Resume Caregiver in New Zealand Oakland

I am a compassionate caregiver with in-home-based clients who are aged with dementia with experience of more than 5 yrs. Proven excellence and attention to detail in health and safety whilst preparing meals and administering medication I have worked with two care homes dealing with old people, young people, and children with mental disability and Down syndrome, autism, and epilepsy.

Education Internet and core computing certification (IC3) St. Ann’s College, Kisii, Kenya Graduated: February 2010 Relevant Coursework: Computing fundamentals, Microsoft application, living online Kenya Certificate of secondary education (KCSE) Kereri Girls’ high school, Kisii, Kenya Graduated: December 2008

WORK EXPERIENCE Care Assistant Rafa Care Home, Nakuru Kenya Jun 2023 to Present • Aided patients with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene tasks • Completed weekly grocery shopping and planned and cooked meals according to special dietary restrictions • Developed educational activities and monitored playtime for 2 young adults with disabilities • Played board games with elderly patients and encouraged them to pursue social lives • Administered medicine every 3 hours and kept notes on patient progress • Transported patient between home and doctor’s office 5 times weekly Care Assistant Private home care-Kenya Jan 2020 - May 2023 • Delivered at-home care to the aged, serving two clients at a time in Nakuru • Achieved compliance with record-keeping inspections, ensuring all administration was fully up-to-date and compliant. • Monitored and recorded the general health of clients and ensured that all daily medication was administered. • Attended area meetings to share best practices and keep up to date with local issues and changes to regulatory frameworks. Care Assistant Private home care-Dubai May 2011- Dec 2015 • Assisted residents with personal care, including dressing and general hygiene. • Preparation of meals and snacks as well as assisting clients with feeding when required. • Ensuring the accurate completion of all administration and documentation related to client care. • Ensuring the maintenance and upkeep of client rooms and communal areas to promote client safety. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS • Communication and interpersonal skills • Monitoring and recording patient data • Confidentiality • Administering medication • Hygiene and health and safety • Time management • Adaptability • Meal preparation • Domestic assistance • Administrative assistance • Listening • Bathing and dressing patients • Dementia Care • Home Care

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Hiring Manager Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to apply for the position of care assistant at your Care Home. I came across the vacancy on the website, and believe I am a great candidate for your institution. I have significant experience in caring for the elderly, as you can see in my CV. I thoroughly enjoy the work, and I always take the time to ensure that those in my care feel looked after without feeling undignified. I offer care that is genuine and consistent, and I constantly look for new ways to engage and stimulate residents. I have always felt that the two most important aspects of this are regular exercise and plentiful communication. I have attached my CV for you to review and would like to thank you for taking the time to consider my application. I look forward to being able to discuss my candidacy further. Sincerely, Violet K. Kwaba