Experienced Caregiver and Nursing Assistant

LEAH

MMIDI

Caregiver

**+ Years of U.S. Caregiving Experience

Tidimalo Ward, Serowe, Botswana

+267-**-***-*** +267-**-***-*** +267-**-***-*** ***********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Caregiver with 12+ years of hands-on experience in the United States, providing care in live-in arrangements, clients' homes and shared community/facility settings.

Experienced in supporting elderly, terminally ill, bedridden, physically challenged and memory-impaired clients with personal care, daily living activities, mobility, feeding, vital-sign monitoring and companionship. Strong in helping clients regain mobility and strength following illness or surgery while encouraging them to do what they can for themselves. This helps maintain their independence, dignity and confidence. Able to work independently with clients and alongside nurses, therapists and other healthcare aides. Attentive to changes in a client's condition and committed to reporting concerns promptly and accurately. CAREGIVER SKILLS

Personal Care & Daily Living Activities

Live-In & Home Care

Elderly & Palliative Care

Bedridden & Physically Challenged Care

Memory & Dementia Care

Mobility & Recovery Support

Patient Transfers

Vital Signs Monitoring

Patient Observation & Reporting

Feeding & Nutrition Support

Promoting Independence

Patient Safety & Infection Prevention

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CAREGIVER / NURSING ASSISTANT

Various Healthcare Agencies United States of America 2011 – 2024

Provided hands-on care and personal assistance across live-in arrangements, clients' homes and shared community/facility settings.

CARE & DAILY SUPPORT

Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding and other daily activities, while maintaining their privacy, dignity and comfort.

Supported elderly, terminally ill, bedridden, physically challenged and memory-impaired clients according to their individual care needs.

Assisted with mobility and safe transfers using wheelchairs, walkers, lifts and other assistive devices.

Provided companionship and emotional support while maintaining a safe, clean and comfortable environment.

Supported clients recovering from illness or surgery by helping them increase mobility, regain strength and return to daily activities.

Encouraged clients to complete tasks they could manage themselves, helping them maintain independence, dignity and confidence.

PATIENT OBSERVATION & COMMUNICATION

Monitored and recorded vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration and blood sugar levels.

Observed clients closely for changes in their physical condition and reported concerns promptly to nurses and supervisors.

Observed blue discolouration of a client's hands and feet while bathing and immediately alerted the client's nurse.

Communicated respectfully with clients, families and healthcare team members to support effective care.

Maintained patient confidentiality and followed healthcare, safety and infection-prevention procedures. CARE ENVIRONMENT & TEAMWORK

Provided direct care in live-in arrangements, clients' homes and shared community/facility settings.

Worked alongside other healthcare aides while remaining focused on each client's individual needs.

Worked independently with clients and collaboratively with nurses and other healthcare professionals.

Adjusted the level of support to each client's abilities and encouraged them to participate in daily activities. EDUCATION

ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE – CHILD & FAMILY STUDIES

Community College of Allegheny County USA

DECEMBER 2004

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Harris School of Business USA REFERENCES

Available upon request.

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