Wangari Mwangi
Tacoma
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at Soul Winner AFH, providing compassionate support and promoting patient independence. Skilled in medication management and effective communication, I foster strong relationships while enhancing clients' quality of life. Committed to maintaining a safe environment and delivering personalized care, I prioritize dignity and emotional well-being in all interactions.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Soul Winner AFH
09.2024 - Current
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- 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.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- 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.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in caregiving techniques, enhancing the quality of care provided.
- Developed engaging recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, boosting mental stimulation for patients throughout their day-to-day lives.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
Education
Nyandarua High School
International Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Verbal and written communication skills
- First aid and safety
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Patient companionship
- Dementia care
- Compassionate communication
- Medical record-keeping
- Team collaboration
- Supportive companionship
- Alzheimer's care
- Direct patient care
- Behavioral management
- Medication management
- Documentation
- COVID-19 safety policies
- Mobility assistance
- Client documentation
- Special needs care
- Medication administration
- Behavior redirection
- Patient management
- Incident reporting
- Active listening
- Reliability and punctuality
- Compassion and empathy
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Safety awareness
- Social interaction
- Conflict resolution
- Patient advocacy
- Cultural sensitivity
- Stress management
- Nutrition
- Disability support
- Empathetic listening
- Lifting and transferring
- Resident empowerment
- Patient care and companionship
- Daily living activities assistance
- Dining room support
- Patient mobility assistance
- Autism support
- Compassionate client care
- Community activities
- Attentive to people
- Bedside care
- Fast learner
- Clear communication
- Dependable and responsible
- Patient care
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Basic housekeeping
- Emotional support
- Housekeeping
- Strong ethics
- Meal preparation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Relationship building
- Compassionate care
- Flexible schedule
Certification
1. NAR
2. HCA
3. DD
Timeline
Caregiver
Soul Winner AFH
09.2024 - Current
Nyandarua High School
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