Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at SALLY’S RESIDENTIAL, skilled in medication management and emotional support. Proven ability to enhance client independence and well-being through effective communication and personalized care plans. Recognized for implementing safety measures and fostering trusting relationships, ensuring optimal health outcomes for diverse patient needs.
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SHIFULAH NAKIYIMBA
Portland,OR
Summary
Overview
1
year of professional experience
Work History
SALLY’S RESIDENTIAL
Caregiver
07.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Implemented safety measures to ensure a secure living environment for clients.
- Assisted in meal preparation, ensuring nutritional needs were met consistently.
- Documented client progress and care plans to maintain accurate records for review.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
OPTIMAL CARE AGENCY
Caregiver
12.2024 - 05.2025
Job overview
- Facilitated daily activities for clients to boost their independence.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and families.
- Supported medication management by reminding clients of schedules and dosages.
- Assisted in meal preparation, ensuring nutritional needs were met consistently.
- Provided companionship, engaging clients in meaningful conversations and activities.
- Documented client progress and care plans to maintain accurate records for review.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
SHOREVIEW AFH RENTON
Caregiver
04.2024 - 07.2024
Job overview
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and well-being.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and families.
- Supported medication management by reminding clients of schedules and dosages.
- Assisted in meal preparation, ensuring nutritional needs were met consistently.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Assisted with ostomy care
- Supported special needs resident
- Attended to tube feeding
- Assisted in mechanical transfer of bed bound resident from bed to wheelchair and back
Education
ARC FOUNDATION McMinnville, OR
NURSING ASSISTANT
University Overview
BRILLIANT CONCEPTSTacoma, WA
HCA
University Overview
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Daily living assistance
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Basic housekeeping
- Emotional support
- Meal preparation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Relationship building
- First aid and safety
- Dementia care
- Team collaboration
- Medication management
- Documentation
- HIPAA compliance
- Special needs care
- ADL assistance
- Incident reporting
- End-of-life care
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- PPE usage
- Chronic illness management
- Verbal and written communication
- Safety awareness
- Cultural sensitivity
- Disability support
- Lifting and transferring
- At-home care instruction
- Dining room support
- Fast learner
- Bedside care
Timeline
Caregiver
OPTIMAL CARE AGENCY
12.2024 - 05.2025
Caregiver
SALLY’S RESIDENTIAL
07.2024 - Current
Caregiver
SHOREVIEW AFH RENTON
04.2024 - 07.2024
ARC FOUNDATION
NURSING ASSISTANT
BRILLIANT CONCEPTS
HCA
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