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Merawi Asfaw

Teacher and CNA
Maplewood,MN

Summary

Experienced Care Provider offering 2 years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail.

Experienced Caregiver accustomed to administering bedside and personal care, ambulation and personal hygiene assistance.


Taught physics and math professionally for a bout 7 years and prepared high School and precollege students for national and university entrance examinations.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Physics Teacher

Hillside School (PLC)
09.2016 - 09.2018
  • Prepared annual lesson plan and weekly lesson plans in timely manner.
  • Prepared teaching aids using chart papers for daily classes.
  • Taught physics lessons based on laboratory activities.
  • Gave daily classwork and homework and checking.
  • Gave daily advise for misbehave students
  • Provided physics demonstrations to illustrate how coursework can be applied.
  • Provided innovative methods of solving physics problems using technology.
  • Instructed 32 students each 42 minutes on physics coursework.
  • Encouraged critical-thinking to understand the reasoning behind physics formulas.
  • Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
  • Assessed students' strengths and weaknesses regularly to provide appropriate methods for addressing learning needs.
  • Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns.
  • Consulted with teachers in different disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
  • Set class objectives and monitored daily performance to give every student equal access to education.
  • Administered standardized tests in accordance with school testing programs.
  • Evaluated academic performance and social relationships to identify and help struggling students.
  • Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
  • Devised and implemented course instructional plans to teach gifted students about more physics while meeting or exceeding district standards.
  • Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
  • Coordinated and activated charity club and prepared and presented quarter year reports.
  • Guide and help students in science fair projects.
  • Tested students on knowledge of physics and retention of class lessons.

Physics Teacher

Don Bosco Chatolic school
09.2011 - 08.2013
  • Prepared annual lesson plan and weekly lesson plans.
  • Gave and checked  classworks and homeworks. 
  • Prepared and gave worksheets for students at the end of each unit. 
  • Encouraged critical-thinking to understand the reasoning behind physics formulas.
  • Instructed 30 students each 40 minutes on physics coursework.
  • Provided innovative methods of solving physics problems using technology.
  • Provided physics demonstrations to illustrate how coursework can be applied.
  • Tested students on knowledge of physics and retention of class lessons.
  • Set class objectives and monitored daily performance to give every student equal access to education.
  • Evaluated academic performance and social relationships to identify and help struggling students.
  • Administered standardized tests in accordance with school testing programs.
  • Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
  • Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
  • Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns. 
  • Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
  • Consulted with teachers in different disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
  • Implemented different technologies such as youtube problems solving videos  and projector videos to engage students in class instruction and diversify approaches.
  • Assessed students' strengths and weaknesses regularly to provide appropriate methods for addressing learning needs.
  • Selected and requisitioned appropriate books and instructional aids to complement lesson plans.

Physics Teacher

Gibson Youth Academy
09.2015 - 11.2016
  • Prepared weekly lesson plans.
  • Gave and checked classworks and homeworks.
  • Participated in and coordinated chess club of the school.
  • Attended and participated in teachers development programs.
  • Recorded students results in computer and prepared students progress report cards.
  • gave and checked weekly work sheets.
  • Instructed 18 students each 40 minutes on physics coursework.
  • Provided physics demonstrations to illustrate how coursework can be applied.
  • Encouraged critical-thinking to understand the reasoning behind physics formulas.
  • Tested students on knowledge of physics and retention of class lessons.
  • Evaluated academic performance and social relationships to identify and help struggling students.
  • Administered standardized tests in accordance with school testing programs.
  • Assessed students' strengths and weaknesses regularly to provide appropriate methods for addressing learning needs.
  • Set class objectives and monitored daily performance to give every student equal access to education.
  • Selected and requisitioned appropriate books and instructional aids to complement lesson plans.
  • Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
  • Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
  • Encouraged critical-thinking to understand reasoning behind physics formulas.
  • Designed regular learning assessments and used performance analysis to improve training outcomes.
  • Facilitated hands-on learning by creating and supervising laboratory activities and discussions.
  • Provided innovative methods of solving physics problems using technology.
  • Compiled, administered and graded examinations or assigned work to others.
  • Evaluated and graded students' laboratory work, assignments and papers.
  • Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts.
  • Provided academic and informational support to students outside of lecture by holding regular office hours and offering mentoring and advice.

Physics Teacher

Wenago High School
09.2010 - 08.2011
  • Prepared annual lesson plane and weekly lesson plans.
  • Gave tutorials for low achieving students.
  • Encouraged critical-thinking to understand the reasoning behind physics formulas.
  • Provided physics demonstrations to illustrate how coursework can be applied.
  • Assessed students' strengths and weaknesses regularly to provide appropriate methods for addressing learning needs.
  • Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
  • Evaluated academic performance and social relationships to identify and help struggling students.
  • Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns.
  • Administered standardized tests in accordance with school testing programs.
  • Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
  • Set class objectives and monitored daily performance to give every student equal access to education.
  • Tested students on knowledge of physics and retention of class lessons.
  • Instructed 35 students each 42 minutes on physics coursework.
  • Managed course grade book and schedule of activities to direct students' learning progress.
  • Encouraged critical-thinking to understand reasoning behind physics formulas.
  • Provided innovative methods of solving physics problems using technology.
  • Compiled, administered and graded examinations or assigned work to others.
  • Evaluated and graded students' laboratory work, assignments and papers.
  • Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts.

