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Millicent Kirui

Edmonton,AB

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate caregiver with over six years of hands-on experience, currently pursuing a Practical Nurse diploma at NorQuest College. A certified Health Care Aide with a strong foundation in dementia care, gained through clinical placement at Shepherd's Care Foundation in Edmonton, Alberta. Skilled in providing holistic care to individuals with diverse needs, including autism support and elderly care. Known for building trusting relationships with clients and delivering both personal and emotional support while prioritizing their safety, dignity, and overall well-being. Passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of those I serve through empathetic, person-centered care..

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver

Qualicare Edmonton East
02.2024 - 09.2024
  • 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.

Elderly Caregiver

Home Instead Senior Care Home
03.2023 - 09.2024
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
  • Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.

Special Needs Child Caregiver

Edenbridge Family Services INC
01.2021 - 08.2022
  • Supported families in developing individualized care plans to address the specific needs of each child.
  • Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
  • Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
  • Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
  • Enhanced children''s social skills by organizing group activities and promoting positive interactions.
  • Increased fine motor skills through engaging sensory play activities customized for each child''s level of ability.
  • Developed creative problem-solving skills among special needs children through guided play sessions that encouraged critical thinking.
  • Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.

Companion Caregiver

Quest Support
05.2019 - 06.2022
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, improving their quality of life.
  • Prepared nutritious meals for clients, supporting their overall health and dietary needs.
  • Promoted a safe home environment by conducting regular assessments of potential hazards and implementing appropriate safety measures.
  • 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.
  • Facilitated medication management for clients, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration.
  • Monitored client health status through regular check-ins, promptly reporting any concerns or changes in condition to healthcare providers.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.

Education

Practical Nursing

Norquest College
Edmonton, AB
05-2026

Health Care Aide

Norquest College
Edmonton, Attained
06-2025

Skills

  • Elderly Care
  • Autism Support training
  • Behavioral & Conflict resolution training
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Lifting and transferring
  • Wound care, Peri care, Ostomy care, Catheter Care
  • Topical medication administration
  • Professionalism and client safety
  • Class 5 driver's License

Languages

English
Swahili

Certification

  • DDEI - Dive into Dementia Immersive Experience Certification

• Human Blood-borne Pathogen Exposure (HBPE) Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)

  • It's your Move Certification (AHS)
  • AHS and Covenant Health Information & Privacy Certification
  • Police Information and Vulnerable Sector Check.
  • Third Party Auto Insurance.



Timeline

Caregiver

Qualicare Edmonton East
02.2024 - 09.2024

Elderly Caregiver

Home Instead Senior Care Home
03.2023 - 09.2024

Special Needs Child Caregiver

Edenbridge Family Services INC
01.2021 - 08.2022

Companion Caregiver

Quest Support
05.2019 - 06.2022

Practical Nursing

Norquest College

Health Care Aide

Norquest College

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