Disability Support Care Assistant
Resume:
PROFILE
CORE SKILLS
WORK EXPERIENCE
Passionate and experienced caregiver with experience working with children and adults who have a variety of special needs, including autism, down syndrome, and cerebral palsy. Dedicated to providing high-quality care and support to help clients reach their fullest potential. Have the ability to work in a team and independently, also maintain good interpersonal skill, initiative, and commitment. Seeking an opportunity to showcase my skills and experience, help in meeting organizational goals and become a valuable member of the team.
Assisted patient with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and ambulation.
Provided light housekeeping services such as laundry, dusting, vacuuming and meal preparation. Used assisted mobility equipment like walking stick to move around as expected under the health and safety act.
Created a daily living regime which incorporated modified meal plans, exercise, and spiritual well- being.
Ensured proper positioning every 2 hours, promoting comfort and taking care of the pressure areas. Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with medical personnel.
Administered prescribed oral medications, under the written direction of a physician. Live-in-Care
Position: Home-care Assistant
GITAU VICTORIA WAITHERA
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Nakuru, Kenya
Jun - Jul 2022
Provided companionship, meal preparation, medication reminders, transportation to appointments as needed.
Maintained accurate records for each client including daily schedules, medications, etc. Communicated effectively with clients’ families regarding progress and any concerns or issues that arise.
Carried out all instructions from supervisors regarding safety procedures and infection control. Assisted with bathing, dressing and grooming for clients with physical disabilities; this included using adaptive equipment to assist in these tasks.
Helped client with mobility issues get around the house safely by pushing wheelchair or assisting them while walking.
Assisted in the development of individualized care plans for children with special needs such as mentally handicapped, autistic, cerebral palsy, down syndrome including those who were nonverbal. Assisted children in personal hygiene like bathing, dressing, feeding, nails trimming, combing and brushing.
Arise Hope Special Needs Daycare Center
Position: Caregiver (Volunteer)
Personal care
Basic life support
Safeguarding knowledge
Medication administration
Patient handling and positioning
Health and Safety
Clinical waste disposal
Prompt, courteous and team oriented
Verbal and written communication
Highly organized and efficient
Jun 2022-
Sept 2022
EDUCATION
PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS
REFEREES
Provided on Request
Rafa Institute of Disability Care Studies
Disability Support Care Course
Melvin Jones Lions Academy
International General Certificate of Secondary Education Lions Primary School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education
2022 Care Certificate (15 standards) - Florence Academy ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS
IELTS
Police clearance certificate
Covid Certificate
2012 - 2015
2004 - 2011
Understanding your role
Duty of care
Safeguarding of Adults
Safeguarding of Children
Health and Safety
Communication
Privacy and Dignity
Equality and Diversity
Infection Prevention and Control
Working in Person Centered Way
Handling Information
Basic Life Support
Personal Development
Fluid and Nutrition
Awareness of Mental Health, Dementia
Scripture Union of Kenya Certificate
5.0
5.0
5.5
6.5
5.5
Listening
Reading
Writing
Speaking
Overall
Kenya Music Festivals Certificate of Participation March 2022
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