FIREWEINI GUDAT
Fairfax Station,VA
Summary
Dedicated Certified Medication Aide with 4+ years of experience in providing compassionate, person-centered care to residents. Proven track record in administering medications, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring the well-being of clients. Strong commitment to building relationships and enhancing resident engagement while maintaining compliance with health and safety standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Owner & CEO
Fiori's Boutique
Santa Rosa, CA
09.2020 - Current
- Responsible for buying traditional cultural clothing from Eritrea/Ethiopia and selling it in the United States.
- Marketing clothing on social media, (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
- Preparing and maintaining design boards with sketches, fabrics, colors, prints.
- Incorporating new trends to update our products.
- Bookkeeping, accounting and invoicing experience.
Certified Medication Aide
Independence Village Ames
Ames, Iowa
04.2025 - 03.2026
- Administered medications to residents following established protocols and safety guidelines.
- Monitored residents' vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity for each resident.
Personal Caregiver
Sunrise Senior Living
Santa Rosa, CA
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Helped family members plan healthy meals, purchase ingredients and cook meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Managed finances with clients.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
Companion
IHSS
Santa Rosa, CA
03.2018 - 01.2019
- Assisted clients by performing laundry, meal preparation and other tasks.
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
- Provided transportation, managing and scheduling appointments.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
- Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Data Entry Clerk
Redwood Toxicology
Santa Rosa, CA
08.2016 - 12.2018
- Entered numerical data into databases with speed and accuracy using 10-key pad.
- Managed documents by organizing forms, making photocopies, filing records, preparing correspondence and creating reports.
- Corrected any data entry error to prevent later issues such as duplication or data degradation.
- Scanned files, eliminating outdated records.
- Ensured that all computer system information was accurate and up-to-date.
- Verified accuracy and validity of data entered in databases.
- Entered client information into databases quickly and with minimal errors.
- Organized, sorted and checked input data against original documents.
- Outlined appropriate processes and procedures to fulfill and complete inquiries.
- Evaluated source documents to locate information needed for each data entry field.
- Reviewed and updated client correspondence files and database information to maintain accurate records.
Usher/Selling Tickets to Customers/ Concession
Roxy Stadium 14
Santa Rosa, CA
08.2013 - 09.2016
- Provided customer service by selling tickets and merchandise, answering questions and distributing programs.
- Greeted and collected tickets of patrons at events.
- Refused admittance to patrons on basis of policies or for lack of ticket possession.
- Provided information about current and future events at facility.
- Greeted customers with smile and provided friendly, knowledgeable service.
- Sold admission, processed payments and issued tickets.
- Reviewed tickets for authenticity and applicability to particular event.
- Directed ticket holders to seats and facility locations.
- Assisted patrons with seating by giving directions and lighting paths.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional client support.
- Transported to customer locations.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
Volunteer Work at the Food Bank
Valley Oak Park
Santa Rosa, CA
06.2012 - 07.2013
- Took and delivered food orders in a timely manner.
- Ensured customer satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Piner High School
Santa Rosa, CA 08.2009 - 08.2012
Some College (No Degree) -
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CASkills
- Patient care
- Daily living assistance
- Clinical quality program standards
- First Aid and safety
- Meal preparation
- Medication administration
- Community integration
- Managing finances
- Progress documentation
- Patient management
Timeline
Certified Medication Aide
Independence Village Ames
04.2025 - 03.2026
Owner & CEO
Fiori's Boutique
09.2020 - Current
Personal Caregiver
Sunrise Senior Living
01.2019 - 02.2020
Companion
IHSS
03.2018 - 01.2019
Data Entry Clerk
Redwood Toxicology
08.2016 - 12.2018
Usher/Selling Tickets to Customers/ Concession
Roxy Stadium 14
08.2013 - 09.2016
Volunteer Work at the Food Bank
Valley Oak Park
06.2012 - 07.2013
High School Diploma -
Piner High School
08.2009 - 08.2012
Some College (No Degree) -
Santa Rosa Junior College