Harison Karanja
Lakewood,WA
Summary
Delivered compassionate care to elderly and disabled patients, enhancing their quality of life through attentive support. Improved patient satisfaction by providing timely assistance with grooming, bathing, and feeding. Fostered a positive environment in high-volume care facilities through excellent time-management skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
ResCare Creative Living Services
Puyallup, WA
02.2025 - Current
- Facilitated daily living activities for individuals with disabilities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Developed and implemented individualized support plans to meet unique needs and goals of clients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and optimize client outcomes.
- Trained new staff on best practices in direct support services and client engagement techniques.
- Monitored behavioral patterns and provided crisis intervention as needed to ensure client safety.
- Advocated for clients' rights and needs within the community, promoting inclusion and accessibility.
- Documented progress notes and maintained accurate records in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Promoted physical well-being by supporting clients in engaging in regular exercise routines or therapeutic activities suited to their abilities.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Direct Support Professional
Dungarvin supported living
Tacoma, Washington
01.2024 - Current
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Transported clients to doctor’s appointments and errands.
- Monitored client’s well-being, safety and comfort under physician direction.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
CNA
Parkrose Care Center
Tacoma, Washington
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
CNA
Sage Healthcare Staffing Inc.
Federal Way, WA
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Driver
Nehedar Enterprise Llc
Tacoma, WA
02.2021 - 10.2022
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
CNA
Amanda Senior Care
03.2019 - 04.2020
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Education
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - Care Giving
Procare Academy
Lakewood, WA03.2019
Skills
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Catheter Change and Preparation
- Mobility Assistance Needs Understanding
- Charting Expertise
- General Housekeeping Abilities
- Feeding Assistance Expertise
- Compassionate Caregiver
- Client documentation
- Care Delivery
- Behavioral Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Progress Documentation
- ADL support
- Transportation
- Medical Records Management
- Client Transportation
- Adaptive equipment use
- Charting and documentation
- Behavior redirection
- First-aid and CPR
- Infection control procedures
- Personal care assistance
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
ResCare Creative Living Services
02.2025 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Dungarvin supported living
01.2024 - Current
CNA
Parkrose Care Center
01.2024 - 08.2024
CNA
Sage Healthcare Staffing Inc.
04.2023 - 02.2024
Driver
Nehedar Enterprise Llc
02.2021 - 10.2022
CNA
Amanda Senior Care
03.2019 - 04.2020
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - Care Giving
Procare Academy