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Kalab Demissie

Portland,OR

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in patient care and vital signs monitoring, demonstrated during tenure at Nursa. Excel in compassionate care and HIPAA compliance, ensuring patient dignity and privacy. Proven ability to enhance patient relationships and achieve care plan targets, making significant contributions to team success.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Travel CNA

Nursa
Portland, OR
09.2024 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
  • Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks such as brushing teeth and washing hands.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Maintained records of patients' vital signs and health care information.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing linens or tidying up rooms after a long day of travel.

Tamirat LLC

Mulugeta
Gresham, OR
05.2023 - Current
  • Implemented strategies for conflict resolution between residents when disputes arose.
  • Coordinated community activities to promote social skills and community participation.
  • Ensured that all necessary safety protocols were followed while providing care in the home environment.
  • Handled administrative procedures to meet objectives set by boards of directors or senior management.
  • Reported, investigated and followed up on abuse and neglect cases.
  • Performed daily assessments of client behavior changes or physical health status.
  • Assisted with the development of programs and activities designed to promote socialization skills among residents.
  • Monitored financial resources within the program budget to ensure efficient utilization of funds.
  • Prepared and maintained budgets, personnel records or training manuals.
  • Scheduled residents' appointment and provided transportation to physician and therapy visits.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
  • Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
  • Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.

Amanu Group Home

Amanu
Milwaukee, OR
01.2021 - 05.2022
  • Implemented strategies for conflict resolution between residents when disputes arose.
  • Coordinated community activities to promote social skills and community participation.
  • Ensured that all necessary safety protocols were followed while providing care in the home environment.
  • Handled administrative procedures to meet objectives set by boards of directors or senior management.
  • Reported, investigated and followed up on abuse and neglect cases.
  • Performed daily assessments of client behavior changes or physical health status.
  • Assisted with the development of programs and activities designed to promote socialization skills among residents.
  • Monitored financial resources within the program budget to ensure efficient utilization of funds.
  • Prepared and maintained budgets, personnel records or training manuals.
  • Scheduled residents' appointment and provided transportation to physician and therapy visits.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
  • Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
  • Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.

Caregiver

Caraloga Terrace
Portland, OR
02.2018 - 02.2020
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
  • Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.

Sunnyside Meadows Memory Care

Heather
Happy Valley, OR
07.2019 - 01.2020
  • Provided assistance with daily living activities such as dressing, grooming, eating.
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
  • Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
  • Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
  • Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
  • Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
  • Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
  • Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.

Education

High School Diploma -

De La Salle North Catholic
Portland, OR
07-2017

Bachelor of Science -

Concordia University
Portland, OR

Pre-Nursing

PCC
Portland, OR

Skills

  • Compassionate care
  • IV management
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Patient care
  • Monitoring fluids
  • Transporting patients
  • Patient relationship building
  • Observing responses
  • Care plan implementation
  • Vital sign recording
  • Patient-focused care
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Safety precautions
  • Activity planning
  • Intake recording
  • Direct patient care
  • Assisting with personal grooming
  • Feeding assistance
  • Range of motion exercises
  • Helping with medication
  • Light housekeeping
  • Preparing meals
  • Reliable team player
  • Ambulation assistance
  • Urinary catheter care
  • Transfer techniques
  • Quick problem solver

Timeline

Travel CNA

Nursa
09.2024 - Current

Tamirat LLC

Mulugeta
05.2023 - Current

Amanu Group Home

Amanu
01.2021 - 05.2022

Sunnyside Meadows Memory Care

Heather
07.2019 - 01.2020

Caregiver

Caraloga Terrace
02.2018 - 02.2020

High School Diploma -

De La Salle North Catholic

Bachelor of Science -

Concordia University

Pre-Nursing

PCC

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