Caroline K.

Details

Job Title: Aged Carer

Company Name: Kenyatta National Hospital

Start Date: 10/03/2020

Finish Date: Present

Job Summary: Provide Personal Care: Assist with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and grooming. Administer Medications: Ensure accurate and timely administration of medications.
Wound Care: Manage and dress wounds to promote healing and prevent infections.
Nutritional Support: Assist with feeding and monitor dietary intake.
Mobility Assistance: Help with moving and transferring patients safely.
Emotional Support: Offer companionship and emotional support to patients.
Emergency Response: Act promptly in emergencies and provide first aid.
Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
Collaborate with Team: Work with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement care plans.

Skills

Patient care, Geriatric Care, Medical Administration, Wound care, Mobility assistance, Palliative care, Clinical skills, Personal care techniques, Medical knowledge, Nutrition knowledge, Communication skills, Empathy, Adaptability, Time management, Using Google Work Space and Communication tools eg Zoom, Slack and Google Meet

About

Eleven years of experience in caregiving and 5 years in aged care. Exploring opportunities to work in aged care or Geriatric care. Experience in patient care and planning, medication management and medical knowledge. I have an educational background in Nursing and a graduate degree in Health System Management. Also very fluent in English with an IELTS score general Score of 8.0.