John Kimuku
Gresham,OR
Summary
Accomplished Caregiver with a proven track record at Ease My Way Community Care, enhancing client quality of life through exceptional daily living assistance and empathetic emotional support. Skilled in housekeeping and verbal communication, adept at fostering independence while maintaining strong, trust-based relationships. Achieved significant improvements in clients' wellbeing by implementing personalized care plans and promoting healthy lifestyles.
Healthcare professional prepared to bring compassion and efficiency to caregiving roles. Extensive background in providing personal care and emotional support, ensuring client comfort and safety. Known for strong collaboration with healthcare teams and adaptability to meet client needs. Skilled in managing diverse care plans and building trust with clients and their families.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Ease My Way Community Care
03.2023 - Current
- Improved client quality of life by providing assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting assistance.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills, and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Managed medications for clients, ensuring proper dosages were taken on schedule and any side effects were promptly reported to healthcare professionals.
- Ensured a safe and comfortable living environment for clients through regular housekeeping tasks and proactive maintenance reporting.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Promoted healthy lifestyles for clients by assisting with meal planning, grocery shopping, and preparing nutritious meals.
- Established trust-based relationships with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, empathy, reliability, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored support in areas such as mobility training, communication skills development, and community integration activities.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing client needs or scheduling requirements while maintaining a high level of professionalism at all times.
- Enhanced client independence by providing personalized support and implementing individualized care plans.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
Caregiver
Masonic Homes
02.2019 - 11.2022
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Education
No Degree - Pre Dementia
Oregon Care Partners Certifications
Online05-2024
Skills
- Daily living assistance
- Housekeeping
- Housekeeping tasks
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Running errands
Timeline
Caregiver
Ease My Way Community Care
03.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Masonic Homes
02.2019 - 11.2022
No Degree - Pre Dementia
Oregon Care Partners Certifications
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