Kevin Otieno Okumu
Summary
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. 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.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Assistant
Gundersen Health System
Nakuru, Kenya
12.2022 - Current
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Utilized nursing knowledge to identify patient needs and offer appropriate remedies.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Evaluated patients' progress in treatment, communicating observations to physician on duty to maintain or adjust prescribed care.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Senior Caregiver
Ujuzi Fursa Africa
Nairobi, Kenya
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.
- Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Caregiver
HomeReach HomeCare
Hurlingham, Nairobi, Kenya
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- 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.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
Care Assistant
Bena Care
Runda Drive, Nairobi
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Medicine And Community Health
Mount Kenya University
Nairobi, Kenya10.2020
Skills
- Protein Handling
- Clean Living Spaces
- Meal Assistance
- Mi-Co Mi-Forms
- Performance Improvement
- Bandage Care
- Learning Styles
- Deliver Exceptional Care
- Ability to Lift
- Client Records Management
- Oral Hygiene
- Word Processing
- Attentive to People
- Bill Payment
- Home Management
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Dietary Needs
- Behavioral Corrections
- Proper Staffing
- Sanitizing Surfaces
- Vital Signs Management
- Communication Assistance
- Mobility Support
- Diet and Nutrition
- Nursing Assistance
- Direct Supervision
- Patient Toileting
- Equipment Care
- Health Care System
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 21 in the development of patients care and management plan in care homes.
- Supervised team of 21 Care giver staff members.
- Documented and resolved blood pressure promptly which led to avoidance of further Hypertensive complications.
Certification
- Care Giving Certificate - Alison Online
- Emergency Triage Assessment and Treatment (ETAT+) - Gertrude's Hospital
- First Aid and CPR Certification - St. Josephs Ambulance
- International Computer Driving License (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) - Maseno University
- Class B Driving License - Rocky Driving School
- PCHM - Personal Care Homemaker
- PCW - Personal Care Worker
- PCA - Personal Care Aide
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Affiliations
- Lions Club
Physical Fitness Activities, Reading Novels, Adventure
- Cardiovascular exercises : Running, cycling, swimming, and aerobics to improve stamina.
- Strength training : Weightlifting, bodyweight exercises, and resistance training
- Flexibility exercises : Yoga, Pilates, and stretching
- Outdoor sports : Engaging in sports like soccer, basketball, tennis, or hiking
- Fiction Novels : This includes literary fiction, historical fiction, romance, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and more.
- Non-fiction Novels : Biographies, memoirs, self-help, science, history, and true crime.
- Classics : Timeless literary works that have had a significant impact on literature and culture.
- Outdoor activities : Hiking, camping, rock climbing, white-water rafting, bungee jumping, and skydiving are all popular outdoor adventures.
- Traveling to new places : Exploring unfamiliar destinations and immersing oneself in different cultures can be an adventurous experience.
Timeline
Nurse Assistant
Gundersen Health System
12.2022 - Current
Senior Caregiver
Ujuzi Fursa Africa
02.2022 - 09.2022
Caregiver
HomeReach HomeCare
01.2021 - 12.2021
Care Assistant
Bena Care
03.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Medicine And Community Health
Mount Kenya University