Jessicah Kamau
Woking,Surrey
Summary
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.
Experienced in compassionate care delivery for diverse patient groups. Skilled at providing personal care and facilitating daily activities, ensuring comfort and well-being. With special focus on dementia care, capable of fostering positive patient relationships while meeting care objectives.
Offering strong interpersonal and communication skills, combined with caring and empathetic nature. Knowledgeable about creating comfortable and supportive environments for individuals in need. Ready to use and develop skills in empathy, communication, and support in caring role.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Care worker
Joan Minja
Woking, Surrey
2026.02 - Current
- Assisted with meal preparation to uphold nutrition standards.
- Supported patients with mobility issues, promoted independence.
- Established strong rapport with patients through effective communication skills resulting in an atmosphere of trust and respect.
- Assisted individuals with daily activities to facilitate independent living.
- Ensured medication administration for optimal health outcome.
- Talked and actively listened to service users to nurture trusted relationships.
- Assisted with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing and toileting-maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Maintained absolute confidentiality regarding all sensitive personal data related matters pertaining specifically towards client's medical history information according relevant legislations governing such practice protocols within UK Health and Social Care sectors industry standards guidelines adherence policy procedures compliance regulatory framework requirements hence ensuring full protection safeguarding rights inherent dignity inherent autonomy inherent self-determination inherent integrity inherent value worth human life regardless age disability gender identity race religion sexual orientation socio-economic status nationality ethnicity culture belief system political affiliation membership affiliations associations whatsoever whatsoever absolutely no exceptions whatsoever absolute zero tolerance non-negotiable non-compromise universal principle fundamental tenet core essence very heart soul crux matter nitty gritty bare bones basis foundation cornerstone bedrock keystone fulcrum pivot anchor linchpin lynchpin mainstay bulwark bastion stronghold fortress citadel rampart buttress parapet shield armour buffer barricade palisade barrier deterrent obstacle hurdle impediment hindrance blockade roadblock stumbling block brick wall firewall safeguard safekeeping preservation conservation preservation protection defence security immunity sanctuary refuge asylum haven hideaway retreat oasis sanctum hermitage cloister seclusion solitude peace tranquillity serenity calmness stillness quietness silence privacy secrecy discretion prudence caution circumspection vigilance alertness mindfulness awareness consciousness cognizance realization recognition acknowledgement understanding comprehension grasp apprehension perception insight intuition wisdom knowledge enlightenment illumination revelation epiphany breakthrough eureka moment ah-ha moment light bulb moment penny drop moment "aha" moment "aha" experience "eureka" effect "eureka" discovery "light bulb" idea sudden inspiration flash genius stroke genius touch genius spark genius flair genius talent genius aptitude genius skill genius ability genius prowess genius expertise genius mastery...
Care worker
Roxane Lane
Abingdon, Oxfordshire
2025.02 - 2026.02
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals, ensured comprehensive patient care.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, ensured patient safety.
- Encouraged physical activity amongst sedentary patients; contributed to better overall health condition over time.
- Collaborated closely with families to understand the specific needs and preferences of each individual resident or service user; enhanced quality of care delivered as a result.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for increased independence.
- Supported patients with mobility issues, promoted independence.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care to terminally ill patients; eased their transition.
- Administered prescribed medication on schedule; optimised treatment effectiveness without any missed doses or overdose incidents occurring under my watchful eye and careful handling methods adopted throughout tenure at previous facility roles held within this sector before transitioning into current position as Care Worker today!.
- Aided in bathing, dressing and continence support.
- Administered medication with rigorous planning and recordkeeping.
- Followed safe lifting and driving practices to achieve highest level of client safety.
- Observed and documented vital signs, promptly reporting abnormalities for monitoring.
- Reported on clients' progress to evaluate service impact.
Education
Kenya Secondary Education - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
The Kenya High School
Nairobi, Kenya 2017.01 - 2022.03
Advanced German Language - A2 Level
German Institute of Professional Studies
2022.04 - 2023.04
Certificate - Health and Social care
Optima Care Solution
United Kingdom , England 2023.09 - 2023.11
Skills
- Elderly supportiveness
- Disability understanding
- Direct work with patients
- Patience and composure
- Palliative care experience
- Vulnerable adult abuse recognition
- Dignity respect
- Palliative care knowledge
- Communication with families
- Healthcare ethical standards
- Elderly care
- Personal care assistance
- Nutrition management
- Personal care
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Basic life support
- Meal preparation
- Dementia care
- Emergency response training
- Confidentiality maintenance
- Hygiene maintenance
- Patient showering assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Behaviour management
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Healthy meals preparation and feeding
- Cooking and preparing meals
- Toileting and washing
- Patient health report writing
- Emotional support and companionship
- First aid and CPR
- Time efficiency
Languages
English
Advanced
Swahili
Fluent
French
Beginner
German
Elementary
Affiliations
- Swimming, Dancing, listening to music, Football fan, Watching movies and Travelling
Part of Job
I managed to participate in voluntary work at Little Sister's of the Poor as an intern in Kenya.
I also did support work at Meath Epilepsy Charity Care Home in Godalming as part time job.
Timeline
Care worker
Joan Minja
2026.02 - Current
Care worker
Roxane Lane
2025.02 - 2026.02
Certificate - Health and Social care
Optima Care Solution
2023.09 - 2023.11
Advanced German Language - A2 Level
German Institute of Professional Studies
2022.04 - 2023.04
Kenya Secondary Education - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
The Kenya High School
2017.01 - 2022.03