Mary Karethi
Lakewood
Summary
Compassionate healthcare assistant skilled in patient monitoring, medication administration, and daily living support. Committed to maintaining hygiene and ensuring comfort in patient environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HCA
First Choice
Tacoma
10.2025 - Current
- Supported individuals with daily living activities and personal care to enhance overall well-being.
- Collaborated with medical staff to relay client health updates and concerns, ensuring timely interventions.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of living environments for clients' comfort.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Washed and dried clothing and bedding to maintain hygiene standards.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Monitored behavioral and physical changes, reporting significant observations to supervisor for prompt medical attention.
HCA
Agape In Home Care
Bellevue
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene to enhance comfort and dignity.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and grooming, to promote patient independence and well-being.
- Monitored vital signs and communicated significant changes to nursing staff to ensure timely care.
- Communicated effectively with patients to ensure comfort and understanding.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient rooms and common areas.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in medical records.
Youth Counselor
Mathare Hospital
Nairobi
04.2000 - 03.2024
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for adolescents facing mental health challenges.
- Developed individualized care plans based on client assessments and needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient support.
- Monitored client progress and documented behavioral changes regularly.
- Provided crisis intervention for youth experiencing emotional distress or emergencies.
- Educated families about mental health resources and coping strategies.
- Organized recreational activities to promote social skills and team building.
- Advocated for youth rights and access to community services effectively.
- Supervised youth group members to maintain organized and safe environment.
- Promoted a safe environment by enforcing rules and regulations while supervising youth activities.
- Helped clients develop social skills needed for successful interactions with peers.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through reinforcement techniques such as praise or rewards.
- Demonstrated appropriate behavior, listened carefully to others and showed respect for people to promote positive influence for youngsters.
- Communicated with challenged and troubled children in effort to exact positive impact and influence.
- Counseled individual youth and small groups on presenting needs and concerns.
- Actively sought out innovative approaches to working with challenging youth populations.
- Documented actions and incidents associated with youth program participants.
- Engaged with youth in recreational, treatment-focused and educational activities to encourage growth and interpersonal skill development.
- Assisted youth with practicing coping skills to achieve completion of treatment goals.
- Advised parents and guardians regarding issues related to the development of adolescents.
- Provided crisis intervention services in emergency situations.
- Implemented behavior modification programs designed to reduce disruptive behaviors.
- Advocated for at-risk youth individuals and promoted helpful resources and programs to foster progress.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to counseling techniques and adolescent development.
Education
Associate of Science - Guidance And Counseling
Thogoto Teachers College
Nairobi Kenya 08-1998
Some College (No Degree) - HCA
Home Aide Training Center
Federal Way, WASkills
- Administration of medications
- Patient monitoring
- Vital signs assessment
- Activities of daily living
- Hygiene maintenance
- Documentation accuracy
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
Certification
HCA, NAR
Timeline
HCA
First Choice
10.2025 - Current
HCA
Agape In Home Care
07.2024 - Current
Youth Counselor
Mathare Hospital
04.2000 - 03.2024
Associate of Science - Guidance And Counseling
Thogoto Teachers College
Some College (No Degree) - HCA
Home Aide Training Center