Mele Akau
I am a experienced Certified Nursing Assistant
Moreno Valley
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with a strong focus on personal care assistance and patient monitoring. Recognized for attention to detail and effective communication, aiming to enhance clients' independence and dignity through dedicated support.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Home Health CNA
Elite Touch Home Care
Riverside
09.2025 - Current
- Supported clients in daily living activities and personal care to foster independence and dignity.
- Communicated effectively with clients to understand their preferences and requirements.
- Ensured safe and clean environment for clients, contributing to their comfort and well-being during care visits.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Collaborated with families to develop personalized care plans for each client.
- Delivered companionship and emotional support to promote positive mental health and enhance overall client quality of life.
- Administered medications according to healthcare providers' instructions to ensure client safety.
- Documented daily activities and observations in client care logs accurately.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks including vacuuming, dusting, laundry, and meal preparation.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues by using appropriate transfer techniques.
- Administered medications in accordance with physician instructions.
- Assisted elderly clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assessed home environment for potential safety hazards or risks to the client's well-being.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium, and high protein diets.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Promoted a safe environment by providing supervision and monitoring of patients' physical condition and behavior.
- Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Collaborated closely with families to provide support and guidance.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Assisted patients with personal care to alleviate burden on family members.
- Encouraged social interaction among clients to maintain positive mental health.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge on current trends in home health care practices.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises and assisted with daily physical therapy routines.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Entertained, conversed with or read aloud to patients to maintain mental health and alertness.
- Massaged patients or applied liniment, alcohol rubs or heat-lamp stimulation.
- Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading, and board games.
Rehabilitation CNA
Cedar Mountain Post Acute
Yucaipa
05.2025 - 12.2025
- Provided compassionate care to patients in daily activities and personal hygiene.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient monitoring and basic medical tasks.
- Communicated effectively with patients to understand their needs and concerns.
- Supported patients with mobility challenges during transfers and exercises.
- Documented patient observations for nursing staff, ensuring timely communication of critical information.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement patient care plans effectively.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures consistently.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Monitored food intake and output for patients.
- Provided emotional support to family members, enhancing their understanding and coping during challenging times.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques, empowering them to maintain independence and improve quality of life.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Regularly supplied, collected, and emptied patient bedpans to maintain hygiene and comfort.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Rehabilitation CNA
Corona Post Acute
Corona
12.2024 - 07.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs, promptly reporting changes to nursing staff to facilitate timely medical interventions.
- Documented patient information in electronic health records, ensuring accuracy for continuity of care.
- Supported nursing staff with administrative tasks and patient care routines.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families about care procedures.
- Followed safety protocols during patient transfers and mobility assistance.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Monitored food intake and output according to nursing staff instructions.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Maintained timely and accurate patient records, communicating updates to healthcare team to support coordinated patient care.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Education
Patient Care Technician - CNA/HHA
Riverside County Office of Education
Riverside, CA01-2025
High School Diploma -
Norte Vista High School
Riverside, CA05-2011
Skills
- Administer medication
- Patient monitoring
- Vital sign assessment
- Personal care assistance
- Care planning
- Safety protocol adherence
- Client communication
- Patient record management
- Emotional companionship
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Complex problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Attention to detail
- Person-centered care
- Conflict resolution
- Medical care support
- Emergency preparedness
- Behavior redirection
- Clinical documentation
- Mobility support
- Safe patient transportation
- Emotional support
- Medication support
- Patient monitoring
- Patient care
- Verbal and written communication
- First aid and CPR
- Incontinence care
- Client safety
- Basic rehabilitation techniques assistance
- Rehabilitation exercise
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Bathing assistance
- Physical stamina
- Emotional companionship
- Empathy and patience
- Active listening
- Oxygen therapy
- Meal preparation
- Fall prevention
- Housekeeping
- Client protection
- Relationship building
- Caring companionship
- Transfer assistance
- Daily living activities
- Activity documentation
- Clear communication
- Medication assistance
- Client documentation
- Patient assistance
- Compassionate care
- Problem-solving
- Data confidentiality
- Respite care
- Disability support
- Nutrition
- Dementia care
- Alzheimer's care
- Hygiene assistance
- Grooming assistance
- Personal care assistance
- Patience and empathy
- Client transportation
- Toileting assistance
- Housekeeping duties
- Pain management
- Mobility assistance
- Health and dignity assurance
- Ability to lift
- Physical therapy administration
- CPR certification
- Workplace ethics
- Physical therapy
- Direct care aide (DCA)
- Social Interaction Skills
- Clear communication
- Excellent communication
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Client assessment
- Physical therapy assistance
- Personal Care Equipment Operation
- Hospice care
- Communication skills
- Decision-making
- Rehabilitation assistance
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Basic nursing care
- Caring companionship
- Supportive personality
- Organizational skills
- Resident care partner
- Companionship services
- Mental health
- Administer medication
- Team collaboration
- Trust building
- Problem identification
- Adaptability
- Hygiene assistance
- Adaptability
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical documentation
- Dressing assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Cultural sensitivity
- Critical thinking
- Transfer techniques
- Feeding assistance
- Compassionate empathy
- Compassionate communication
- Emergency response
- Multitasking and organization
- Basic life support
- Lifting and transferring
- End-of-life care
- Wound care
- Vital sign recording
- Electronic charting
- Dementia care
- Transporting patients
- Personal support
- Ambulation assistance
- Intake recording
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Bedside manner
- Observing responses
- Medical terminology
- Monitoring fluids
- Blood glucose testing
- Responding to emergencies
- Transfer techniques
- Patient lifting
- Client communication
- Trustworthy companion
- Companionship and emotional support
- Catheter change and preparation
Timeline
Home Health CNA
Elite Touch Home Care
09.2025 - Current
Rehabilitation CNA
Cedar Mountain Post Acute
05.2025 - 12.2025
Rehabilitation CNA
Corona Post Acute
12.2024 - 07.2025
Patient Care Technician - CNA/HHA
Riverside County Office of Education
High School Diploma -
Norte Vista High School