Compassionate Caregiver with Teaching Background

Margaret Nyambura Njenga

n Kenya n *************@*****.*** %n +254-***-***-***

Willing to Relocate Internationally Eligible for Employer Sponsorship Valid Passport Holder Professional Summary

Compassionate and certified Caregiver with over one year of hands-on experience providing high-quality personal care and emotional support to patients in healthcare facilities and private homes. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, maintaining patient hygiene, administering medication under supervision, and ensuring a clean, safe, and dignified environment. A reliable, patient, and empathetic professional committed to improving the well-being of clients and supporting healthcare teams in delivering outstanding care.

Key Skills

• Patient care and hygiene

• Medication assistance and monitoring

• Mobility and transfer support

• Vital signs observation

• Nutrition and meal preparation

• Infection prevention and control

• Communication and empathy

• First aid and emergency response

• Record keeping and reporting

• Collaboration with nurses and families

Professional Experience

Caregiver – PCEA Nakuru West Health Center (Private Hospital) Dec 2024 – Mar 2025

• Assisted patients and individuals with disabilities in daily activities, grooming, and movement.

• Supported nurses with rehabilitation exercises and patient communication.

• Maintained hygienic and infection-free ward environments.

• Monitored diet and medication schedules according to care plans.

• Recorded patient updates in electronic health records. Caregiver – Private Residences

Mar 2024 – Present

• Provided compassionate home-based care to elderly and disabled clients.

• Supported mobility, bathing, and dressing needs with respect and privacy.

• Assisted with meal preparation and household organization.

• Ensured clients’ safety, comfort, and emotional well-being. Professional Teacher – Orthodox Comprehensive School / Kapsimbiri Secondary School Jan 2019 – May 2025

• Taught language and arts subjects while fostering a positive, caring environment.

• Served as guidance and counselling teacher, supporting students’ mental and emotional health.

• Coordinated classroom activities and supervised academic and co-curricular programs.

• (Teaching experience demonstrates strong communication, organization, and caregiving traits.) Education & Certifications

• Rafa Institute of Disability Care Studies – Certificate in Disability Support Care (Sept 2024 – Jan 2025)

• Kenya Red Cross Society – Basic First Aid Training (May 2021 – Aug 2021)

• Moi University – Bachelor of Education (Arts), Second Class Honours (Upper Division) (Sept 2017 – Dec 2021)

• Njenga Karume High School – Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) (Jan 2013 – Dec 2016) Additional Information

• Languages: English (Fluent), Swahili (Fluent), Finnish (A2.2 Level)

• Nationality: Kenyan

• Relocation: Willing to relocate internationally for employment opportunities

• Work Authorization: Eligible for employer sponsorship

• Passport: Valid and ready for international travel Referees

• Peter Macharia – H.O.D., PCEA Nakuru West Medical College n +254-***-***-***

• David Maina – Director, Rafa Institute of Disability Care Studies n +254-***-***-***

• Ken Gachuhi – Principal, Orthodox Comprehensive School n +254-***-***-***