GRACE KARANJA
Birmingham,UNITED KINGDOM
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in personal care plan execution and dementia care. Proficient in using medical software and specialised equipment, ensuring patient safety and comfort. Demonstrates strong interpersonal aptitude and empathetic communication, fostering a supportive environment for patients. Skilled in manual handling, infection control procedures, and emergency response readiness, committed to maintaining high healthcare ethical standards. Career goals include advancing patient advocacy and enhancing community engagement within assisted living settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior care assistant
csk support 24
Sandwell
08.2023 - Current
- Received recognition for patient care from supervisors after demonstrating exceptional commitment to duty.
- Assisted in daily personal care tasks, promoting independence amongst residents.
- Assisted others during emergency situations ensuring minimal harm towards any party involved.
- Increased resident satisfaction by providing personalised care plans.
- Achieved a calm and harmonious living environment by mediating disputes between residents when necessary.
- Encouraged a positive community atmosphere within the facility through organising events.
- Gained trust from families by maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in all situations.
- Co-ordinated with healthcare professionals for improved resident care outcomes.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, respecting dignity of the individual at all times.
- Demonstrated empathy whilst dealing with challenging behaviours or emotional distress from residents.
- Improved physical mobility of many residents with carefully planned exercise routines.
- Maintained accurate records of resident's progress and medical history.
- Ensured clean and safe living environment by routine cleaning tasks.
- Worked with compassion and empathy, prioritising wellbeing and dignity for optimal patient comfort.
- Administered medications in line with care plans and nursing team guidance.
- Conducted regular health checks on residents to ensure wellbeing.
- Managed medication administration for residents, adhering strictly to prescribed doses.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
- Monitored junior staff to assess care provisions and implement continued best practices.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Promoted dignity by assisting residents with limited mobility to complete personal care, including washing and dressing.
- Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Completed care plan documentation to chart progress and improve resident health outcomes.
- Maintained secure patient environments, enforcing safe systems and practices in line with safeguarding requirements.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Worked professionally with caregiving teams and hospital departments to maintain continuity of care.
- Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
- Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client home and care environments, prioritising risk-reduction, health and hygiene.
- Maintained high levels of client satisfaction by providing tailored, personalised care that consistently met individual needs.
- Submitted reports to manager regarding status of client.
- Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
- Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
- Assisted clinical staff with wound care and health assessments, enhancing care continuity between support teams.
- Minimised care continuity issues by keeping thorough, accurate records.
- Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities for up-to-date client records.
- Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support.
- Collaborated with additional care providers to ensure seamless patient support.
- Promptly addressed and resolved performance concerns to maintain safe, effective care provisions.
- Supported numerous individuals in maximising physical, intellectual, emotional and social capabilities through individualised care plans.
- Performed household tasks such as cleaning, vacuuming and cooking.
- Optimised patient satisfaction through compassionate, considered care and communication.
- Carried out initial risk and requirement assessments, enabling development of bespoke care packages.
- Organised activities and exercises to promote physical and mental well-being.
- Accompanied client to medical or dental appointments, grocery and errands.
- Ensured patients took all medications as prescribed by their doctor, recording details of itimings and side effects.
- Adapted to service users' needs and requests to maintain personalised care.
- Prepared nutritionally-balanced meals and assisted with feeding to guarantee wellbeing of individuals under care.
- Changed bed linens, washed clothes and cleaned living quarters to maintain healthy personal environments.
- Used manual handling techniques and lifting aids to position clients in safe, comfortable postures.
- Helped individuals manage daily activities of living due to age, illness or injury, or chronic condition.
- Kept detailed records of care activities, condition changes and treatment responses.
- Adapted care activities in response to clients' mood, energy levels, and preferences.
- Accompanied clients to important appointments.
- Involved clients in decision-making to promote independence.
- Fed clients with severe limitations and assisted more mobile clients with self-feeding.
- Followed client treatment plans for exercises, medications and wound care.
- Answered questions from clients, family members, and other carers.
- Helped clients to carry out instructions recommended by health professionals.
- Supported clients and families through difficult emotional times with sound medical advice and caring personal assistance.
- Nurtured trusted rapport with clients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
Nurse assistant
Brain and spinal hospital
Nairobi, Nairobi
02.2019 - 07.2023
- Demonstrated proficiency in use of medical software to document patient information accurately leading to effective record keeping.
