Joseph .M. Wandera
Laguna Niguel,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with a strong background in caregiving and logistics. Expertise in scheduling, maintaining accurate documentation, and effectively communicating with teams to enhance client service. Aiming to leverage these skills in a scheduling or coordination role within healthcare.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Charbelin Home Care and The Key Inc
Orange County, USA
11.2025 - Current
- Provide in-home care to clients while ensuring comfort, dignity, and safety
- Assist with activities of daily living, mobility, and companionship
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and guidelines.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients and staff.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Communicated effectively with family members regarding client care plans.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Documented client progress and care activities in compliance with regulations.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Coordinated transportation for clients to medical appointments and social events.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Washed and dried clothing and bedding to maintain hygiene standards.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
OTR Truck Driver
Tamerlane Express
Illinois City, Illinois
07.2020 - 09.2025
- Coordinated delivery schedules and routes to ensure timely service
- Maintained accurate logs and consistent communication with dispatch
- Demonstrated strong time management and problem-solving skills
- Ensured compliance with transportation safety regulations
- Operated long-haul trucks across various states for timely deliveries.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Communicated with dispatch to receive routing instructions and updates.
- Adhered to all traffic laws and safety procedures during transportation.
- Loaded and secured cargo to prevent damage during transit.
- Resolved on-road issues efficiently through problem-solving skills.
- Collaborated with team members for optimal route planning and scheduling.
- Ensured cargo was properly secured to prevent shifting during transit.
- Provided customer service by informing them of delivery times or any delays that may occur during transit.
- Communicated with dispatcher and customer regarding schedule changes and with the customer to confirm specific delivery location instructions.
- Interacted with company dispatchers to alert of issues or delays.
- Complied with all applicable laws and regulations governing the transportation industry.
- Documented and maintained daily logs, expense reports, trip reports and inspection reports.
- Managed time efficiently to ensure timely deliveries were made within established parameters.
- Maintained accurate records of correspondence with customers and freight recipients.
- Inspected the vehicle daily to make sure all parts were properly functioning.
- Practiced safe, courteous and defensive driving to avoid causing accidents and to maintain positive public image toward company named on truck.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Kept vehicles in good operating condition with thorough inspections and basic maintenance.
- Interacted regularly with dispatchers to receive instructions about deliveries or pick-ups.
- Planned routes using personal knowledge and GPS mapping software to optimize strategies.
- Charted upcoming routes using both GPS technology and maps.
- Coordinated shipping papers, customer documents, and daily logs to maintain accurate records.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of tractor and trailer units before departing terminals.
- Delivered products to customers' locations in a courteous and professional manner.
- Planned routes, adhering to assigned delivery schedules while maintaining DOT compliance.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Planned each route with up-to-date GPS support, accounting for weather or construction delays to enable on-time deliveries.
- Performed thorough truck cleaning, oil and water changes and tire pressure checks and arranged for service required.
- Mastered trucking regulations, traffic laws and trucking standards, resulting in safe, on-time deliveries and satisfied customers.
- Communicated with dispatcher to relay and receive information about route changes and delays, quickly adjusting plans to maintain schedules.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
- Reported vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles immediately upon occurrence.
- Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicles.
- Completed transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
- Operated heavy-duty trucks and trailers to complete long-distance deliveries of products.
- Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts safely when loading and unloading shipments from trailers.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Used pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
- Maintained ongoing communications with operations center personnel to keep teammates informed.
- Managed unexpected emergencies and route changes with calm and professionalism.
Private Home Caregiver
Wayne Robinson
San Clemente, California
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Provided personalized in-home care services to enhance client comfort and well-being
- Supported clients with daily living activities and fostered companionship to improve overall quality of life
- Facilitated communication between families and care teams to ensure cohesive care and support
- Maintained detailed and accurate care records
Caregiver
Home Care Assistance - HCA,
Dana Point, California
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Supported clients with personal care and daily living activities
- Maintained safe, respectful, comfortable home environment for clients
- Documented and communicated client concerns and updates to supervisors
- Facilitated basic documentation and care communication
Care giver
Shalin Care inc
Laguna Niguel, California
09.2015 - 01.2016
- Coordinated daily household operations and resident schedules to ensure smooth functioning
- Maintained accurate records to support compliance with house rules and enhance resident safety
- Communicated with residents, staff, and external providers
- Coordinated daily household activities to ensure smooth operations
Education
CDL - Commercial Driving Lisence
CR England Truck Driving School
United States04-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Social Works And Social Administration
Bugema University
Kampala, Uganda10-2002
High School Diploma -
Gombe Secondary School
Uganda12-1998
Skills
- Documentation
- Scheduling & Coordination
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Medication administration
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Organization
- Care Management Software
- Record management
Certification
- CNA License
Accomplishments
- Top performer in clinicals
Timeline
Caregiver
Charbelin Home Care and The Key Inc
11.2025 - Current
OTR Truck Driver
Tamerlane Express
07.2020 - 09.2025
Private Home Caregiver
Wayne Robinson
01.2018 - 03.2020
Caregiver
Home Care Assistance - HCA,
01.2016 - 01.2019
Care giver
Shalin Care inc
09.2015 - 01.2016
CDL - Commercial Driving Lisence
CR England Truck Driving School
Bachelor of Arts - Social Works And Social Administration
Bugema University
High School Diploma -
Gombe Secondary School