Aden Dejene Tadesse
Alexanderia,VA
Summary
Experienced caregiver with a strong background in enhancing patient dignity and independence at Right At Home Care. Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking and effective communication, ensuring high-quality care and safety. Recognized for meticulous documentation practices and fostering a compassionate environment, leading to improved patient satisfaction. Proficient in managing appointments, coordinating household support, and providing emotional companionship to clients.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
The Trillium
Fairfax, VA
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas, promoting a hygienic environment.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for residents.
Caregiver
Right At Home Care
Fairfax, VA
01.2025 - Current
- Assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, eating, and grooming.
- Transporting seniors to appointments.
- Updating patient records.
- Household assistance and meal preparation.
- Maintaining accurate documentation of a patient’s vital signs.
- Setting up and managing medical equipment.
- Helping patients enjoy life while maintaining their dignity and independence.
Barista
Starbucks
McLean, VA
08.2016 - 01.2022
- Experienced barista with strong customer service background.
- Maintains calm, professional demeanor in fast-paced environments, quickly addressing customer needs, resolving inquiries, and de-escalating challenges.
- Provides quality beverages, and food products consistently for all customers by adhering to all recipe and presentation standards.
- Follows health, safety and sanitation guidelines for all products.
- Maintains regular and punctual attendance.
- Helping Others Succeed.
- Maintained highest standards of conduct and service to support company reputation.
Caregiver
Visiting Nurse Solution Home care
Alexandria, VA
08.2014 - 07.2017
- Helped provide dependent adults with daily assistance.
- Aided clients in bathing, toilet use, personal grooming, dressing.
- Assisted clients with basic movements and mobility.
- Helped perform simple strength and ROM exercises.
- Performed basic housekeeping tasks.
- Planned and fixed appropriate meals.
- Taking to hospital appointments.
- Safely handled hazardous materials.
- Worked to maintain a spotless internal and external work environment.
- Cleaned and sanitized cleaning tools prior to using them again.
Waitress/Bartending/Hosting/Manager
Enjera Restaurant
Arlington, VA
09.2013 - 07.2014
- Answering and directing phone calls based on the client’s order and making table reservation.
- Making mix drinks and hot beverages.
- Keeping an accurate daily log of my sales and all waitress sale reports.
- Managing the restaurant and hosting
- Handling orders
- Serving
- Working on customer serves
- Worked one-on-one with customer and took on extra responsibilities as needed.
- Employed deep cleaning techniques for areas in need of additional sanitation.
- Interact pleasantly with clients and guests when performing daily duties
- Returned the vacant rooms to occupant-ready status by deep cleaning, restocking inventory, and removing trash.
Waitress and Cashier
Great America Buffet
Bailey's Crossroads, VA
06.2012 - 08.2013
- Answering calls to take orders of customer for carry out and make table reservation.
- Taking care of cash register.
- Serving drinks, organizing and keeping the buffet clean
- Hosting by Welcoming customers and sitting them down.
Waitress
Peacock restaurant
Falls church, VA
08.2010 - 05.2012
- Taking orders of customer and serving food and drinks
- Making mix drinks and hot beverages.
- Preparing food in the kitchen.
- Cleaning after opening and before closing the restaurant
Education
High school diploma -
Berhane Guzo
Addis Ababa, EthiopiaCertification of Home Health Aid - Home Health care
Visiting Nurse Solution Home care LLC
VirginiaCollage diploma - English and other subjects
Nova Community College
VirginiaRegistered Medication Aide - Medication Aide
Classic Nursing Acadamy
Alexandria VA12.2024
CNA course - Certified Nursing Assistant
Classic Nurses Academy
85 S Bragg Street Suite 601 Alexandria VA 2231210.2024
IT Azure course - IT Network Security
Sufia Institute of Musistere Science And Technology School
5250 Cherokee Ave Suite 420 Lincolnia VA2231207.2022
Skills
Critical thinking and problem solving
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate communication
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
- Complex Problem-solving
- Emergency response
- Critical thinking
Ability to work in a team
Effective time management
Communication skills
Problem solving
Verbal and written communication
Consistency
Interpersonal skills
Knowledge of medical terminology
Understanding common disorders
Empathy
Detail-oriented
Strong written and verbal communication
Trained in dealing with infectious diseases
Medical documentation
Dementia care
Client transportation
Compassion and empathy
Patient care
Alzheimer's care
Elderly care
Social interaction
References
Available upon Request
Licenses Certificates
CNA
Medication Aide
Timeline
CNA
The Trillium
06.2025 - Current
Caregiver
Right At Home Care
01.2025 - Current
Barista
Starbucks
08.2016 - 01.2022
Caregiver
Visiting Nurse Solution Home care
08.2014 - 07.2017
Waitress/Bartending/Hosting/Manager
Enjera Restaurant
09.2013 - 07.2014
Waitress and Cashier
Great America Buffet
06.2012 - 08.2013
Waitress
Peacock restaurant
08.2010 - 05.2012
High school diploma -
Berhane Guzo
Certification of Home Health Aid - Home Health care
Visiting Nurse Solution Home care LLC
Collage diploma - English and other subjects
Nova Community College
CNA course - Certified Nursing Assistant
Classic Nurses Academy
IT Azure course - IT Network Security
Sufia Institute of Musistere Science And Technology School
Registered Medication Aide - Medication Aide
Classic Nursing Acadamy