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Merewalesi Vulakoro

San Francisco,CA

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver

Betterdays Provider
Walnut Creek, CA
09.2022 - 04.2025
  • Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
  • Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
  • 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.
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
  • Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
  • Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
  • Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
  • Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
  • 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.
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
  • Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
  • Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
  • Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
  • 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.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
  • Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.

Caregiver

Brightstarcare
Mill Valley , CA
12.2015 - 09.2024
  • Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
  • Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
  • Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
  • Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
  • Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
  • Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
  • Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
  • Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
  • 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.
  • Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
  • Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
  • 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.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
  • Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
  • Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Education Nutrition

University of The South Pacific
Fiji
11-2001

Some College (No Degree) - Nurse Assistant

Vallejo CNA School
Vallejo, CA

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Daily living assistance
  • Client transportation
  • Record keeping
  • Nutritional support
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Risk assessment
  • Team collaboration
  • Emotional support
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Client advocacy
  • Calm under pressure
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Communication
  • Organization and time management
  • Team building
  • Active listening
  • Social perceptiveness
  • Customer service
  • Written communication

Languages

3

Education and Training

other,other

Affiliations

  • Taking client to physical therapy and exercise like swimming.
  • Driving client to attend family gathering on special religious occasions, birthdays and special holiday.
  • Taking client to attend luncheons with business friends and family.

Certification

1. HIPPA : BASICS

2. BLOOD PATHOGENS AND THE USE OF STANDARD PRECAUTIONS

3. Assisting with IADLS

4. Personalized Learning : OSHA Requirements

5. Nutrition and Hydration : The Basics

6. Understanding Falls in the Home

7. Duties of the Unlicensed Caregiver

Accomplishments

Employee of the Month

Primary Caregiver ( TEAM LEADER )

Languages

English
Full Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Caregiver

Betterdays Provider
09.2022 - 04.2025

Caregiver

Brightstarcare
12.2015 - 09.2024

Bachelor of Science - Education Nutrition

University of The South Pacific

Some College (No Degree) - Nurse Assistant

Vallejo CNA School

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