KL Karen Lamya
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PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
Caring healthcare aide with three years providing in-home care to over 20 patients. Detailed when reviewing instructions and medical charts to appropriately administer medications and treatments. Upbeat when entering patients' homes and throughout interactions for professional and personalized care services.
Well-rounded Personal Care Aide with three years assisting clients with various daily living needs at home. Talented at offering attentive care to patients by managing health needs, helping with personal grooming, carrying out light housekeeping and Task. Expert communicator when supporting patients' needs, documenting information and interacting with supervisors. Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.
Responsible care giver with expertise in patient care and proficient in emergency response care. Skilled at monitoring ongoing conditions with knowledge of documentation practices. Compassionate nature provides families with peace of mind while offering ambulation and personal assistance to meet diverse patient needs.
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.
Devoted care giver, providing exemplary service to individuals in residential care environments with utmost respect and consideration. Supportive care professional, monitoring client behaviors and encouraging participation in healthy activities as noted within care plan. Deliberate role model, demonstrating healthy behavior for daily living and social interactions. Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
SKILLS First Aid Certification
Community Integration
Diet and Nutrition
Incapacitation Care
Incident Reporting
Strong Ethics
Independent Thinking
Assisting with Daily Living
Continuous Development
Positive Reinforcement Methods
PPE Usage
Ability to Lift Clients
Personal Service
Bedsore Prevention
Respectful and Compassionate
Attentive to People
Medical Reminders
Dependable and Responsible
Bedside Care
Verbal and Written
Communication
Household Management
Social Perceptiveness
Patient and Caregiver Education
Client Education
Client Records Management
Mobility Assistance
Companionship and Emotional
Support
Problem Identification
Heavy Lifting
Meal Planning and Preparation
Multitasking and Organization
Medication and Appointment
Reminders
COVID-19 Safety Policies
Personal Care Assistance
Behavior Redirection
Spreadsheet Tracking
Progressive Care
Garbage Disposal
Bathing and Dressing
Emergency Situations
Healthy Eating
Meal Assistance
Infection Prevention and Control
Condition Monitoring
Incontinence Care
Sanitizing Surfaces
Prosthetic Attachment and
Removal
Wound Care
Accurate in Following Orders
Walker and Cane Instruction
Vitals Monitoring and
Documentation
Communication Assistance
Developing Client Trust
Range of Motion Exercises
Housekeeping
WORK HISTORY CAREGIVER 05/2010 to 07/2012
The Salvation Army Territory Zambia Ndola, Zambia Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed. Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers. Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery. EDUCATION Certificate Equality And Diversity 04/2022 Florence Academy, United Kingdom
Certificate Conflict Resolution 04/2022
Florence Academy, United Kingdom
Certificate Health And Safety 04/2022
Health And Safety, Florence Academy
Certificate Nurse Aid 01/2007
The Salvation Army Territory, Zambia, Ndola
Completed professional development in Subject
Certificate Short Course in Computers 07/2005
Twikatane Ndola Vocational Training Centre, Ndola Certificate High School 2004
Chifubu Secondary School, Ndola