REBECCA KABUGI
North York ,Canada
Summary
Compassionate and highly organized Home Support Worker with a background in caregiving, personal assistance, and executive administrative support. Equipped with almost two years of experience in providing care for a paraplegic patient, kidney dialysis patient and other elderly individuals. Specializing in providing physical, emotional, and medical support. Proven ability to provide companionship, manage daily routines, and ensure the highest standard of care. Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Production and a Diploma in Business Information Technology, with solid organizational and communication skills honed through past Executive Assistant roles.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Aide
Private Practice Delmanor Wynford Retirement Home
03.2025 - Current
- Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, incontinence care).
- Provide safe mobility support (helping with transfers, walking, use of cane/walker/wheelchair).
- Administer and/or remind client to take prescribed medications as directed.
- Encourage hydration and monitor food/fluid intake.
- Manage the client’s household needs (light housekeeping, laundry, washing dishes, bed-making, organizing living space).
- Provide watchful companionship and emotional support, fostering engagement and meaningful conversation.
- Encourage participation in recreational or cognitive activities (reading, puzzles, music, gentle exercises).
- Escort/assist client to outings, appointments, or recreational activities within the residence.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment (fall prevention, safety checks).
- Monitor, observe, and report any changes in physical health, mood, or behavior to the client’s circle of care.
- Offer gentle reminders/orientation for time, place, and routine.
- Support client’s dignity, independence, and choice in daily living.
- Provide comfort care and reassurance, especially during times of anxiety or loneliness.
Personal Support Worker
Private Practice
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Managed medication schedules and serving meals.
- Assisted with bathing, dressing and mobility needs.
- Provided companionship and emotional support.
- Supporting the client’s mental well-being by creating a calm and positive environment.
- Helped clients engage in recreational activities and maintained their comfort.
- Utilizing services such as WheelTrans for hospital appointments.
- Accompanying the client to appointments when necessary to provide support.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse to ensure stability and detect any potential issues.
- Collaborating with family members to ensure the client’s care plan was adhered to effectively.
Home Support Worker
Private Practice
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Assist with the daily positioning and transferring of a paraplegic patient using a hoist from bed to chair.
- Provide personal care assistance, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and maintaining personal hygiene.
- Monitor vital signs and manage daily records, including medications and routine updates.
- Clean tracheostomy and nebulizer equipment, as well as assist with phlegm suctioning.
- Aid in performing range of motion exercises.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment through light housekeeping duties.
- Offer emotional support, building a strong rapport with the patient.
- Ensure proper medication administration and keep track of prescriptions and schedules.
Executive Assistant
Equipetrol Limited
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Managing the executive’s calendar, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
- Serving as the primary point of contact between the executive and internal/external stakeholders.
- Coordinating and organizing board or executive meetings, including taking and distributing minutes.
- Managing office supplies and ensuring all resources are stocked and functional.
- Managing expense reports, invoicing, and budgets for the executive or office.
- Coordinating procurement of services and supplies while maintaining cost efficiency.
Personal Support Worker
Private Practice
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Monitored medical appointments, medications, and overall well-being of clients.
- Provided assistance with bathing, toileting, and feeding.
- Prepared nutritious meals and assisted with mobility.
- Offered companionship, participating in activities and short walks around the compound.
Executive Assistant
Top Level Management
08.2016 - 12.2020
- Managed the daily calendars and schedules for managers and the Chairman.
- Coordinated appointments, events, and handled travel arrangements.
- Acted as the point of contact between executives, employees, and clients.
- Drafted correspondence, prepared reports, and maintained internal databases.
- Facilitated communication, prepared meeting minutes, and handled administrative tasks to improve office efficiency.
Education
B.A - Broadcast Production
University of Nairobi
12.2014
Diploma - Business Information Technology
Kenya Methodist University
12.2010
Skills
- Hygiene
- Medication Management
- Organizational and Time Management
- Assistance
- Record Keeping and Documentation
- Light Housekeeping
- Lifting Assistance (up to 154 lbs)
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Attention to detail
- Strong work ethic
- Multitasking and organization
- Time management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Certification
First Aid with CPR/AED Certificate
Timeline
Personal Aide
Private Practice Delmanor Wynford Retirement Home
03.2025 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Private Practice
10.2024 - 01.2025
Home Support Worker
Private Practice
02.2024 - 10.2024
Executive Assistant
Equipetrol Limited
01.2022 - 12.2023
Personal Support Worker
Private Practice
01.2021 - 10.2021
Executive Assistant
Top Level Management
08.2016 - 12.2020
B.A - Broadcast Production
University of Nairobi
Diploma - Business Information Technology
Kenya Methodist University
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