MARIAN KAITU
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Compassionate and experienced Personal assistant Caregiver Home Health Aide with over 8 years of experience specializing in providing high-quality care to elderly and disabled clients in home settings and nursing facilities.
Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, administering medication, and managing individualized care plans.
Known for building strong rapport with clients and families, ensuring comfort, dignity, and safety.
Proficient in monitoring vital signs, handling emergency situations, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. Adept at working independently and as part of a healthcare team, with a strong commitment to enhancing clients' quality of life.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Home Caregiver
Kaman Family
04.2022 - Current
- Manage household tasks efficiently such as laundry, light housekeeping duties relating to the client's immediate environment without compromising quality of care provided to the client.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions or exercises under the guidance of healthcare professionals to support client recovery or maintenance of function.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize care plans and adapt strategies as needed for maximum client benefit.
- Maintain client confidentiality and privacy in accordance with HIPAA regulations and professional standards of practice.
- Increase client satisfaction with tailored activities and companionship, fostering positive relationships and trust.
- Promote independence and wellness for clients through personalized daily living assistance and support.
- Facilitate effective communication between client, family members, and healthcare providers to maintain continuity of care.
Private Care Provider
Shamonki Family
02.2020 - 03.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Ensured timely medication administration, managing accurate records of dosages and schedules for clients.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical team.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Enhanced clients' well-being by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged the clients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Improved clients' comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Promoted independence with structured routines and clear communication to support the clients in their daily lives.
- Facilitated the clients transportation to appointments, ensuring punctuality while providing emotional support during visits.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
Resident Care Aide
Avista Senior Living
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Assisted 20+ residents daily patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced incidents of behavioral issues by establishing a structured daily routine for residents.
- Assessed residents'' physical, emotional, and social needs on an ongoing basis to inform individualized care plan updates.
- Contributed to staff development by leading training sessions on best practices in residential care techniques.
- Supported residents in navigating difficult emotional situations through compassionate listening and targeted interventions when appropriate.
- Assisted residents with basic activities of daily living.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Makerere University
UgandaCertificate - CPR
American Red Cross
Skills
- HHA registered
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Geriatric Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- CPR and CPI Certified
- Patient Transfers & mobility assistance
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable transportation
Timeline
Private Home Caregiver
Kaman Family
04.2022 - Current
Private Care Provider
Shamonki Family
02.2020 - 03.2023
Resident Care Aide
Avista Senior Living
01.2016 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Makerere University
Certificate - CPR
American Red Cross