest and reminiscing about past experiences.
  • Managed household tasks efficiently including cooking, cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping, and running errands to maintain a comfortable living environment for clients.
  • Contributed to the development of personalized care plans by providing insights into client preferences, habits, routines, strengths, challenges during team meetings.
  • Adapted to the changing needs of clients as they faced various health challenges or experienced declines in cognitive abilities.
  • Supported clients in maintaining independence by assisting with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility.
  • Facilitated communication between clients, families, and medical professionals to ensure comprehensive care plans were implemented effectively.
  • Maintained detailed records of client progress and changes in condition for accurate documentation and efficient information sharing among caregivers and medical staff.
  • Improved elderly clients'' quality of life by providing compassionate, attentive care and companionship.
  • Assisted clients in achieving physical therapy goals by encouraging participation in prescribed exercises under the guidance of licensed therapists.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant

Divine CNA Training Institute, Federal Way, WA
04.2022

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Bathing Assistance
  • Compassionate
  • Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
  • Basic Life Support
  • Bedside manner

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
  • HCA- Home care aid

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant - Clover Rose Facility
09.2023 - 04.2024
Live-In Elderly Caregiver - Berachah Adult Family Home
02.2022 - 09.2023
Divine CNA Training Institute - , Certified Nursing Assistant

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