Phyllis Kinuthia
EVERETT,WA
Summary
Compassionate Caregiver, Special Needs, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in behavior modification techniques, emergency response training, and adaptive communication strategies to support individuals with diverse needs. Excel in patience, empathy, and active listening, ensuring comfort and trust while fostering independence and learning among clients.
Overview
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Language
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver, Special Needs
Alpha supported living
EVERETT, WA
06.2026 - Current
- Assisted personal care, hygiene, and dressing using person-centered support plans.
- Administered medications and recorded care notes accurately for Alpha supported living.
- Monitored client safety and reported concerns to supervisors promptly.
- Supported daily living tasks in supported living homes for special needs clients.
- Prepared meals and snacks following dietary needs and household routines.
- Supported community outings, appointments, and social activities with calm guidance.
- Maintained clean living spaces and organized client belongings respectfully.
- Developed positive relationships with families of special needs individuals.
- Administered medication when needed according to doctor's instructions.
- Observed, reported and documented patient status and care provided.
- Monitored physical and emotional health of clients.
- Performed light housekeeping duties related to client care such as laundry, changing bed linens or preparing meals.
- Encouraged independence by teaching basic self-care tasks such as brushing teeth and washing hands.
- Assisted in the development of life skills such as communication and mobility.
- Provided companionship by engaging in conversation, playing board games or reading stories together.
- Transported clients to appointments or other destinations using a wheelchair accessible vehicle.
- Provided assistance to special needs individuals with daily activities such as feeding, bathing and dressing.
Caregiver
Mill Creek of Bonaventure
Bothell, Washington
01.2026 - Current
- Supported daily living tasks in supported living homes for special needs clients.
- Assisted personal care, hygiene, and dressing using person-centered support plans.
- Monitored client safety and reported concerns to supervisors promptly.
- Maintained clean living spaces and organized client belongings respectfully.
- Communicated with families and care teams about daily needs and changes.
- Monitored physical and emotional health of clients.
- Encouraged independence by teaching basic self-care tasks such as brushing teeth and washing hands.
- Assisted in the development of life skills such as communication and mobility.
- Provided companionship by engaging in conversation, playing board games or reading stories together.
Caregiver
Harbour Pointe
Mukilteo, WA
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Supported daily living tasks in supported living homes for special needs clients.
- Assisted personal care, hygiene, and dressing using person-centered support plans.
- Monitored client safety and reported concerns to supervisors promptly.
- Supported community outings, appointments, and social activities with calm guidance.
- Maintained clean living spaces and organized client belongings respectfully.
- Communicated with families and care teams about daily needs and changes.
- Supported clients in community integration activities such as recreational outings, shopping trips and social gatherings.
- Administered medication when needed according to doctor's instructions.
- Observed, reported and documented patient status and care provided.
- Monitored physical and emotional health of clients.
- Encouraged independence by teaching basic self-care tasks such as brushing teeth and washing hands.
- Assisted in the development of life skills such as communication and mobility.
- Provided companionship by engaging in conversation, playing board games or reading stories together.
Caregiver/ medtech
Washington Oaks retirement facility
Everett, WA
- Assisted personal care, hygiene, and dressing using person-centered support plans.
- Administered medications and recorded care notes accurately for Alpha supported living.
- Monitored client safety and reported concerns to supervisors promptly.
- Supported community outings, appointments, and social activities with calm guidance.
- Maintained clean living spaces and organized client belongings respectfully.
- Communicated with families and care teams about daily needs and changes.
Education
Witu Secondary School
Lamu , KenyaSkills
- Medication administration
- Care plan documentation
- Personal care support
- Daily living support
- Safety monitoring
- Incident reporting
- Patient companionship
- Patient care and companionship
- Compassionate care
- Alzheimer's care
- Chronic disease management
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Patient mobility assistance
- End-of-life care
- Meal preparation
- Client transportation
- Transportation services
- Lifting and transferring
- First aid and safety
- State regulations
- ADL assistance
- Indirect patient care
- Supported living services
- Effective communication
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Active listening
- Progress documentation
- Client records
- Reliability and punctuality
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Time management
- Housekeeping duties
- Basic housekeeping
- Dining room support
- Community activities
- Mobility assistance
- Behavioral management
- At-home care instruction
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient care
- Housekeeping
- Personal hygiene assistance
- State regulations
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Patient care
- Assistance with ADLs
Languages
English
Professional
Certification
Home Care Aid
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Caregiver, Special Needs
Alpha supported living
06.2026 - Current
Caregiver
Mill Creek of Bonaventure
01.2026 - Current
Caregiver
Harbour Pointe
10.2023 - 07.2024
Caregiver/ medtech
Washington Oaks retirement facility
Witu Secondary School