Home Support Worker
Resume:
REBECCA KABUGI
************@*****.***
* ******* ** ***********, *** 2N9
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Compassionate and highly organized Home Support Worker with a background in caregiving, personal assistance, and executive administrative support. Equipped with almost three years of experience in providing care for a paraplegic patient and 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.
EDUCATION
University of Nairobi. February 2011-December 2014 B.A in Broadcast Production
Kenya Methodist University January 2010- December 2010 Diploma in Business Information Technology
WORK EXPERIENCE
Home Support Worker- Private Practice February 2024-October 2024
Through the Home support worker pilot program- Ontario,Canada
• 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.
Personal Support Worker
Private Practice – Nairobi, Kenya January 2021 - July 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.
Caregiver
Private Practice – Nairobi, Kenya June 2019- December 2020
● Managed medication schedules and prepared meals.
● Assisted with bathing, toileting, and mobility needs.
● Performed grocery shopping, housekeeping, and provided companionship.
● Helped clients engage in recreational activities and maintained their comfort.
Executive Assistant August 2016 -December 2020
Top Level Management -Nairobi, Kenya
● 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.
SKILLS
Hygiene
Assistance
Lifting Assistance
(up to 154 lbs)
Medication Management
Record Keeping and Documentation
Verbal and Written Communication
Organizational and Time Management
Light Housekeeping
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers American Heart Association
(Certification expired in 2023)
REFEREES
Upon Request
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