Stocker

Hudson Group Retail Specialist (A Dufry Company)
02.2019 - 04.2019
  • Maintained well-organized restocking areas to avoid blocking aisles or creating safety hazards.
  • Optimized storage areas to maximize access and meet needs of different types of products with specific weight, size or shape concerns.
  • Unloaded daily delivery trucks using equipment such as single handle platform trolley to quickly remove and stage products.
  • Placed products in correct storage locations to keep stock areas organized and inventory counts accurate.
  • Visually inspected orders to identify missing or damaged merchandise, reporting issues to supervisors.
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds.
  • Removed all debris and packaging from boxes and separated for recycling or disposal.
  • Ensured that shelves were fully stocked at all times.
  • Maintained a neat, orderly and safe work space.

Physics graduate assistant

Dilla teachers training college
09.2013 - 08.2015
  • prepared daily lesson plans.
  • Lectured courses such as, Electricity and Magnesium, Basic Electronics, Heat and Mechanics.
  • Prepared course module, Environmental Science.
  • Graded students using computer software.
  • Gave additional classes in the form of tutorial.
  • Participated in selecting candidates teacher students for college study.
  • Directed students in performing and completing assigned tasks.
  • Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
  • Organized various class presentations and new course materials as directed by professor.

Cashier

OTG Management Inc.
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.

Medical Device Assembler

Medtronics, Inc.
09.2019 - 05.2020
  • Followed detailed assembly instructions, processes and procedures.
  • Visually inspected devices for defects and placed defective items into reject bin.
  • Applied blank labels to devices, packaged and sealed items before sending for quality review.
  • Maintained supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level.

Caregiver

SYNERGY HomeCare
06.2021 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with basic needs such as ,eating, bathing,grooming, incontinence care,oral,care,medications reminding, exercise reminding, Catheter care,Toileting.
  • Prepared foods for Patients.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walker.
  • Used Hoyer and stand worker for assist Patients.
  • Measured Vital signs and documented.
  • Transported Patients for appointments.
  • Documentation.

Care Provider

Home Instead Senior Home Care
04.2022 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
  • Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
  • provided Medications reminders according to schedule.
  • Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping and routine cleaning.
  • Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
  • Promoted social, emotional and physical health through diverse activities.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
  • Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
  • Adapted environments to meet changing physical and mental conditions.
  • Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
  • Kept individuals safe by removing hazards and correcting problems.
  • Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.

Certified Nursing Assistant(CNA)

Maplewood Rehabilitation Center
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
  • Facilitated smoother transitions between medical appointments by organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
  • Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
  • Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
  • Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
  • Enhanced team productivity by participating in training sessions and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions for patients from hospital to home care, ensuring continuity of care.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
  • Provided emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, fostering positive healthcare experience.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.

Education

Bachelor Of Physics Education - Physics Teacher Education

Addis Ababa University College Of Education
Addis Ababa, Shewa
2010

Skills

  • Care providing
  • Cooking
  • Cashiering
  • Stocking
  • Driving
  • Cleaning house
  • Using Computers
  • End-of-life care
  • Mobility assistance
  • Grocery shopping
  • Medication reminders
  • Social interaction
  • Companionship skills
  • Rehabilitation support
  • Personal care
  • Direct patient care
  • Transportation assistance
  • Incident reporting
  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Documentation
  • Basic housekeeping
  • Client transportation
  • Medication and appointment reminders
  • Behavior redirection
  • Daily living assistance

Timeline

Care Provider

Home Instead Senior Home Care
04.2022 - Current

Caregiver

SYNERGY HomeCare
06.2021 - Current

Medical Device Assembler

Medtronics, Inc.
09.2019 - 05.2020

Cashier

OTG Management Inc.
05.2019 - 08.2019

Stocker

Hudson Group Retail Specialist (A Dufry Company)
02.2019 - 04.2019

Physics Teacher

Hillside School (PLC)
09.2016 - 09.2018

Physics Teacher

Gibson Youth Academy
09.2015 - 11.2016

Physics graduate assistant

Dilla teachers training college
09.2013 - 08.2015

Physics Teacher

Don Bosco Chatolic school
09.2011 - 08.2013

Physics Teacher

Wenago High School
09.2010 - 08.2011

Bachelor Of Physics Education - Physics Teacher Education

Addis Ababa University College Of Education

Certified Nursing Assistant(CNA)

Maplewood Rehabilitation Center
Merawi AsfawTeacher and CNA