Lydiah Atieno Kochumba
Wallasey,Wirral
Summary
A compassionate care assistant who is highly organized and skilled at balancing the needs of clients in both medical and personal capacities. Accurate assertive and adaptable professional who can effectively multitask in challenging situations and meet critical deadlines. Have the ability to work in a team and independently, also maintain good interpersonal skill, initiative, and commitment. Seeking an opportunity to showcase my skills and experience, help in meeting organizational goals and become a valuable member of the team. Fully trained and equiped with the 15 standards of care certification.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Health care assistant
care at home group
Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire
2023.10 - Current
- Empowered vulnerable individuals to retain maximum independence through targeted care.
- Vigilantly monitored changes in physical and mental health, reporting deterioration to senior carers for urgent attention.
- Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
- Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
- Completed care documentation and monitored patient progress to achieve up-to-date records.
- Provided attentive first-hand care, comfort and safety to patients.
- Minimised care continuity issues by keeping thorough, accurate records.
- Improved service users' daily lives through compassionate conversation, empathetic care and community socialisation.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Maintained high levels of client satisfaction by providing tailored, personalised care that consistently met individual needs.
- Ensured patients took all medications as prescribed by their doctor, recording details of itimings and side effects.
- Positioned, lifted and transported patients with limited mobility.
- Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities for up-to-date client records.
- Prepared healthy meals and delivered feeding support.
- Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
Healthcare Assistant
kayole 1 health center
2015.05 - Current
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Supervised patients on commodes, in toilets, and bathrooms and assisted patients with hygiene needs.
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families to provide information about care and treatment.
- Supported healthcare teams with basic physical assessments and diagnostic procedures.
- Assisted with taking vital signs and documenting blood pressure and temperature for proper tracking.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
HEALTH RECORDS AND INFORMATION OFFICER
Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital
2011.01 - 2015.01
- Verified patient insurance and eligibility for healthcare services and communicated any necessary information to the billing department
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date patient records, including medical history, demographics, and billing information
- Collaborated with clinical staff to ensure patients receive quality care and timely follow- up appointments
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with patients and their families, ensuring they feel supported throughout their healthcare journey
- Demonstrated confidentiality, and ethical standards in all interactions
- Facilitated patient education by providing information on medical procedures, treatments, and medications, and by answering patients' questions
- Provided assistance with patient navigation, including arranging transportation and translation services when necessary
- Implemented and maintained procedures to manage patient complaints, including managing documentation, reporting, and monitoring to ensure timely resolution
- Utilized electronic health record (EHR) systems and other digital tools to manage patient data, schedule appointments, and communicate with other healthcare providers.
Education
Certificate - Health Care Assistance
Health Support Services
03.2023
DIPLOMA - Health Records And Information Technology
Kenya Medical Training College
12.2014
Certificate - Certificate of Health Records And Information
Kenya Medical Training College
12.2011
Certificate - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Our Lady of Mercy Secondary School
12.2006
Skills
- Medication administration
- Personal care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Basic life support
- Accurate record keeping
- Meal preparation
- Good communication skills
- Companionship and emotional support
- Observing responses
- Chronic disease management
- Transporting patients
- Patient Management
- Wound care specialist
- Responding to emergencies
- Supporting personal needs
- Patient Assessments
- Medical Records Management
- Recording vital signs
- Compassionate care giver
Certification
Leadership and Management - University of Washington
Additional Information
TRAININGS
care certificate (15 standards)
- safeguarding of adult
- information of basic life support
- support personal developments
- communication
- privacy and Dignity
- Equality and Diversity
- infection prevention and control
- working in person centered way
- Fluid and Nutrition
- Awareness of Mental Health, Dementia
- support personal development
- safety handling
- role duty of care
- safegurding of children health
Affiliations
- listening to music
Work availability
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Health care assistant
care at home group
2023.10 - Current
Healthcare Assistant
kayole 1 health center
2015.05 - Current
HEALTH RECORDS AND INFORMATION OFFICER
Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital
2011.01 - 2015.01
Certificate - Health Care Assistance
Health Support Services
DIPLOMA - Health Records And Information Technology
Kenya Medical Training College
Certificate - Certificate of Health Records And Information
Kenya Medical Training College
Certificate - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Our Lady of Mercy Secondary School