Tenneh Samura
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Dedicated Personal Care Assistant with a proven track record at Precious Care At Home Services, enhancing client wellness through compassionate caregiving and expert meal preparation. Skilled in emotional support and CPR, I've significantly improved clients' quality of life. Achievements include developing personalized care plans that increased client satisfaction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Precious Care At Home Services
4012 Williamsburg Ct, Fairfax, VA 22032
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Contributed to a positive home atmosphere by engaging clients in conversation and recreational activities tailored to their interests.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, sharing updates with family members and healthcare providers as necessary.
- Managed household chores efficiently, enabling clients to enjoy a clean living space without added stress or physical strain.
- Ensured timely medication administration, managing accurate records of dosages and schedules for multiple clients.
- Assisted clients with meal planning and preparation, taking into consideration dietary restrictions and preferences for optimal nutrition.
- Prevented injuries through diligent observation of the environment and prompt intervention when needed during mobility assistance tasks.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided respite care for families, allowing them the opportunity to recharge while ensuring their loved one received consistent quality care.
- Facilitated client transportation to appointments, ensuring punctuality while providing emotional support during visits.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
Caretaker
Self Employed Services
Freetown, Sierra Leone
03.2015 - 08.2017
- Enhanced clients'' quality of life by providing compassionate and attentive in-home care.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ahmadiyya Muslim Senior Secondary School
Freetown Sierra Leone06.2003
Skills
Grooming assistance
Emotional Support
Personal Hygiene Assistance
Housekeeping tasks
Dressing assistance
Compassionate patient care
CPR Certified
Meal Preparation
Compassionate Care
Direct Patient Care
Compassionate Caregiving
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Precious Care At Home Services
12.2023 - Current
Caretaker
Self Employed Services
03.2015 - 08.2017
High School Diploma -
Ahmadiyya Muslim Senior Secondary School