NEREUS KAZAULA
Palatine,IL
Summary
Dedicated Elder Companion with a proven track record at Elderly Home Health Care, I excel in providing emotional support and basic housekeeping, ensuring clients' well-being and independence. Leveraging patience, understanding, and CPR skills, I enhance quality of life for the elderly, achieving significant improvements in their daily living activities.
Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness, and household activities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elder Companion
Elderly Home Health Care
01.2024 - Current
- Supported physical wellness by assisting with exercise routines or taking walks together in the neighborhood.
- Assisted with daily activities for improved well-being and independence, such as meal preparation, medication reminders, and light housekeeping.
- Documented client progress and maintained detailed records of daily activities to provide updates for family members or healthcare providers when necessary.
- Adapted communication styles according to each client''s unique needs to foster effective understanding and rapport-building between caregiver and client.
Care Giver
Assisting Hands Home Care
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
Education
High School Diploma -
St.Mary’s High School
02-2019
Skills
- Patience and understanding
- Emotional Support
- Transportation Assistance
- Meal Preparation
- CPR, AED and First Aid
- Problem-Solving
- Elderly Care
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Basic Housekeeping
Certification
CPR, AED and First Aid
Additional Information
Am Available to work as private Care Giver too!!
i have a flexible schedule to work Monday through sunday
Languages
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Elder Companion
Elderly Home Health Care
01.2024 - Current
Care Giver
Assisting Hands Home Care
03.2023 - 12.2023
CPR, AED and First Aid
High School Diploma -
St.Mary’s High School
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