Rahab Kinyanjui
PUYALLUP,WA
Summary
Highly motivated direct care worker with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Compassionate with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to those in need. Committed to providing quality patient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forensic Care Associate
Western State Hospital
Lakewood , WA
2018.01 - Current
- Assess clients' mental health to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Provide crisis intervention services in emergencies.
- Collaborates with psychiatrists and medical professionals to ensure optimal client care.
- Counsel patients on how to identify triggers that lead to negative behaviors or emotions.
- Monitor, evaluate and record client progress with respect to treatment goals.
- Assist with patient transfers to various wards.
- Assist with activities of daily living.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The cottages at edgewood
Milton , WA
2016.03 - 2017.12
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Report changes in patient condition to the RN.
- Serve meals to patients and assist with feeding when needed.
- Perform housekeeping duties.
- Assist with the ambulation using appropriate equipment safely.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gallaria woods retirement homes
Birmingham , AL
2010.05 - 2015.09
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and recreational activities.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Assisted with bathing, dressing, and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Alabama Training Centre
Birmingham, AL2009-02
Some College (No Degree) - Hotel And Restaurant Management
Dima College
Nairobi KenyaSkills
- Dementia Care
- Patient Care
- Multitasking and Organization
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Dependable and Responsible
- Direct Patient Care
- Strong Ethics
- First aid and safety
Certification
- Certified nursing assistant
- Nursing delegation
- Dementia and Alzheimer's training
- Basic life support (CPR) certification
- Crisis prevention intervention (CPI)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Swahili
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Became a lead nurse aide in my department.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Forensic Care Associate
Western State Hospital
2018.01 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
The cottages at edgewood
2016.03 - 2017.12
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gallaria woods retirement homes
2010.05 - 2015.09
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Alabama Training Centre
Some College (No Degree) - Hotel And Restaurant Management
Dima College
- Certified nursing assistant
- Nursing delegation
- Dementia and Alzheimer's training
- Basic life support (CPR) certification
- Crisis prevention intervention (CPI)
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