S Y L V I A N. SMITH
SeaTac,WA
Summary
Qualified Certified Nursing Assistant with solid background in providing compassionate and attentive care to clients. Proven ability to manage daily activities and support physical and emotional well-being. Demonstrated reliability and adaptability in handling diverse caregiving tasks and nurturing environments.
Professional caregiver with solid background in providing personalized care and support. Skilled in managing daily living activities, medication administration, and creating safe and comfortable environment. Known for strong collaboration, reliability, and adaptability to evolving needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care and achieving positive outcomes with empathy and patience.
Experienced with providing compassionate care and support to individuals with diverse needs. Utilizes effective communication and problem-solving skills to enhance patient well-being. Track record of building trusting relationships and adapting to changing care requirements.
Committed care giver of 6 years experience in home healthcare. Dedicated to delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort, and dignity. Well-versed in direct patient care and recordkeeping.
Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized, and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Care Giver
Nana Adult Care
12.2021 - 05.2025
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, promoting overall wellbeing.
- Handled household management tasks like laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping leading to a well-maintained living space.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment, reducing the risk of infection or injury.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing for enhanced selfesteem.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities for improved quality of life.
- Managed patient medications, ensuring accurate dosages and timely administration.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Promoted client independence through encouragement and assistance in self-care tasks when appropriate.
- Maintained detailed records of daily activities, observations, incidents, medication intake-allowing for effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Drove patients to appointments and errands, ensuring their transportation needs were met safely and punctually.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to healthcare providers promptly.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Educated family members about caregiving techniques for continuity of care during caregiver absences or transitions between shifts.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Coordinated medical appointments for efficient scheduling and minimized conflicts or overlaps in care provision.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- 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.
Caregiver
Visiting angels
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Performed household chores to ensure cleanliness, safety, and livability.
- Assisted residents in managing daily living including lifting, bathing, and feeding support.
- Maintained case notes to document resident progress and condition.
- Collaborated with peers and medical teams to support resident care plans, working under RN's supervision.
- Crafted activities enjoyed by residents, with creative programs, including game nights, concerts, card games, makeover sessions, and physical activities.
- Evaluated patient's medical condition on daily basis.
- Encouraged social interaction of clients and participated in activities that encouraged reading, games, and activities
- Assisted the patient in day-to-day basic functions and prepared patient's meals according to meal plans.
- Provided dignified care to residents in assisted living and memory care communities, including those with all stages of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- 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.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
Caretaker
Serengeti caregiving
02.2021 - 11.2021
- Maintenance of hygiene
- Bed side care
- Client social interaction
- Provided compassionate care to residents, assisting with daily tasks such as meal preparation and personal grooming.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Developed strong relationships with residents and families, fostering trust and open communication.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Improved resident satisfaction by promptly addressing maintenance requests and ensuring a clean living environment.
- Maintained accurate records of activities, incidents, and resident information for regulatory compliance.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of recreational events for residents, promoting social engagement and wellbeing.
Caregiver
Carojohns
08.2020 - 12.2020
- House keeping
- Companionship
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- 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.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Education
Nursing Assistant Program - Nursing assistant
Professional Health Center
Federal Way, WA04.2021
HCA - Care giver
Home Aid Training Center
Federal Way, WA07.2020
BBA - Business Administration
Makerere University Business School
01.2006
Skills
- First aid and CPR
- Community activities
- Light housekeeping
- Clean living spaces
- Shopping and errands
- Deliver exceptional care
- Client documentation
- Behavior redirection
- Monitor vital signs
- Client transportation
- Companionship
- Cooking and meal preparation
- Personal hygiene
- First aid and safety
- Patient care
- Housekeeping duties
- Emotional support
- Meal preparation
- Empathy display
- Medical equipment operation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Medication administration
- Transportation services
- Care plan management
- Behavioral management
- Chronic disease management
- Case management
- Recreational activities
- Physical therapy assistance
- Organizational growth
- Errand running
- Case management experience
- Client safety and first aid
- State regulations
- Fall prevention
- Dependable and responsible
- Direct patient care
- Multitasking and organization
- Patient companionship
- Strong ethics
- Medication and appointment reminders
- End-of-life care
- Medical record-keeping
- Team collaboration
- Compassionate care
- COVID-19 safety policies
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 5 staff members.
Timeline
Private Care Giver
Nana Adult Care
12.2021 - 05.2025
Caretaker
Serengeti caregiving
02.2021 - 11.2021
Caregiver
Visiting angels
01.2021 - 10.2022
Caregiver
Carojohns
08.2020 - 12.2020
HCA - Care giver
Home Aid Training Center
BBA - Business Administration
Makerere University Business School
Nursing Assistant Program - Nursing assistant
Professional Health Center
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