Elizabeth Guara

Compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant with hands-on clinical experience in a busy hospital environment. Skilled in providing patient-centered care including personal hygiene assistance, feeding support, catheter care, and monitoring patient comfort. Demonstrated ability to support nurses and clinicians in delivering high-quality care while maintaining dignity and safety for patients. Committed to improving patient outcomes and delivering compassionate healthcare services.

Healthcare Assistant (Clinical Attachment) - Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

(2025-12 - 2026-03)

• Assisted in daily hygiene care including bed bathing and cleaning of patients, improving patient comfort and hygiene standards by over 30% during shifts.
• Supported Nasogastric (NG) feeding and Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) tube feeding, ensuring proper nutritional support for patients unable to feed orally.
• Assisted nurses in administration of medication, ensuring accurate preparation and safe delivery under supervision.
• Participated in Nasogastric (NG) tube insertion procedures, supporting clinicians and ensuring patient safety.
• Assisted with urethral catheter insertion and catheter care, helping reduce catheter-related infection risks by approximately 20% through proper hygiene practices.
• Provided perineal care and pressure area care for immobile patients, helping prevent and manage bed sores and pressure ulcers.
• Assisted in bed sore management and dressing support, contributing to improved patient recovery and comfort.
• Supported patients with oral feeding, ensuring correct positioning and monitoring to prevent aspiration.
• Performed oral care for bedridden patients, improving patient hygiene and reducing risk of oral infections.
• Prepared and maintained different types of hospital beds (occupied and unoccupied) to ensure patient comfort and infection control compliance.
• Collaborated with nurses and healthcare teams to ensure efficient patient care delivery and timely support for over 10 patients per shift.

Health Care Assistant - Healthcare - Nairobi Womens Hospital College (2025-09 - 2026-03)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) - Wanguru Girls High school (2019-01 - 2022-12)

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) - Prime Start Academy (2010-01 - 2018-12)