PURITY WAHU NJUGUNA
Patient Attendant
Nairobi,30
Summary
Experienced Health Care Assistant proficient in directing high-quality.
and efficient patient care. Reliable individual with approachable
demeanor, championing patient independence. Empathetic individual.
with impeccable customer service and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrates strong resilience and active listening. Dedicated care
worker with knowledge of diverse care needs. Offers companionship
and engaging activities for clients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Elderly Caregiver Volunteer
Little Sisters Of The Poor
02.2024 - Current
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Planned and implemented community outreach and events to provide health education about cancer, self-care and preventive breast examinations.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments improving efficacy by 40%.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
HOSPITAL PATIENT ATTENDANT
Avenue Hospital Home Care Limited
6 2023 - 12.2023
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Improved patient comfort by consistently providing compassionate care and maintaining clean, safe environment.
- Used wheelchairs, stretchers and movable beds to move patients between hospital locations.
ELDERLY CAREGIVER
Fairest Foundation Elderly Home
01.2018 - 05.2023
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and improving safety standards by 60%
- Implemented cognitive stimulation techniques like puzzles or memory games helping slow down cognitive decline in senior clients.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment enhancing infection control by 80%.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
Education
O-Levels Certificate - Kenya Certificate of Primary Education
OLYMPIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
Kibera 01.1999 - 01.2006
A-Levels Certificate - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
GATUNDU HIGH SCHOOL
Kiambu 01.2007 - 01.2009
Some College (No Degree) - Patient Attendant Course
AVENUE HOSPITAL HOME CARE LIMITED
Nairobi, Kenya 05.2023 - 12.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
INSTITUTE OF COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT
UK 01.2011 - 04.2012
Skills
Mobility support
undefinedCertification
15 Care Standards Certification, Care demy Education Company, UK
Cases Managed
- Physical - Muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, chronic asthma, epilepsy, etc.
- Developmental - Down syndrome, autism, dyslexia, processing disorders.
- Behavioral/Emotional - ADD, bi-polar, oppositional defiance disorder, etc.
- Sensory Impaired - Blind, visually impaired, deaf, limited hearing.
- Other cases: Septic Wounds, Burns, Asthma, Anaphylaxis, Post Operation/Surgery etc.
Medical Equipment Handled
- Suction machine
- Hospital stretchers
- Dressing packs
- Manual wheelchairs
- Endotracheal tube
- Oxygen delivery equipment
- Vital signs monitor
- Digital thermometer
- Glucometer
- Stethoscope
Current Read
Life on Purpose by Victor J. Stretcher
Phone Numbers
+254702454146, +254739579177
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver Volunteer
Little Sisters Of The Poor
02.2024 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Patient Attendant Course
AVENUE HOSPITAL HOME CARE LIMITED
05.2023 - 12.2023
ELDERLY CAREGIVER
Fairest Foundation Elderly Home
01.2018 - 05.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
INSTITUTE OF COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT
01.2011 - 04.2012
A-Levels Certificate - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
GATUNDU HIGH SCHOOL
01.2007 - 01.2009
O-Levels Certificate - Kenya Certificate of Primary Education
OLYMPIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
01.1999 - 01.2006
HOSPITAL PATIENT ATTENDANT
Avenue Hospital Home Care Limited
6 2023 - 12.2023
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