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Lema Ahmed

El Cajon

Summary

Dedicated nursing assistant with expertise in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and medication administration. Committed to delivering compassionate support and ensuring patient safety.

Professional healthcare provider with strong skills in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and hygiene assistance.

Caring caregiver with 20 year background in caring for elderly, disabled and injured patients in healthcare setting. Hands-on experience in performing routine tasks under direction of nurse staff. Established rapport of reliability and creating positive rapport with patients, family and staff.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

DSP CAREGIVER

CASE SOPHIA
EL CAJON CA
04.2025 - 03.2026
  • Provided personalized care and support to individuals with disabilities, enhancing daily living activities.
  • Assisted clients in developing life skills through tailored programs and activities.
  • Monitored client health and safety, promptly reporting any changes or concerns to healthcare professionals.
  • Trained new staff on best practices in caregiving, fostering a supportive work environment.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to promote positive interactions among clients.
  • Advocated for client needs and preferences, ensuring their voices were heard in care decisions.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, daily activities, incidents, and relevant observations to ensure continuity of care across team members.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Managed medications for clients, ensuring proper dosages were taken on schedule and any side effects were promptly reported to healthcare professionals.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing client needs or scheduling requirements while maintaining a high level of professionalism at all times.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Managed challenging situations with empathy, patience, and effective problem-solving skills leading to positive outcomes for both clients and team members.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.

Private Caregiver

BECKY PHILL
LAKESIDE CA
08.2023 - 10.2025
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Improved patient nutrition by preparing healthy meals tailored to dietary restrictions and preferences.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.

BECKY PHILL (619)518-1065

Nursing Assistane

La Vida Real
Ranch San Diego
03.2014 - 02.2022
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care plans for residents.
  • Educated patients on health management and wellness strategies effectively.
  • Proactively identified changes in patient condition or behavior, alerting appropriate healthcare personnel for prompt intervention when necessary.
  • Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
  • Monitored vital signs for changes in patient health, providing timely updates to nursing staff.
  • Supported patient mobility, reducing risk of falls and facilitating physical therapy exercises.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.

Caregiver

Lakeside Mannor
Lakeside Ca
01.2005 - 02.2013
  • Provided compassionate personal care to residents, enhancing their daily living experiences.
  • Assisted with medication management and compliance, ensuring safety and adherence to health guidelines.
  • Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals and family members.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes in resident conditions to nursing staff promptly.
  • Trained new caregivers on best practices for patient interaction and safety protocols.
  • Advocated for resident needs, fostering strong relationships with families and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
  • Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.

Education

High School Diploma -

El Cajon Valley High School
El Cajon, CA

High School Diploma -

Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Patient feeding
  • Basic life support
  • Direct patient care
  • Recording vital signs
  • Patient-focused care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Infection control
  • Patient relationship building
  • Mobility assistance
  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Catheter care
  • Electronic charting
  • Patient relations
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Patient assessments
  • Light housekeeping
  • Client documentation
  • Healthcare ethics
  • Medication administration
  • Medical terminology
  • HIPAA
  • FEEDING TUB

Certification

  • Certified MED TECH,
  • CPR and FIRST Aide
  • DSP 1
  • DSP2

Timeline

DSP CAREGIVER

CASE SOPHIA
04.2025 - 03.2026

Private Caregiver

BECKY PHILL
08.2023 - 10.2025

Nursing Assistane

La Vida Real
03.2014 - 02.2022

Caregiver

Lakeside Mannor
01.2005 - 02.2013

High School Diploma -

El Cajon Valley High School

High School Diploma -

Grossmont College
Lema Ahmed