Rita Wairimu Kamau
Castleford,Kenya
Summary
Compassionate Healthcare Assistant with a comprehensive background in effective and efficient care of elderly patients in care home settings for over 10 years. Providing exceptional care, thorough monitoring and dedication to safe nursing practices for continued patient trust. Maintaining excellent levels of patient care through continued kindness and commitment to safe working practices.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Supreme Care
Bradford, United Kingdom
12.2023 - Current
- Worked in both home care as well as care home settings to assist residents in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Delivered personal care focused on individual needs, preserving patient dignity and self-esteem.
- Successfully positioned, lifted, and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
Personal assistant
Angela Cox
Garforth, Leeds
02.2024 - 05.2024
- I worked closely with a client on a one-to-one basis, assisting with personal care, hospital visits, grocery runs, and companionship.
- Helped with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Used excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with her needs.
Health care assistant
Angels Healthcare LTD
Leeds, Leeds
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Kept patient environments clean and neat following optimum hygiene standards.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimized patient care.
Health care assistant
Kenyatta National Hospital
Nairobi, kenya
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Worked closely with nurses to maintain high levels of communication.
- Maintained hygiene standards, cleaning and clearing patient rooms according to ward protocol.
- Observed patient condition and behaviour closely, reporting changes or concerns promptly.
Health care assistant
New Life Awareness Rehabilitation Centre
Kiambu, Kenya
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Completed care documentation and monitored patient progress to achieve up-to-date records.
- Aided service users in everyday activities, such as washing and dressing, ensuring constant safety and effective care.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to the manager.
Health care assistant
Home Care
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2015 - 02.2018
- Provided attentive first-hand care, comfort, and safety to patients.
- Provided high-quality person-centered support and received consistently positive patient feedback.
- Positioned, lifted, and transported patients with limited mobility.
Health care assistant
Home Care
Karen, Kenya
09.2013 - 12.2015
- Monitored individual's physical and emotional well-being, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
- Charted daily observations, mobility activity, and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
- Ensured optimal hydration, monitoring and recording patients' fluid intake and output in fluid balance charts.
Education
KCPE - Primary Education
Moi Primary School
Kenya 01.2002 - 10.2010
KCSE - High school education
Nyakiambi Girls High School
Kenya 01.2011 - 12.2014
Bachelors degree - Procurement and Contract Management
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Tech
Kenya 01.2016 - 10.2020
Introduction to Psychology -
Yale University (Cousera)
06.2021 - 07.2022
Virtual Assistant Program -
ALX
11.2022 - 12.2022
Introduction to Caregiving & Health and Safety -
Alison
03.2023 - 04.2023
All Mandatory trainings -
Care Skills Learning
12.2024 - 01.2025
Skills
- Person-centered care
- Patient handling and positioning
- Elderly care
- Patient safeguarding
- Basic life support
- Palliative Care
- Adapting to patient needs
- Physiological knowledge
- Dementia care training
- End-Of-Life care sensitivity
Affiliations
- Volunteering at my local curch
- Running
Languages
English
Fluent
References
- Supreme Care, Junaid Minhas, 07882 540267, junaid.minhas@supremeagency.co.uk
- Angels Healthcare Solutions, Frank 07340 059410, contact@angelshealth.co.uk
- Private home, Roselyne Wanjiku Mwangi, +254 718 019 503, mwangiroselyn8@gmail.com
Timeline
All Mandatory trainings -
Care Skills Learning
12.2024 - 01.2025
Personal assistant
Angela Cox
02.2024 - 05.2024
Health Care Assistant
Supreme Care
12.2023 - Current
Health care assistant
Angels Healthcare LTD
10.2023 - 12.2023
Introduction to Caregiving & Health and Safety -
Alison
03.2023 - 04.2023
Virtual Assistant Program -
ALX
11.2022 - 12.2022
Introduction to Psychology -
Yale University (Cousera)
06.2021 - 07.2022
Health care assistant
Kenyatta National Hospital
01.2021 - 05.2023
Health care assistant
New Life Awareness Rehabilitation Centre
08.2018 - 06.2020
Bachelors degree - Procurement and Contract Management
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Tech
01.2016 - 10.2020
Health care assistant
Home Care
01.2015 - 02.2018
Health care assistant
Home Care
09.2013 - 12.2015
KCSE - High school education
Nyakiambi Girls High School
01.2011 - 12.2014
KCPE - Primary Education
Moi Primary School
01.2002 - 10.2010
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