Martha Mfinanga
lindenhurst,illinois
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with experience supporting daily living needs, medication reminders, mobility assistance, and HIPAA-compliant recordkeeping. Known for attentive communication, patience, and dependable care. Dedicated in-home caregiver with experience assisting seniors and clients with personal care, meal preparation, transportation, and emotional support. Strong in time management, attention to detail, and problem solving. Committed to safe, respectful care and clear communication.
Overview
2
2
Languages
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Amazon Associate
Amazon hmw3
Kenosha, Wisconsin
07.2025 - Current
- Processed customer orders in Amazon fulfillment workflows using handheld scanners.
- Verified inventory locations and product labels across Amazon warehouse aisles.
- Packed shipments following Amazon packaging standards and safety procedures.
- Loaded outbound trailers while maintaining dock organization and pallet flow.
- Inspected products for damage, accuracy, and shipment readiness.
- Operated stand-up forklift to move pallets throughout warehouse employer aisles.
- Unloaded inbound freight and placed materials in designated storage locations.
- Replenished pick locations with product from bulk storage.
- Followed warehouse safety rules and traffic lanes during daily operations.
- Picked customer orders from warehouse inventory using handheld scanners.
- Inspected products for damage before packing and shipment.
- Maintained organized pick aisles and accurate inventory locations.
- Identified damaged product during picking process and reported it immediately so that proper action could be taken.
- Inspected product for defects or damages prior to stocking or shipping outbound orders.
- Provided assistance in physical inventories on an annual basis by counting stock items and reconciling results with existing records.
In-Home Caregiver
Gonzalez family
Chicago, Illinois
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Assisted with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Prepared meals and followed special diet instructions.
- Monitored medication schedules and reminded family members on time.
- Supported mobility with transfers, walking, and light exercise.
- Maintained clean living areas and sanitized caregiving surfaces.
- Documented care notes and shared updates with Gonzalez family.
- Offered companionship, conversation, and emotional support throughout shifts.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, dusting and vacuuming.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living.
- Respected client privacy rights at all times when providing services.
- Accompanied clients on errands or outings for shopping or leisure activities.
- Assisted patients with personal care to alleviate burden on family members.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or recreational activities.
- Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
- Observed physical and mental condition of clients and reported any changes to supervisor.
- Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
- Ensured that all equipment used is properly functioning before use.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises and assisted with daily physical therapy routines.
- Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Maintained updated records and safeguarded patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
Elderly Caregiver Volunteer
Concord Home Health Care
Melrose Park, Illinois
08.2022 - 10.2024
Elderly Caregiver Volunteer
Concord Home Health Care
Melrose Park, Illinois
08.2022 - 10.2024
- Reminded clients about medications and scheduled appointments.
- Provided emotional support through conversation, reading, and recreational activities.
- Prepared light meals and beverages following client preferences.
- Assisted with personal care tasks and comfort needs during volunteer visits.
- Maintained clean care areas and organized supplies for Concord Home Health Care.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, as instructed by clinical staff.
- Organized recreational activities for elderly clients including reading, playing board games, and taking walks.
- Encouraged independence by helping seniors complete tasks on their own whenever possible.
- Provided respite care for primary caregivers when needed.
In-Home Caregiver
Gonzalez Family
Chicago, Illinois
08.2023 - 10.2023
Elderly Caregiver Volunteer
Concord
Chicago, Illinois
08.2022 - 10.2023
Material Handler
McKesson Specialty Health
Bartlett, Illinois
11.2021 - 07.2023
- Received medical shipments for specialty pharmacy inventory
- Picked and staged orders for patient treatment supplies
- Verified product labels and lot codes against packing slips
- Replenished storage locations with incoming healthcare materials
- Inspected packages for damage before distribution
- Organized stock in compliance with warehouse safety procedures
- Managed work area cleanliness by following company guidelines for organization.
- Inspected materials for any damages or defects upon receipt.
- Received and distributed incoming materials to designated areas.
- Packed merchandise into boxes and containers in preparation for safe shipment.
- Reported any malfunctions or damages of material handling equipment promptly.
- Counted inventory across warehouse zones and compared items against system records.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Education
BBA - Education
Arusha Unniversity
Arusha,tanzania11-2014
Skills
- Activities of daily living
- Medication reminders
- Mobility assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient transport
- Inventory control
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Compassionate care
- Problem solving
- Alzheimer's care
- Records management
- Heavy lifting
- Lifting and transferring
- Compassionate communication
- End-of-life care
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Respectful and compassionate
- Empathetic listening
- Housekeeping tasks
- Chronic disease management
- Dining room support
- Meal preparation
Languages
English
Professional
Swahili
Professional
Timeline
Amazon Associate
Amazon hmw3
07.2025 - Current
In-Home Caregiver
Gonzalez family
10.2024 - 06.2025
In-Home Caregiver
Gonzalez Family
08.2023 - 10.2023
Elderly Caregiver Volunteer
Concord Home Health Care
08.2022 - 10.2024
Elderly Caregiver Volunteer
Concord Home Health Care
08.2022 - 10.2024
Elderly Caregiver Volunteer
Concord
08.2022 - 10.2023
Material Handler
McKesson Specialty Health
11.2021 - 07.2023
BBA - Education
Arusha Unniversity