JAMES WAINAINA
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aya Healthcare
09.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
CREDIBLE STAFFING
01.2023 - 11.2023
- 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.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care
Certified Nursing Assistant
Actriv
01.2023 - 06.2023
- 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.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
caregivers
IZZIE BEST 2 AFH
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
- Delivered compassionate care to improve and enhance patient lives.
- Assisted with daily activities, including dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications through [Action] and [Action].
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
CNA
Reliable Agency
03.2022 - 01.2023
- 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.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Caregiver
Bliss Care AFH
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
University of Ghana
GHANA01.2010
Skills
- Supportive Personality
- Attentive to People
- Clear Communication
- Caring Companionship
- Medication Administration
- Meal Planning
- Walker and Cane Instruction
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Patient Ambulation
- Quality Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Recording Vital Signs
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
- Mobility Assistance Needs Understanding
- Promoting Healthy Habits
- Restock Shelves
- Nursing Assistance
- Wheelchair Assistance
- Patient Relationship-Building
- Bed Transfers
- Medication Assistance
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aya Healthcare
09.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
CREDIBLE STAFFING
01.2023 - 11.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Actriv
01.2023 - 06.2023
caregivers
IZZIE BEST 2 AFH
09.2022 - 02.2023
Caregiver
Bliss Care AFH
06.2022 - 09.2022
CNA
Reliable Agency
03.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
University of Ghana
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