Dorcah Nganga
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with a proven track record at Emerald Crest Minnetonka, delivering compassionate care and fostering independence. Skilled in daily living assistance and effective communication, I developed personalized care plans and enhanced residents' well-being through engaging activities. Committed to maintaining a safe environment while prioritizing patient dignity and comfort.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Emerald Crest Minnetonka
Minnetonka, MN
06.2023 - 12.2025
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
- Monitored and documented residents' health conditions and changes accurately.
- Engaged residents in social and recreational activities to enhance well-being.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Implemented best practices for infection control within the facility environment.
- Administered medications as prescribed while adhering to safety protocols.
Caregiver
Spirit Care Homes
Minnetonka, MN
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting independence and well-being.
- Monitored and documented patient health status, ensuring accurate records for care planning.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals and families.
- Provided emotional support to residents, fostering a nurturing environment.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Caregiver
Gabbycare Homes
Champlin, MN
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted residents with daily living activities to enhance comfort and independence.
- Monitored and documented patient health status, ensuring compliance with care plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care strategies for residents.
- Trained new staff on caregiving protocols and best practices for resident support.
- Provided emotional support and companionship, fostering positive relationships with residents.
- Organized recreational activities to promote social engagement among residents.
- Administered medications as prescribed while maintaining accurate records of administration.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Caregiver
Assurant Cares
Coon Rapids, MN
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Implemented safety measures to maintain a secure environment for residents and staff.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between home care settings by coordinating services and communicating effectively with all parties involved.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Caregiver
Joycare Homes
Champlin, MN
02.2020 - 12.2021
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Education
High School Diploma -
St Joseph Mukasa Matibo
Kenya. Kisii 09-2015
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Dependable and responsible
- Daily living assistance
- Strong ethics
- Compassionate care
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Patient companionship
Timeline
Caregiver
Spirit Care Homes
01.2024 - 02.2025
Caregiver
Emerald Crest Minnetonka
06.2023 - 12.2025
Caregiver
Gabbycare Homes
01.2022 - 05.2023
Caregiver
Assurant Cares
01.2021 - 01.2022
Caregiver
Joycare Homes
02.2020 - 12.2021
High School Diploma -
St Joseph Mukasa Matibo