Rita Kalegga
Vancouver,BC
Summary
A dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance the quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as an accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Live-In Caregiver
World Of Gentle Care
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Identified potential hazards within the home environment, making necessary adjustments to ensure client safety and comfort.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Caregiver
Private Home Care
02.2016 - 01.2021
Baby Sitter
Karp Home Care
01.2010 - 12.2011
Store Associate
Safeway
01.2009 - 12.2009
Crafter
Traditional African Crafts
01.2000 - 12.2008
Education
High School Diploma -
Sprott-Shaw College
New Westminster, BC12.2009
Skills
- Household Cleaning
- Client Transportation
- Cooking meals
- Personal Care Worker (PCW)
- Critical Thinking
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Personal Care Aide
Languages
English
Full Professional
Swahili
Full Professional
Timeline
Live-In Caregiver
World Of Gentle Care
01.2021 - 01.2024
Caregiver
Private Home Care
02.2016 - 01.2021
Baby Sitter
Karp Home Care
01.2010 - 12.2011
Store Associate
Safeway
01.2009 - 12.2009
Crafter
Traditional African Crafts
01.2000 - 12.2008
High School Diploma -
Sprott-Shaw College
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