Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Disclaimer
Languages
Timeline
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GLORIA UWAMAHORO

Hamilton

Summary

Compassionate and adaptable personal support worker with valuable on-site experience. Skilled in providing personalized care and assisting with daily living tasks to enhance client well-being in a safe and comfortable environment. Seeking to leverage transferrable skills to transition into a new field, bringing a strong foundation of client-focused care and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CLINICAL PLACEMENT

REGINA GARDENS
07.2024 - 10.2024
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities such as feeding, toileting, maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, dressing and grooming and dental care, while promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Monitored changes and Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Utilized adaptive equipment to provided safe mobility when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises.
  • Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in dementia patients, creating a safe environment for all involved.

Project Quantity Surveyor

REAL CONTRACTORS Ltd
10.2018 - 09.2023
  • Performed measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare cost estimates for projects, thus winning project bids and completion of projects within budget.
  • Coordinated closely with design teams to resolve discrepancies in drawings and specifications, preventing costly delays or rework later in the project lifecycle.
  • Streamlined procurement processes, ensuring materials were sourced efficiently and cost effectively.
  • Evaluated contract claims thoroughly, defending company interests effectively during negotiations and potential disputes.

Sales officer

AFRICA IMPROVED FOODS RWANDA
06.2016 - 02.2017

Responded to customer needs by answering questions and providing detailed information about company products

  • Boosted sales performance by identifying and targeting high-potential leads.
  • Provided exceptional pre-and post-sales support, ensuring client satisfaction at all stages of the process.
  • Collaborated with channel partners to identify and qualify mutually rewarding sales and business opportunities.

Service centre Customer care Officer

TIGO RWANDA (Now Merged to make AIRTEL Rwanda)
01.2012 - 04.2016
  • Maximized customer retention by providing personalized assistance and tailored recommendations.
  • Reduced customer complaints by providing timely solutions to issues.
  • Provided outstanding support during peak periods, ensuring all customers received prompt attention.
  • Mastered Avabil and canvas softwares used to provide services such as sim swap and mobile money

Education

PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER

ACADEMY OF LEARNING CAREER COLLEGE
12.2024

Bachelor of Science - Quantity Surveying

UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA
Kigali-Rwanda
07-2016

High School Diploma -

LYCEE DE KIGALI
11-2011

Ordinary Level - General studies and computer basics

FAWE GIRLS SCHOOL
01.2008

Skills

  • Daily living support
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Compassionate care
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Healthcare documentation
  • First aid and safety
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Time management
  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Problem-solving

Accomplishments

    successfully completed 310 hours of clinical placement at Regina gardens long term care

Certification

Canadian Red cross Standard First Aid & CPR/AED level C (BL)

Disclaimer

I undersigned that the information provided in this Resume is true to the best of my belief. 

GLORIA Uwamahoro

Languages

English
Full Professional
French
Limited Working
Kinyarwanda
Native or Bilingual
Swahili
Elementary

Timeline

CLINICAL PLACEMENT

REGINA GARDENS
07.2024 - 10.2024

Project Quantity Surveyor

REAL CONTRACTORS Ltd
10.2018 - 09.2023

Sales officer

AFRICA IMPROVED FOODS RWANDA
06.2016 - 02.2017

Service centre Customer care Officer

TIGO RWANDA (Now Merged to make AIRTEL Rwanda)
01.2012 - 04.2016

Ordinary Level - General studies and computer basics

FAWE GIRLS SCHOOL

PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER

ACADEMY OF LEARNING CAREER COLLEGE

Bachelor of Science - Quantity Surveying

UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA

High School Diploma -

LYCEE DE KIGALI
GLORIA UWAMAHORO