SHARON KARANJA
*************@*****.*** 672-***-**** Burnaby, BC V5A 2V2
SUMMARY Compassionate Health Care Assistant with background in providing quality patient care, including assistance with daily living activities and medical support tasks. Highlight strengths in patient communication, health education, and maintaining a safe environment for patients. Demonstrated impact in previous roles through effective teamwork, uplifting patient morale, and streamlining office procedures for efficiency.
SKILLS
Fall Prevention
Fire Safety
Infection Control
Medication Assistance
Caregiver Wellness
Personal Care
Essential Bed Rest
Nutrition and Meal Preparation
Patient Observation
Monitoring fluids
Problem-solving aptitude
Symptom documentation
Community activities
Multitasking
Patient comfort
Observation Documentation
Patient Management
Multitasking Abilities
Team building
Interpersonal Communication
Physical therapy support
Nutrition management
Blood Sugar Monitoring
Patient bathing
Bedside manner
Bedsore Prevention
Vital signs monitoring
First Aid Certification
Transport patients
Patient Relations
Emergency Response
Feeding Assistance
Mobility Assistance
Patient Assessments
Electronic Charting
CPR Certification
Catheter Care
Patient Positioning
EXPERIENCE
CAREAIDE NUMBER: 152450
SALES & AIR TICKETING AGENT Kenya Airways - Nairobi, Kenya 01/2019
Assisted passengers with luggage tagging and check-in procedures
Conducted ticketing transactions and managed reservations
Handled seat assignments and responded to inquiries regarding flight details
Verified reservations, calculated fares, and processed payments accurately
CAREGIVER/ CARE AIDE Gurunanak Hospital - Nairobi, Kenya 01/2022
Provided compassionate support to elderly and infirm patients
Assisted clients with personal care tasks and maintaining hygiene standards
Effectively communicated with patients to identify and address their needs
Demonstrated efficiency and dependability in a busy healthcare environment
PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER Argyle Home Healthcare – Surrey, Canada 07/2023
Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
Provide meal preparation, medication management, and feeding assistance according to clients' needs
Offer mobility support, including transfers and exercises, to maintain or improve clients' mobility and independence
Provide personal care and hygiene assistance, monitor clients' health status, and report any changes to healthcare professionals
Offer emotional support, companionship, and respite care to clients and their families
Assist with household tasks, ensure a safe environment, and promote clients' safety and comfort
HCA CLINICAL STUDENT Burnaby, Canada 09/2024
6weeks at AgeCare Harmony court, Burnaby
2weeks at Chrysalis 22-24, Surrey
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Kenya Airways Pride Center Nairobi, Kenya 01/2019 IATA DIPLOMA
Brooklyn Training Institute Nairobi, Kenya 01/2022CAREGIVING CERTIFICATE
Vancouver Career College Burnaby, Canada 11/2024 HCA DIPLOMA