LYNNETTE CARA KANKWANZI
Waltham,MA
Summary
I am a hardworking, self-motivated, and dependable individual who can deliver quality results even under pressure. I am punctual, accountable and require minimum supervision. My objective is to work and be able to progress even to higher levels of responsibility and grow my skills and career.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Preferred Care at Home
Boston, MA
04.2025 - Current
- Assisting patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Using mobility devices to transport patients.
- Providing physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Safeguarding patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Reminding patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Answering patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Assisting patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Supporting daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Assisting in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Maintaining a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicating with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Assisting residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
Night Guest Laundry Attendant
Extended Stay America
Waltham, Massachusetts
12.2024 - Current
- Assisting guests overnight, checking in and guests out, and collecting payment in accordance with company guidelines and procedures
- Processing all laundry in compliance with standards.This includes, but is not limited to, treating for stains, washing, drying and folding linens, terry, blankets, coverlets and shower curtains.
- Processing all dishware in compliance with company standards. This includes, but is not limited to washing, drying and packaging.
- Stocking all housekeeping carts and laundry rooms with appropriate products to ensure that PAR levels are maintained throughout the entire building, in compliance with brand standards.
- Setting up and maintaining the grab and go breakfast in accordance with brand standards
- Processing reservations, registration, payments and departures in accordance with company guidelines and procedures
- Conducting periodic daily tours of the property to inspect for cleanliness, collecting trash and maintenance in accordance with standards.
- Providing excellent customer service at all times.
Stocker/Retail Cashier
Family Dollar
Waltham, Massachusetts
12.2024 - 03.2025
- Greet customers and provide excellent customer service
- Scan goods and process cash and credit payments
- Issue change, receipts, refunds
- Manage inventory
- Ensure products are stocked and organized on the shelves
- Assist in unloading merchandise from delivery trucks
- Transport merchandise from stockroom to salesfloor
- Independently stock shelves and recover merchandise in the store
- Maintain a clean, well-stocked store for customers
Office Attendant
Trust Properties Survplanz Land survey consultancy
Mukono, Uganda
05.2021 - 09.2024
- Collecting and delivering office documents and parcels
- Interacting with clients and visitors
- Photocopying, scanning and filing appropriate documents
- Entering a range of data and keeping accurate records
- Maintaining stock of supplies by anticipating work requirements, ordering supplies and distributing supplies where necessary
Field Enumerator
Technoserve
Kampala, Uganda
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Interviewed people to obtain data
- Contacted people by visiting in person
- Conducted Focus Group Discussions
- Collected and Compiled data
- Reviewed completed questionnaires
- Accurately recorded statistical data
- Conducted home visits, telephone interviews and follow-ups
Intern/Volunteer
US Mission (American Centre)
Kampala, Uganda
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Assisted in American Centre event planning
- Monitored computer use
- Responded to basic public inquiries
- Scheduled appointments
- Processed membership cards
- Managed the circulation desk
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Development Studies
Makerere University
Kampala, Uganda05-2021
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education - History, Economics, Geography
Mengo Senior School
Kampala, Uganda11-2016
Uganda Certificate of Education - Mathematics,history, Geography,physics, Chemistry,
Trinity College Nabbingo
Kampala, Uganda11-2014
Primary Leaving Examination - Mathematics, English, Science, Social Studies
Kabale Preparatory School
Kabale, Uganda11-2010
Skills
- Daily living support
- Mobility assistance
- Health monitoring
- Heartsaver first aid (first aid)
- Direct patient care
- Certified home health aide (CHHA)
- Patient observation
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Accounting skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
- Document management
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
- Flexibility
- Analytical skills
- Customer care
- Patient care
- Document management and verification
References
- Mrs. Nansubuga Angella 857-218-0743
- Mrs. Namukasa Jennifer 857-222-0165
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading motivational literature
- Listening to inspirational music
- Reading real life stories and testimonies
- Learning new skills
- Team building
- Interacting with different cultures
- Meeting new people
- Travelling
Languages
- English, Excellent
- Rukiga/Runyankole, Excellent
- Luganda, Excellent
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/18/97
- Gender: FEMALE
- Nationality: UGANDAN
Certification
- CNA
- HHA
- HEARTSAVER FIRST AID CPR AED
Timeline
CNA
Preferred Care at Home
04.2025 - Current
Night Guest Laundry Attendant
Extended Stay America
12.2024 - Current
Stocker/Retail Cashier
Family Dollar
12.2024 - 03.2025
Field Enumerator
Technoserve
01.2022 - 02.2022
Office Attendant
Trust Properties Survplanz Land survey consultancy
05.2021 - 09.2024
Intern/Volunteer
US Mission (American Centre)
09.2018 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Development Studies
Makerere University
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education - History, Economics, Geography
Mengo Senior School
Uganda Certificate of Education - Mathematics,history, Geography,physics, Chemistry,
Trinity College Nabbingo
Primary Leaving Examination - Mathematics, English, Science, Social Studies
Kabale Preparatory School
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