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Mary Kimani

Hillsboro,OR

Summary

Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions in a level 3 APDs. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized, and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.

Excelling in team supervision and effective problem resolution. Skilled in staff training and fostering collaborative teamwork, significantly improving service quality and client satisfaction.


Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Caegiver, Team Leader

Fountain of Care Adult Home
01.2024 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.
  • Monitored client health status, reporting changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
  • Administered medications according to doctors orders and prescriptions, ensuring compliance and safety.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and families, fostering trust and good communication.
  • Co-ordinated Caregivers' team in daily operations and workflow management.
  • Supported project planning by organizing materials and resources effectively.
  • Learned to utilize software tools for tracking progress and reporting outcomes.
  • Led and contributed to team meetings, sharing insights for process improvement.


Elderly Caregiver

Limuru Nursing Home
03.2015 - 10.2023
  • Assisted elderly clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and comfort.
  • Monitored health conditions, documenting changes and communicating with healthcare providers.
  • Administered medication according to prescribed schedules, ensuring compliance and safety.
  • Developed engaging social activities to enhance mental stimulation and emotional well-being.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create personalized care plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Provided companionship through active listening and conversation, fostering trust and connection.
  • Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing first aid treatment when necessary and alerting medical personnel if required.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Conducted regular home safety checks to identify potential hazards ensuring a secure environment for the elderly.
  • Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Implemented cognitive stimulation techniques like puzzles or memory games helping slow down cognitive decline in senior clients.
  • Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations while documenting and sharing pertinent information with authorized parties.
  • Provided emotional support, significantly improving residents' mental health and overall happiness.
  • Encouraged residents to engage in physical exercises, contributing to their mobility and physical well-being.
  • Trained new caregivers, sharing best practices and ensuring high-quality care across team.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Education

Kenyatta University
Nairobi, Kenya
06-2010

Skills

  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Effective problem resolution
  • Detail-oriented approach
  • Team motivation
  • Team supervision
  • People management
  • Staff training

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Caegiver, Team Leader

Fountain of Care Adult Home
01.2024 - Current

Elderly Caregiver

Limuru Nursing Home
03.2015 - 10.2023

Bachelor of Science - Education

Kenyatta University

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