ANTONY KAMAU
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
Summary
Compassionate Home Support Worker with a proven track record at Sahara Home Care & Hospice, excelling in medication administration and fostering emotional well-being. Known for attention to detail and reliability, I enhance clients' quality of life through engaging activities and personalized care, ensuring dignity and respect in every interaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Support Worker
Sahara Home Care & Hospice
02.2023 - Current
- Oversee accurate documentation of care provided, changes in condition, and communication with healthcare providers for continuity of care purposes.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill clients while maintaining dignity, respect, and comfort throughout their final days.
- Aided disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Facilitate medication administration according to prescribed schedules and doses.
- Monitor progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Actively participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the home support worker field.
- Manage household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and grocery shopping to maintain a clean and organized living environment for clients.
- Provide emotional support during difficult times by actively listening and empathizing with clients'' experiences.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members with active engagement asking open-ended questions to encourage them to express their thoughts and feelings.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem by introducing exercise at least 30 minutes a day most days of the week and general wellness.
- Assist in training, mentoring and consultation to over 10 staffs to enhance performance and professional development.
Home Health Care Worker
Nikko Homecare Services
01.2019 - 11.2022
- Implemented engaging recreational activities such as playing music, having objects to touch and interact with, and hand massage for clients suffering from dementia, enhancing cognitive function and emotional wellbeing.
- Helped maintain client hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing assistance, fostering dignity and self-esteem in daily routines.
- Assisted 4-5 patients per day with daily living activities, resulting in a higher quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean living space for clients, contributing to their overall wellness.
- Collaborated with family members and caregivers to provide a consistent and supportive care environment, enhancing client satisfaction.
- Provided essential support for clients with disabilities by assisting in adaptive equipment usage and performing transfers safely.
- Followed nutritional plans to Prepare and serve nutritious meals
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Promoted independence among elderly clients by assisting them with essential tasks such as grocery shopping and doctor appointments.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity when working with diverse clientele, respecting unique customs and traditions in the provision of care.
Home Child Care Providers
Upendo Homecare
08.2017 - 11.2018
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines as instructed by employer.
- Implemented consistent routines for naptime, mealtime, and playtime, creating a structured environment conducive to learning.
- Efficiently managed the financial aspects of a home-based childcare business, such as budgeting expenses and tracking payments from parents.
- Improved language skills in young learners through engaging storytelling sessions and interactive games.
- Prepare formulas and change diapers for infants
- Plan, prepare and serve meals for children and may perform other housekeeping duties
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home
- Instruct children in personal hygiene
- Tend to the emotional well-being of children and support their social development
- Discipline children according to the methods requested by the parents
- Provide age-appropriate educational training through organized activities such as games, crafts, reading and outings
- Take children to and from school and appointments
Education
No Degree - Certificate in Health Care Assistant
Go Care Training Institute
NAIROBI04-2017
High School Diploma -
KIAMARIGA BOYS HIGH SCHOOL
NYERI10-2014
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Basic first aid
- Transferring and mobility assistance
- Home safety check
- Nutrition
- Excellent communication
- Empathy and compassion
- Active listening
- Patience and flexibility
- Ability to work independently
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
- Maintaining client independence: Helping a client with mobility issues to safely transfer in and out of bed, use assistive devices, or perform personal hygiene tasks, allowing them to retain as much independence as possible
- Providing companionship and emotional Engaging in meaningful conversations, listening to client concerns, and offering emotional support to combat loneliness and isolation
- Medication management: Administering medications according to a client's prescription and monitoring potential side effects
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Languages
Swahili
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Home Support Worker
Sahara Home Care & Hospice
02.2023 - Current
Home Health Care Worker
Nikko Homecare Services
01.2019 - 11.2022
Home Child Care Providers
Upendo Homecare
08.2017 - 11.2018
No Degree - Certificate in Health Care Assistant
Go Care Training Institute
High School Diploma -
KIAMARIGA BOYS HIGH SCHOOL
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