Mereshayenesh Dagne
Alexandria,VA
Summary
An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals. Compassionate caregiver with hands-on experience in attending to patient needs in residential and hospital settings. Skilled in administering medication, managing schedules, and maintaining clean living environments for patients. Demonstrated ability to establish meaningful relationships with patients, ensuring comfort and enhancing quality of life. Previous work resulted in significant improvements in patient well-being and satisfaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Healing land health care service
Lockport, VA
02.2020 - Current
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
Caregiver
sheme home health agency
Fairfax, VA
01.2019 - 05.2022
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care, such as laundry and changing linens.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs..
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Queens
EthiopiaSkills
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- communication
- mopping
- flexibility
- Reliability
- Organization
- Polishing
- Clean bathrooms
- Dusting
- Vaccuming
- Elderly Care
- Community activities
- Strong Ethics
- Patient Management
- Supportive Companionship
- Respectful and Compassionate
- First aid and safety
- Housekeeping
Timeline
Caregiver
Healing land health care service
02.2020 - Current
Caregiver
sheme home health agency
01.2019 - 05.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Queens
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