Josephine Kahwa
Concord
Summary
Compassionate and reliable Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at ABC Home Health Care Services. Expert in direct patient care, including tracheostomy and colostomy care, while fostering patient dignity and comfort. Proven ability to enhance team efficiency and improve patient outcomes through effective communication and attentive support.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide
Private Client {Mr. George Downs
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide
ABC Home Health Care Services
05.2009 - 03.2012
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Home Health Aide
Private Client Service (Jeannette Wright)
07.2008 - 04.2009
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Parkwood Assisted Living
09.2006 - 03.2009
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bishop Davies Nursing Care Center
05.2004 - 09.2006
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Education
No Degree - Business Administration And Management
Northwood University
Cedar Hill, TX03-2005
Skills
- Reliable team player
- Tracheostomy care
- Direct patient care
- Bathing assistance
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Patient-focused care
- End-of-life care
- Ambulation assistance
- Urinary catheter care
- Colostomy care
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide
Private Client {Mr. George Downs
11.2021 - 01.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide
ABC Home Health Care Services
05.2009 - 03.2012
Home Health Aide
Private Client Service (Jeannette Wright)
07.2008 - 04.2009
Certified Nursing Assistant
Parkwood Assisted Living
09.2006 - 03.2009
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bishop Davies Nursing Care Center
05.2004 - 09.2006
No Degree - Business Administration And Management
Northwood University
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