Mwazanji Mkandawire
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Dedicated Direct Care Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Brightview Assisted Living
Bethesda, MD
10.2022 - 11.2024
- Supported bathing, dressing, and personal care needs.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis, following care plan instructions.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping, and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
Education
Associate of Arts - International Studies
Montgomery College
Rockville, MD05-2023
Skills
- Medication coordination
- Compassionate client care
- Documentation
- Relationship building
- Physical therapy support
- Time management
- Daily living assistance
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Active listening
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Patient management
- Problem-solving
- Patient companionship
- Elderly care
- Dining room support
- Social interaction
- Dependable and responsible
- Compassionate communication
Affiliations
- Participated in Work related dress up Competitions
- Won the most creative dressed Halloween costume and the most colorful outfit during associates week.
- Participated in various work events and reward recognitions.
- Earned a 2 years anniversary Milestone Reward
- Received positive feedback from residents based on my professional skills
- Creative and Innovative skills
- Passion for Cooking and exploring different recipes
- Learning new things,exploring new things
- Passion for music/ singing
- Passion for makeup, fashion, style, hair styling and home decor
- Passion for traveling, writing, learning about different cultures and languages and meeting new people.
Accomplishments
- BOT grant program Scholarship Reward
- Deans List
- Best creative halloween costume Reward
- 2 year Milestone Certificate Reward for excellent service
Certification
- CPR Certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Caregiver
Brightview Assisted Living
10.2022 - 11.2024
- CPR Certificate
Associate of Arts - International Studies
Montgomery College
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