Henry Mwaba
Everett,WA
Summary
Dedicated caregiver/MedTech with a proven track record at The Terrace at Beverly Lake Memory Care, excelling in compassionate care and effective communication. Skilled in using Hoyer lifting equipment and providing emotional support, I foster strong relationships with residents, enhancing their well-being and dignity while ensuring a safe and engaging environment. Compassionate care professional skilled in providing daily living assistance as well as planning and executing engaging activities. Committed to providing a safe and comfortable environment for clients, while maintaining their independence and dignity. Proven ability to liaise with families and health care professionals to ensure optimal care for clients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver/MedTech
The Terrace at Beverly Lake Memory Care
Everette, WA
05.2025 - Current
- Medication management
- Administration: Prepare and administer medications to residents following all established protocols and physician orders.
- Documentation: Accurately record all medications administered in the Medication Administration Record (MAR), including the time, dosage, and any observed effects.
- Refills: Monitor medication supplies and notify the pharmacy or supervisor when refills are needed.
- Monitoring: Observe and report any unusual occurrences, adverse reactions, or changes in a resident's condition to the licensed nurse or supervisor.
- Auditing: Conduct routine audits to ensure compliance with medication protocols and regulations.
- Caregiving and patient support
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, hygiene, toileting, and mobility.
- Monitoring vital signs: Measure and record residents' vital signs (e.g., blood pressure, pulse, temperature) as required.
- Companionship: Provide emotional support, companionship, and engage residents in social and recreational activities.
- Meal assistance: Assist with meal preparation and feeding, ensuring proper nutrition and hydration.
- Reporting: Promptly report any changes in a resident’s physical or mental condition to the appropriate staff.
- Safety and compliance
- Safety checks: Conduct visual safety checks on assigned residents at the beginning and end of each shift.
- Environment: Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment for residents, adhering to all health and safety regulations.
- Infection control: Follow all facility infection control guidelines and safety protocols.
- Privacy: Adhere to HIPAA regulations to maintain the confidentiality of all resident health information.
- Incident reports: Complete and submit incident reports in a timely and accurate manner.
Caregiver
The Saints at Meadowdale AFH
Lynnwood, WA
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Assist 6 residents each shift with daily living activities, ensuring they're on time for all meals and activities
- Provide social and emotional support to improve residents' morale
- Establish rapport with team members, residents, and families
- Help residents with daily hygiene, including showering; oral and peri care; incontinence care; and minimizing rashes, sores, and soiling
- Helped clients with daily tasks, such as laundry, meal preparation and housekeeping
- Maintained a clean environment for residents by following proper infection control protocols.
- Assisted residents in and out of bed and wheelchairs, using safe lifting and transferring techniques.
- Provided compassionate care to elderly patients, adapting to their individual needs and preferences.
- Engaged clients through conversation and companionship, promoting independence and meeting social requirements.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with residents, families and other healthcare professionals.
- Administered medications in accordance with physician orders, ensuring accurate dosage and timing.
- Responded to resident dining needs and assisted with feeding.
- Provided proper care and observation of residents' skin to prevent breakdown.
Caregiver
The Beginning Homecare
Chicago, IL
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Responded to 8+ residents calls per shift in a timely and efficient manner, determining need and providing care
- Observed physical and emotional changes, and reported residents' conditions to the supervisor
- Transferred residents using gait belts, Hoyer lifts, and Easy Stands as needed, ensuring patient safety and comfort
- Followed LPN or RN instructions for range-of-motion activities for patients
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry, meal preparation and grocery shopping.
- Helped residents with daily tasks, such as laundry, housekeeping, and shopping.
- Assisted residents in activities of daily living to maintain health and dignity.
- Maintained a clean environment for residents by following proper infection control protocols.
- Assisted residents in and out of bed and wheelchairs, using safe lifting and transferring techniques.
- Administered medications in accordance with physician orders, ensuring accurate dosage and timing.
- Coordinated medical appointments, errands, and social events.
- Provided proper care and observation of residents’ skin to prevent breakdown.
- Helped residents move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs.
- Responded appropriately to physical, emotional and developmental needs of residents.
- Administered bedside and personal care, such as ambulation, and personal hygiene assistance.
- Cleaned and organized residents living quarters to make living conditions more hospitable.
Caregiver
Vikara Homecare
Chicago, IL
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry, meal preparation and grocery shopping.
- Helped the client with daily tasks, such as laundry, housekeeping, and shopping.
- Assisted client in activities of daily living to maintain health and dignity.
- Maintained a clean environment for the client by following proper infection control protocols.
- Assisted residents in and out of bed and wheelchairs, using safe lifting and transferring techniques.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with clients, families and other healthcare professionals.
- Responded to resident dining needs and assisted with feeding.
- Coordinated medical appointments, errands, and social events.
- Provided proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Advanced CNA School
Renton, Washington05-2025
Certificate in Nurse Delegation Diabetes - undefined
Department of Social and Health Services
Washington09-2025
Certificate of Completion - Standard CPR/AED
National CPR Foundation
07-2025
Certificate of Completion - State Food Safety
07-2025
Master of Business Administration - Project Management
DPU University
India08-2023
Master of Public Health - undefined
University of Lusaka
Lusaka, Zambia12-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Development Studies
Cavendish University
Lusaka, Zambia12-2018
Advanced Diploma - General Medicine
University of Zambia
Zambia12-2008
Certificate in Nurse Delegation Core - undefined
Department of Social and Health Services
Washington12-2003
Advanced Diploma - Clinical Anaesthesia
University of Zambia
Zambia12-2003
Skills
- Dependable and responsible
- Verbal and written communication
- Basic housekeeping
- Compassionate care
- Safety awareness
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Emotional support
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Strong ethics
Certification
- Certified in Skills and washing Nurse Aide NNAAP
- Credential Number NAC.NC.70021083
Timeline
Caregiver/MedTech
The Terrace at Beverly Lake Memory Care
05.2025 - Current
Caregiver
The Saints at Meadowdale AFH
11.2024 - 05.2025
Caregiver
The Beginning Homecare
11.2023 - 09.2024
Caregiver
Vikara Homecare
09.2022 - 10.2023
Certificate in Nurse Delegation Diabetes - undefined
Department of Social and Health Services
Certificate of Completion - Standard CPR/AED
National CPR Foundation
Certificate of Completion - State Food Safety
Master of Business Administration - Project Management
DPU University
Master of Public Health - undefined
University of Lusaka
Bachelor of Arts - Development Studies
Cavendish University
Advanced Diploma - General Medicine
University of Zambia
Certificate in Nurse Delegation Core - undefined
Department of Social and Health Services
Advanced Diploma - Clinical Anaesthesia
University of Zambia
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Advanced CNA School