Patient Care Assistant

MAGDALINE MUKAMI WAWERU

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Professional Summary

Experienced health care assistant providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements. Skills

• Time Management

• Patient Care

• Patient-focused care

• Supporting personal needs

• Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge

• Feeding Assistance

• Meal Preparation

• Attention to Detail

• Empathy and Compassionate Care

• Observing responses

• Preparing meals

• Patient Positioning

• Calm Under Stress

• Catheter Care

• Mobility Assistance

• Bedsore Prevention

Work History

healthcare Assistant, 04/2024 to Current

personal homecare

Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.

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• Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy. Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.

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• Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.

• Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various health conditions.

Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.

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Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.

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Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families, fostering an environment of trust and open communication that facilitated better healthcare experiences.

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• Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.

• Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care. Healthcare Assistant, 10/2023 to 11/2023

Wama Nursing Home

Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.

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• Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.

• Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas. Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.

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• Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.

• Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations. Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.

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• Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment. Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.

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Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.

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Education

Healthcare Assistant: 01/2023

Barons Institute College

KCSE: 11/2021

Upperhill Secondary School - Kenya

computer science: 01/2021

Jesus Winner College

KCPE: 11/2016

Lenana Primary School - Kenya

Languages

English:

Advanced (C1)

Kiswahili:

Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

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