Patricia Ndungu
Lakewood,WA
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Aide with experience in providing support to elderly and disabled clients in home settings. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, medication management, and mobility support. Demonstrated ability to build trust and rapport with clients, enhancing their comfort and quality of life. Contributed to positive changes in clients' health and well-being through attentive care and emotional support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elderly Caregiver Volunteer
ACTS AFH
03.2025 - 03.2025
- Engaged clients by conversing and participating in activities and hobbies.
- Redirected clients with memory issues, providing safety guidance protection.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly individuals.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Recognized emergencies and notified paramedics and family members.
- Adhered to safety regulations while providing care to the elderly population.
- Provided assistance with personal hygiene such as changing incontinence products and bed linens when necessary.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Encouraged independence by helping seniors complete tasks on their own whenever possible.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Volunteer Caregiver Attendant
Harmony Care AFH
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Managed household tasks efficiently, ensuring clean and comfortable environment for patients.
- Implementing strategies to prevent falls and accidents in the home setting, reducing risk of injury to patients.
- Ensuring patient safety through diligent monitoring and adherence to care plans.
- Increasing patient mobility through physical therapy exercises and proper use of assistive devices.
- Improving patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care tailored to individual needs.
- Providing emotional support to patients and families during challenging times, fostering positive relationships.
- Supporting patients in adhering to dietary requirements, preparing nutritious meals tailored to their specific needs.
- Maintaining detailed records of patient progress, facilitating informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Organizing recreational activities for patients'' mental stimulation and social engagement, enhancing their quality of life.
- Assisting with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Turning and positioning bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Monitoring client vital signs, administering medications, and tracking behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Business Development Manager
Whiteleaf Group Ltd
01.2019 - 05.2024
- Increased client base in the IT industry by identifying new business opportunities and cultivating strong relationships with key decisionmakers.
- Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
- Developed customized solutions for clients based on a deep understanding of their unique pain points, delivering exceptional value and driving repeat business.
- Represented company and promoted products at conferences and industry events.
- Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
- Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.
- Mentored junior team members in effective sales techniques, fostering a high-performance culture within the organization.
- Performed client research and identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration and market expansion.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Professional Telephone Skills
British Council
Kenya08-2004
Associate of Arts - Tours And Travel
Universal Group of Colleges
Kenya03-1994
High School Diploma -
Nkuene Girls High School
Kenya11-1991
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Medication administration
- Health assessments
- Compassionate care
- Record keeping
- Collaboration skills
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Mobility support
- Safety awareness
- Emergency response
- Relationship building
Certification
- Washington State HCA License
- Developmental Disabilities Specialty
- Washington State Food Worker Card
- HSI Adult First Aid/CPR AED Certification
- Nursing Assistant registration
- Dementia Specialty Training
- Mental Health Specialty Training
- Nurse Delegation Diabetes
- 75 hrs DSHS Training
- Orientation and Safety
- Core Basic Training
- Nurse Delegation Core
Languages
English
Professional
Kiswahili
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver Volunteer
ACTS AFH
03.2025 - 03.2025
Volunteer Caregiver Attendant
Harmony Care AFH
06.2024 - 12.2024
Business Development Manager
Whiteleaf Group Ltd
01.2019 - 05.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Professional Telephone Skills
British Council
Associate of Arts - Tours And Travel
Universal Group of Colleges
High School Diploma -
Nkuene Girls High School
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