JONAY KUNNAP
Bremerton,WA
Summary
I was a marine mechanic from 2000-2017. I was a self employed live in care giver for end of life client. Nov. 2018-2020. I moved to Washington State to work as an in home care giver for a client with multiple sclerosis with paralysis. That is wheelchair bound.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Tristan Jones
10.2020 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient's personal space.
- Assisted client with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with client to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patient in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patient, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patient by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patient move around personal and public spaces.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Supported client with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Coordinated closely with family member regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Transported individual to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patient to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to ensure effective treatment.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked light meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Care Provider
Jonay Kunnap
11.2018 - 10.2020
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
- Reduced patient anxiety and stress through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Assisted with end of life care.
- Live in care.
- Maintained and protected dignity at all times of the patient.
- Monitored mental health changes. Reported all changes to healthcare professionals.
- Administered and kept track of all daily medications.
- Cooked light meals and insured meals were ate. Assisted with feeding.
- Provided transportation for doctor visits and errands.
- Insured that the patient was no harm to themselves or others.
- Assisted in daily hygiene needs.
Education
Bachelor's Degree Of Psychology - Psychology
University of Phoenix
San Diego, CA05.2017
Graduation -
Clarksville High School
Clarksville, TN06.2000
Skills
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Understanding
- Self starter
- Self motivated
- Can use hoyer lifts
- Safety is always number one priority
- Dignity of clients is important to me
- Reliable
- Responsible
Timeline
Caregiver
Tristan Jones
10.2020 - Current
Care Provider
Jonay Kunnap
11.2018 - 10.2020
Bachelor's Degree Of Psychology - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Graduation -
Clarksville High School