Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
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Valerie M. Thuo
Middletown,DE
Summary
Overview
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Kaleidoscope Family Solutions
Caregiver
08.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between home care settings by coordinating services and communicating effectively with all parties involved.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Developed engaging recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, boosting mental stimulation for patients throughout their day-to-day lives.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
First Impression Staffing
Concierge Team Member
02.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Maintained a clean and welcoming lobby area, ensuring guests felt comfortable upon arrival.
- Assisted in resolving guest concerns promptly, resulting in positive feedback and return visits.
- Provided exceptional customer service to all guests, earning recognition as a top-performing team member.
- Managed concierge desk operations efficiently, handling high volumes of inquiries with ease.
- Handled complex logistics for group bookings while maintaining an organized schedule that met the needs of all parties involved.
- Supported front desk operations as needed during busy periods or staff shortages without compromising quality of service provided at the concierge desk.
Family Friends And Neighbors
Baby sitting
07.2022 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on the baby's conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
Education
St. Agnes Primary School
01.2016
University Overview
Delaware Technical Community College
01.2024
University Overview
Middletown High School
07.2020
University Overview
Nembu Girls' High School
01.2019
University Overview
Skills
- Effective communication skills
- Incident Reporting
- Good with general computer work
- Good hospitality
- First aid and safety
- Fast Learner
- Filing and Data Archiving
- Caregiving
- Documentation
- Progress Documentation
- State Regulations Knowledge
- Strong Ethics
- Multitasking and Organization
- Problem-Solving
- Patient Care
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Relationship Building
- CPR certification
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- first aid certification from St. Johns Ambulance.
- CPR Certification of complition, American Redcross
recommendations
recommendations
- Joseph Githiri, Case Manager -CRISP, Conexio Care, 302-563-3150, joegithiri8@gmail.com2
- Elizabeth Ngugi, former employer, +1(781) 864-2201, Elizabeth.Ngugi@Nemours.Org
- Paul Githinji, Senior pastor St. Veronica Anglican Mission Church, 302-401-9150 , thuopaulg@yahoo.com
awards
awards
First Aid and Drills certificates from St.Johns Ambulance.
CPR certificate of completion,American Redcross
Affiliations
Affiliations
- cooking
- reading
- socializing
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Software
Microsoft Work, Excel, google docs
Timeline
Caregiver
Kaleidoscope Family Solutions
08.2023 - Current
Concierge Team Member
First Impression Staffing
02.2023 - Current
Baby sitting
Family Friends And Neighbors
07.2022 - 01.2023
St. Agnes Primary School
Delaware Technical Community College
Middletown High School
Nembu Girls' High School
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