- Monitored vital signs with utmost precision, contributing to accurate diagnosis.
- Regularly updated family members about patient status fostering open communication channels.
- Showed resilience under pressure maintaining professionalism during emergencies.
- Contributed ideas during staff meetings enriching team problem-solving capacity.
- Assisted with daily living activities for enhanced patient satisfaction.
- Improved patient comfort by providing empathetic and attentive care.
- Mitigated risks of bedsores through regular turning and repositioning of bedridden patients.
- Maintained confidentiality whilst dealing with sensitive patient information, fostering trust between staff and patients.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary team for holistic care of the patients.
- Maintained a safe and clean working environment for patients and employees, adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols across all tasks.
- Complied diligently with all safety protocols during clinical procedures reducing risk of infections.
- Helped patients to consistently meet nutritional needs, providing eating encouragement and support to prevent malnutrition.
- Improved patient wellbeing by consistently engaging conversation and encouraging social interaction.
- Applied safe transportation techniques to transfer patients between wards ensuring zero incidents.
- Facilitated the admission, discharge and transfer of patients through effective liaising with departments.
- Documented and reported patient care data into electronic charts with [Number]% accuracy.
- Communicated clearly and consistently with [Job title] to ascertain [Timeframe] requirements, planning effectively to meet demands.
- Upheld meticulous levels of cleanliness for optimal hygiene levels in line with [Type] health and safety guidelines.
- Cleaned, sterilised and stored clinical equipment appropriately.
- Prepared treatment rooms prior to use.
- Provided incontinence care and bed baths, maintaining patient dignity at all times.
- Supported bed-ridden patients through regular repositioning and chair-based exercise, helping to prevent sores, joint degeneration and blood clotting.
- Built caring, supportive relationships with residents, enhancing daily life through personalised care.
- Collected and disposed of clinical waste in line with regulations.
- Input patient data onto clinical system, adhering to confidentiality laws.
- Delivered practical and emotional support to patients and caregivers, enhancing quality care provisions.
- Administered oral medication to incapacitated patients as outlined in care plans.
- Performed daily clinical observations, recording medical data accurately and securely.
- Reported non-compliant behaviour to head nurses to maintain high-quality care.
- Performed patient assessments, documented vital signs and reported changes to supervisors.
- Engaged with patients using active listening and open-ended questioning to build meaningful relationships.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioural concerns and medically-relevant symptoms.
- Supported data security and patient privacy with adherence to confidentiality protocols.
- Implemented personalised care plans resulting in tailored interventions according to individual needs.
- Supported assessment and evaluation of care requirements, aiding accurate diagnosis and treatment possibilities.
Theatre technician
Nairobi Womens hospital
Nairobi, Nairobi
03.2013 - 01.2019
- Assisted surgeons to facilitate smooth operations.
- Kept updated knowledge of latest nursing practices to provide superior care.
- Maintained a sterile environment for successful surgical procedures.
- Ensured patient comfort by providing pre and post-operative care.
- Improved patient outcomes with diligent monitoring during surgery.
- Provided emotional support for family members of surgical patients.
- Collaborated with theatre staff for efficient medical procedures.
- Managed emergency situations effectively, ensuring patient safety at all times.
- Prepared patients for surgery, reducing anxiety and promoting trust.
- Documented patient information to uphold hospital regulations and standards.
- Handled sensitive cases with empathy and compassion, improving patient experience.
- Enhanced team efficiency by coordinating theatre schedules and resources.
- Participated in training sessions, increasing proficiency in advanced surgical techniques.
- Conducted thorough pre-operative assessments to identify potential risks or complications.
- Upheld strict confidentiality regarding patient records in compliance with healthcare laws.
- Utilised specialised equipment during surgeries for precise results.
- Prepared operating room for specific surgery requirements.
- Controlled risk of infection by assisting with maintaining sterile field.
- Evaluated theatre equipment to determine cleanliness and readiness for use.
- Collaborated with surgical teams and medical professionals regarding patient medications.
- Assessed care provided during perioperative phases to determine protocols.
- Provided needles, instruments and swabs needed before surgery.
- Responded to hand motions to immediately assist surgeons.
- Prepared endoscopes, microscopes and lasers for surgeons to utilise during surgery.
- Replenished operating rooms with linens and supplies to maintain consistent stock.
