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
2023.12 - 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
2024.02 - 2024.05
- 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
2023.10 - 2023.12
- 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
2021.01 - 2023.05
- 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
2018.08 - 2020.06
- 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
2015.01 - 2018.02
- 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
2013.09 - 2015.12
- 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 2002.01 - 2010.10
KCSE - High school education
Nyakiambi Girls High School
Kenya 2011.01 - 2014.12
Bachelors degree - Procurement and Contract Management
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Tech
Kenya 2016.01 - 2020.10
Introduction to Psychology -
Yale University (Cousera)
2021.06 - 2022.07
Virtual Assistant Program -
ALX
2022.11 - 2022.12
Introduction to Caregiving & Health and Safety -
Alison
2023.03 - 2023.04
All Mandatory trainings -
Care Skills Learning
2024.12 - 2025.01
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
2024.12 - 2025.01
Personal assistant
Angela Cox
2024.02 - 2024.05
Health Care Assistant
Supreme Care
2023.12 - Current
Health care assistant
Angels Healthcare LTD
2023.10 - 2023.12
Introduction to Caregiving & Health and Safety -
Alison
2023.03 - 2023.04
Virtual Assistant Program -
ALX
2022.11 - 2022.12
Introduction to Psychology -
Yale University (Cousera)
2021.06 - 2022.07
Health care assistant
Kenyatta National Hospital
2021.01 - 2023.05
Health care assistant
New Life Awareness Rehabilitation Centre
2018.08 - 2020.06
Bachelors degree - Procurement and Contract Management
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Tech
2016.01 - 2020.10
Health care assistant
Home Care
2015.01 - 2018.02
Health care assistant
Home Care
2013.09 - 2015.12
KCSE - High school education
Nyakiambi Girls High School
2011.01 - 2014.12
KCPE - Primary Education
Moi Primary School
2002.01 - 2010.10