Desiree Luwaga
Edmonton AB,Alberta
Summary
Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering [Number] years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
The Aged Family Uganda (TAFU)
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Nursing Assistant
Ann Medical Care
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
Education
Bachelor in Human And Social Issues Studies - Nursing And Social Gerontology
The Aged Family Uganda (TAFU)
Kampala Uganda09.2021
Skills
- Documentation
- Patient Companionship
- Mobility Assistance
- Meal Preparation
- Chronic Disease Management
- Progress Documentation
- Incident Reporting
- Basic Housekeeping
- Behavioral Management
- Records Management
- Medication Administration
- Dependable and Responsible
- Direct Patient Care
- PPE Usage
- Records Maintenance
- Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- First Aid and Safety
- Daily Living Assistance
Languages
English
Full Professional
Reading, story telling, physicals training
iam interested in reading documentaries about health issues and good feeding behaviors .
I love to read about human behavour changes and dealings.
I love telling stories which uplift people around me and give them hope.
I love to stretch at every given opportunity to keep my muscles fit.
Timeline
Caregiver
The Aged Family Uganda (TAFU)
03.2021 - 09.2021
Nursing Assistant
Ann Medical Care
07.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor in Human And Social Issues Studies - Nursing And Social Gerontology
The Aged Family Uganda (TAFU)
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