SIMON NGANGA
Kent,WA
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.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Sunrise Care Home
University Place, WA
03.2024 - 11.2024
- 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.
- 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.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- 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.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- 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.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
Education
Certificate in Nursing Assistant - Healthcare
Vitals Healthcare Training Center
Kent, WA12-2024
Certificate in Caregiving - Healthcare
Dr. ELI Homecare Training
Federal Way, WA03-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
NAIROBI,KE08-2019
Skills
- Compassionate client care
- Chronic Disease Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Mobility Assistance
- Documentation
Affiliations
- Researching
- Team building
- Physical exercises
Languages
Swahili
Full Professional
Certification
- Nursing Assistant Registration
- Certified nursing Assistant
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Caregiver
Sunrise Care Home
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Nursing Assistant Registration
- Certified nursing Assistant
Certificate in Nursing Assistant - Healthcare
Vitals Healthcare Training Center
Certificate in Caregiving - Healthcare
Dr. ELI Homecare Training
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
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