Edwina Takapu
Santa Ana
Summary
Healthcare professional prepared to deliver compassionate and reliable care. Skilled in providing emotional support and assistance with daily living activities, fostering safe and comfortable environment for clients. Known for effective communication and ability to adapt to changing needs, ensuring high-quality client interactions.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Companion Caregiver
SeaCliff Home Care
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing quality of life and independence.
- Provided companionship through engaging conversations and recreational activities to promote emotional well-being.
- Monitored client health conditions, reporting changes to healthcare professionals for timely interventions.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring adherence to care plans and safety protocols.
- Coordinated transportation for clients to medical appointments, facilitating access to essential services.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with families, aligning support with individual needs and preferences.
- Prepared nutritious meals for clients, supporting their overall health and dietary needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, improving their quality of life.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided transportation to appointments and social events, promoting client independence and participation in community activities.
- Managed household chores such as laundry and cleaning, maintaining a clean and organized living space for clients.
- Developed trusting relationships with clients through active listening skills and empathetic communication techniques.
- Facilitated medication management for clients, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration.
- Offered emotional support during challenging times by providing compassionate conversation and understanding presence during difficult situations.
- Encouraged physical activity according to each client''s abilities, fostering improved motor function and overall health benefits.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, including daily logs of activities and observed behaviors.
- Supported family members by offering respite care services, allowing them time for personal pursuits or relaxation.
- Assisted clients with personal grooming tasks, preserving dignity and selfesteem.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Caregiver
SeaCliff Home Care
2010 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and comfort.
- Maintained clean and safe living environments through regular housekeeping tasks.
- Communicated effectively with clients to understand needs and preferences.
- Supported medication management by organizing prescriptions and reminders.
- Documented client progress and changes in condition for caregiver records.
- Engaged clients in social activities to enhance emotional well-being.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate care plans for clients.
- Adapted to diverse client needs, demonstrating flexibility in caregiving approaches.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Education
GED -
East High School
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
Im a Polynesian woman with strong beliefs that caring for our elderly is a honorable and important responsibility Raised in a home and family friendly environment where we love and care for every member of the family is a priority and part of life
Timeline
Companion Caregiver
SeaCliff Home Care
Caregiver
SeaCliff Home Care
2010 - Current
GED -
East High School