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Kenneth Odhiambo

Kenneth Odhiambo

14195 Hayes Rd. Saint Paul,MN

Summary

Reliable personal care professional bringing 5 years of experience in Personal Care Assistant roles. Skilled in addressing physical and mental disabilities and monitoring needs for convalescent patients. Trusted to care for patients at varying stages of life. Compassionate home healthcare professional offering demonstrated success in aligning daily activities with care plans and expediently reporting any client status changes. Promotes formation of habits for sustainable health improvement. In-depth knowledge of behavior redirection strategies. Devoted personal care professional skilled in fostering client health and convenience through assisting with daily activities and health needs. Driven to promote healthy habits to encourage client well-being by demonstrating healthy habits. Dedicated to applying emerging techniques to derive best possible outcomes. Dependable caregiver with excellent organization skills demonstrated through history of managing client daily activities, appointments and medication needs. Well-versed in administering medication and monitoring nutrition. Trusted to oversee patients in challenging medical states. Motivated caregiver trained in mobility assistance, personal hygiene support and housekeeping. Monitors medical conditions and works with healthcare providers to optimize care. Focuses on comfort and emotional support and meets physical needs. Hardworking and reliable caregiver with strong ability in housekeeping. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Elderly Caregiver

Spectrum Health Companies
Apple Valley, MN
10.2019 - Current
  • Administered medications according to physician instructions.
  • Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Adhered to all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards related to eldercare services.
  • Encouraged social interaction between clients and their families.
  • Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided for each client.
  • Ensured safety of clients in their home environment by using appropriate equipment and techniques.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Redirected clients with memory issues, providing safety guidance protection.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients based on trust and respect.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
  • Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
  • Respected the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of each client served.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hono High School
Kenya
11-1996

Skills

  • Time Management
  • First Aid and Safety
  • Client Safety and First Aid
  • Relationship Building

Languages

English
Professional
Swahili
Native/ Bilingual
Luo
Native/ Bilingual
Amharic
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Elderly Caregiver

Spectrum Health Companies
10.2019 - Current

High School Diploma -

Hono High School
Kenneth Odhiambo