- Examined pulse rate, blood pressure and temperature of patient to determine readiness for surgery.
- Minimised risk of late cancellations by providing thorough surgery-specific information to patients.
- Evaluated patient to determine discharge requirements and procedures.
- Evaluated patient safety by conducting respiratory, cardiac and haemodynamic monitoring.
- Maintained smooth service by organising workload in line with clinical priorities.
- Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Helped deliver stabilising and life-saving treatments during medical emergencies.
Education
certificate of food safety level1[VTQ] - food safety level1
protrainings
United Kingdom 10.2024 - 11.2024
Communication in cares level1[VTQ] - Communication in care
protrainings
United Kingdom 10.2024 - 11.2024
Dementia Awareness level 2[VTQ] - Dementia Awareness level2[VTQ]
Protrainings
United Kingdom 10.2024 - 11.2024
End of life awareness - End of life awareness
protrainings
United Kingdom 10.2024 - 11.2024
Mental Capacity Act[MCA]level2[VTQ] - Mental Capacity Act[MCA]level2[VTA]
Protraings
10.2024 - 11.2024
Manual handling - Manual handling
citation
United Kingdom 10.2024 - 11.2024
Equality Act 2010 - Equality Act 2010
certified
United Kingdom 10.2024 - 11.2024
Certified HCA/Nurse Assistant - senior carer
Kindrend care home
Kenya 02.2019 - 03.2020
Theatre Technician - Theatre Technician
Kenya school of Mediacal and Technology
Kenya 04.2007 - 08.2008
GCSEs/KCES - High school
Naroo Secondary School
Kenya 01.2002 - 11.2005
Skills
- Personal care plan execution
- Use of medical software
- Mobility assistance proficiency
- Manual handling certification
- Interpersonal aptitude
- Physical therapy assistance
- End-Of-Life support
- Experience with specialised equipment
- Palliative care experience
- Assisting with personal hygiene
- Specialised equipment usage
- End-Of-Life care competency
- Respecting boundaries
- Patient safety training
- Responsive listening
- Assisted living procedures familiarity
- Healthcare ethical standards compliance
- Physiotherapy assistance
- Emergency response readiness
- Nutrition management
- Patient safeguarding
- Documentation development
- Personal care assistance
- Dementia care expertise
- Meal preparation aptitude
- Bathing and dressing assistance
- Epilepsy management awareness
- Person-centred care plans
- Elderly care
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Housekeeping
- Care management
- Food preparation
- Medication Administration
- Patient transport
- Infection prevention and control
- Activities of Daily Living
- Dementia awareness
- Cultural awareness
- Nursing care
- Claims processing
- Community engagement
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) assistance
- Social care
- Care programme oversight
- Documentation
- Disability awareness
- Infection control procedures
- Empathetic communication
- Motivational techniques
- Mental health support
- Emotional resilience
- Medicine dispensing
- Personal hygiene support
- Confidentiality understanding
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Manual handling training
- Food hygiene understanding
- Hoist operation
- Mobility equipment operation
- Patient advocacy
Affiliations
- open to learning and meeting new challages everyday
Languages
English
Beginner
REFRENCE
Upon Request
Timeline
certificate of food safety level1[VTQ] - food safety level1
protrainings
10.2024 - 11.2024
Communication in cares level1[VTQ] - Communication in care
protrainings
10.2024 - 11.2024
Dementia Awareness level 2[VTQ] - Dementia Awareness level2[VTQ]
Protrainings
10.2024 - 11.2024
End of life awareness - End of life awareness
protrainings
10.2024 - 11.2024
Mental Capacity Act[MCA]level2[VTQ] - Mental Capacity Act[MCA]level2[VTA]
Protraings
10.2024 - 11.2024
Manual handling - Manual handling
citation
10.2024 - 11.2024
Equality Act 2010 - Equality Act 2010
certified
10.2024 - 11.2024
Senior care assistant
csk support 24
08.2023 - Current
Nurse assistant
Brain and spinal hospital
02.2019 - 07.2023
Certified HCA/Nurse Assistant - senior carer
Kindrend care home
02.2019 - 03.2020
Theatre technician
Nairobi Womens hospital
03.2013 - 01.2019
Theatre Technician - Theatre Technician
Kenya school of Mediacal and Technology
04.2007 - 08.2008
GCSEs/KCES - High school
Naroo Secondary School
01.2002 - 11.2005