Teresia Kangethe
Kent,WA
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mcdonald Employment Services
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help client achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for client health and satisfaction.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Collaborated with care team to create individualized care plan to patient''s needs.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Med Tech
Dependable Staffing Agency
12.2021 - Current
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Supported needs of 15+ residents under long-term care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
Home Health Care Aide
The Key Of Washington/Homecare Assistant
07.2018 - 04.2024
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Contributed to successful discharge planning for transitioning patients from hospital settings back into their homes safely.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care services.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, helping them navigate complex healthcare systems with ease.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Developed effective coping strategies for managing client behaviors related to dementia or cognitive decline, fostering a positive atmosphere.
- Maintained a clean, safe home environment for patients through regular housekeeping tasks and adhering to hygiene protocols.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Built strong relationships with patients and their families through open communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Facilitated timely medical appointments by arranging transportation and accompanying patients when necessary.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Monitored patient vital signs regularly to detect changes in health status early on and report concerns promptly to healthcare professionals.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
- Prevented falls and injuries by implementing safety measures within the home environment based on individual risk assessments.
Home Health Aide
Careforce,Inc/Fedelta
04.2018 - 10.2023
- Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning and regular skin assessments, maintaining patient comfort while reducing complications.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Utilized effective communication skills when interacting with diverse populations including non-English speakers or individuals with cognitive impairments.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions as directed by healthcare providers, improving patient comfort and mobility.
Administrative Assistant
Power Innovations Ltd.
10.2011 - 05.2016
- Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
- Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing organizational systems.
- Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale.
- Transcribed and organized information to assist in preparing speeches and presentations.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data.
- Supported company leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Liaised between clients and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication.
- Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency.
- Optimized calendar management for executives by scheduling appointments strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Streamlined invoice processing procedures to ensure timely payment of vendors while minimizing errors in financial records.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
- Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure a smooth integration into the team.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Boosted team productivity by managing communication channels and ensuring timely responses to inquiries.
- Facilitated timely delivery of special projects to meet organizational and departmental objectives.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bugema Adventist School
Kampala,UgandaPractical Nursing
Sumner College
Portland, OR2025
Associate of Science - Health Administration
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA2024
Nursing Assistance
Health Professional Institute
Federal Way, United States2019
Home Care Aide
Caregiver For Hire USA
Federal Way, United States2016
Skills
- Nurse Delegated Medication Technician
- Family Education
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Patient Safety Management
- Geriatric Care
- Compassionate
- EMR Updating
- Vital signs monitoring
- Decision-Making
- Resident Care Associate
- Supply Restocking
- Caregiver Relations
Professional References
Mckenzie Thom
Client & Caregiver Success Manager
The Key of Washington
mthom@Thekey.com
2067081247
2067081247
Lakshmi G.
Cell: 206 601-8084
Redmond,WA.
Human Rescources Department
Careforce Inc./Fedelta Homecare
Tel.(425) 712-1999.
Lawrence Thuku
Lence Aparrel
Cell:206 773-5434
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mcdonald Employment Services
10.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant/Med Tech
Dependable Staffing Agency
12.2021 - Current
Home Health Care Aide
The Key Of Washington/Homecare Assistant
07.2018 - 04.2024
Home Health Aide
Careforce,Inc/Fedelta
04.2018 - 10.2023
Administrative Assistant
Power Innovations Ltd.
10.2011 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Bugema Adventist School
Practical Nursing
Sumner College
Associate of Science - Health Administration
Ashworth College
Nursing Assistance
Health Professional Institute
Home Care Aide
Caregiver For Hire USA
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