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Judy Kuria

Federal Way,WA

Summary

Kind Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar with scheduling and managing appointments, coordinating household support, and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

Family Resources Home Care
Tacoma, Washington
08.2023 - Current
  • Monitored client health and reported any changes to healthcare professionals.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care routines.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
  • Prepared nutritious meals according to client dietary restrictions and preferences.
  • Managed household tasks including cleaning, laundry, and grocery shopping.
  • Collaborated with family members to develop personalized care plans for clients.
  • Ensured a safe living environment by identifying potential hazards and mitigating risks.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
  • Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
  • Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
  • Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
  • Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
  • Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
  • Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
  • Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
  • Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
  • Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
  • Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
  • Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
  • Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
  • Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
  • Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
  • Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
  • Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
  • Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
  • Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
  • Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.

Education

Caregiver

Home Aide Tranning Center LLC
Federal Way, WA
07-2023

High School Diploma -

Ruiru High School
Kenya
12-1983

Skills

  • Client monitoring
  • Care plan development
  • Nutritional meal preparation
  • Health documentation
  • Mobility assistance
  • Patient care and companionship

Timeline

Caregiver

Family Resources Home Care
08.2023 - Current

Caregiver

Home Aide Tranning Center LLC

High School Diploma -

Ruiru High School