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Ruth Kimaiyo

Homewood,AL

Summary

Kind Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar with scheduling and managing appointments, coordinating household support and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need. Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver

Nancy Meli
Murfreesboro, TN
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
  • Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
  • Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
  • Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.

Elderly Caregiver

Abigael Njuguna
Portland, OR
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
  • Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
  • Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
  • Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
  • Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
  • Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
05-2026

Skills

  • Chronic Illness Management
  • Transportation Services
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Alzheimer's Care
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Progress Documentation
  • Basic Housekeeping
  • Meal Preparation
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Patient Companionship
  • ADL Assistance
  • Compassionate client care
  • Problem-Solving
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • COVID-19 Safety Policies
  • Elderly Care
  • Hoyer Lifting Equipment

Certification

  • I have certification on adult first aid/CPR/ AED issued on 7/5/2023
  • I have certification on DD caregiver

Timeline

Caregiver

Nancy Meli
09.2023 - 04.2024

Elderly Caregiver

Abigael Njuguna
05.2023 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Middle Tennessee State University

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