Rebecca Wamathai
Everett
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA, Dementia Care
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett
05.2024 - 07.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health records.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Direct Support Professional
Rehabco Inc
Bellingham
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Supported individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Assisted clients in developing life skills and achieving personal goals.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and care activities.
- Facilitated recreational activities to promote social engagement and wellness.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance client well-being.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Caregiver - CNA
The Homecare
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Offered emotional and psychological support to patients and other members of the household especially when assigned hospice care duties.
Travel Certified Nurse Assistant
Actriv
05.2022 - 08.2024
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outake information.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 12-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and quickly providing care.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Live-In Caregiver
AFH Management Senior Care
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
Senior Clinician
Ministry Of Health
03.2015 - 12.2020
- Perform diagnosis among patients with skin or lung disease in order to prescribe medication.
- Administer advanced clinical services to patients diagnosed with lung and/or skin diseases.
- Attending to patients with adverse drug reactions after treatment of Tuberculosis has been initiated.
- Monitor, review and document the progress of patients with skin and/or lung disease in order to advise accordingly.
- Refer patients with advanced skin and /or lung diseases to medical specialists for further diagnosis and treatment.
- Monitored patients' conditions and progress to reevaluate treatment.
- Provided and managed direct patient care by conducting physical examinations, evaluations and assessments to determine diagnosis.
- Advised patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene and disease prevention.
- Explained procedures and discussed test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
Certificate - Certified Nurse Assistant
Excel Health Careers Training
DesMoines, WAHigher Diploma - Lung And Skin
Kenya Medical Training College
Nairobi, Kenya Diploma - Clinical Medicine And Surgery
Kenya Medical Training College
Nairobi, KenyaSkills
- Compassionate Communication
- Observation Documentation
- Meal Preparation
- Mobility Assistance
- Basic Housekeeping
- HIPAA Compliance
- Housekeeping
- End of life care
- Dementia Care
- Daily living assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
Certification
- Active CPR and First Aid certificates
- Dementia Specialty Training
- Nurse Delegation
- Safety Training and Orientation
- Mental Health Specialty Training
Timeline
CNA, Dementia Care
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett
05.2024 - 07.2025
Direct Support Professional
Rehabco Inc
12.2023 - 08.2024
Caregiver - CNA
The Homecare
01.2023 - 08.2024
Travel Certified Nurse Assistant
Actriv
05.2022 - 08.2024
Live-In Caregiver
AFH Management Senior Care
03.2021 - 04.2022
Senior Clinician
Ministry Of Health
03.2015 - 12.2020
Certificate - Certified Nurse Assistant
Excel Health Careers Training
Higher Diploma - Lung And Skin
Kenya Medical Training College
Diploma - Clinical Medicine And Surgery
Kenya Medical Training College