Gerald Karanja
SKILLED CARE AND SUPPORTIVE WORKER
East Ham,Newham
Summary
Responsible Care Assistant enthusiastic about supporting best practices in hospital operations, compliance and healthcare management. Demonstrated strengths in multi-area management, quality assurance and service. Resourceful professional and collaborative team player. Attentive social work professional talented in client relationship management and care planning. Carries out basic tasks to promote independence and ADL management.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Care assistant
Kiambu Sub County Level 4 Hospital
Kiambu Town, Kiambu
01.2020 - 05.2023
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Worked professionally with caregiving teams and hospital departments to maintain continuity of care.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support.
- Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
- Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
- Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client home and care environments, prioritising risk-reduction, health and hygiene.
Personal care assistant
Ella HomeCare Services
Parklands, Nairobi,Kenya.
10.2018 - 11.2019
- Created positive relationships with clients through practical support and companionship, improving overall quality of life.
- Maintained client dignity and respect throughout personal care support, including dressing, showering and toileting.
- Safely transported and accompanied clients to appointments and activities.
- Assisted clients with daily household tasks including cleaning, laundry and food preparation.
- Operated hoists to move clients in and out of bed.
- Maintained hygienic living environments through regular cleaning.
Home care assistant
Fahari homecare
Westlands, Nairobi,Kenya
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Encouraged participation in social activities, promoting positive socialisation and community inclusion.
- Promoted comfort, dignity and respect by providing outstanding care assistance in toileting, bathing and personal hygiene.
- Conducted care needs assessments, using findings to tailor high quality care plans toward individual client needs.
- Upheld safety and hygiene standards to reduce incidents and accidents.
- Led monthly case reviews to evaluate client progress and plan for continuing services.
- Performed household tasks, such as cleaning, vacuuming and cooking, creating safe home environments and minimising risks.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Health Care Based Course
Brooklyn Training Institute
Westlands, Nairobi 01.2017 - 12.2017
Skills
- Personal care
- Meal preparation
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Social care
- Care plan management
- Organizational standards
- Housekeeping
- Medication administration
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Care assistant
Kiambu Sub County Level 4 Hospital
01.2020 - 05.2023
Personal care assistant
Ella HomeCare Services
10.2018 - 11.2019
Home care assistant
Fahari homecare
01.2018 - 08.2018
NVQ Level 2 - Health Care Based Course
Brooklyn Training Institute
01.2017 - 12.2017
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