Qela Waqabitu
Caregiver
Sacramento,CA
Summary
To Whom It May Concern, Qela was hired by my family to care for our Mom who needed care 24/7. Qela manage to care for my Mom in a way that she was not only a “caregiver” but a trusted and loving friend. Qela is a highly skilled caregiver in that she knows and understand the level of care needed for her patient. She always treated my Mom with the highest level of respect, always showing compassion.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Technician
Heart Of Humanity Health Services
Novato, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Investigated criminal activity through combination of document research and interviews.
- Inspected evidence and researched allegations to determine accuracy of statements.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
In-Home Caregiver
Private Care
San Rafael, CA
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Increased medication and medical terminology knowledge through research and continuing education.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction of physician.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Completed medical and program reports and maintained records following clinic standard operating procedures.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
Live-In Caregiver
Private Residence
Petaluma, CA
05.2019 - 07.2020
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Handled incoming information requests for several busy executives.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
Education
Associate of Arts - Law And Marine Affairs
University of The South Pacific, Fiji
Suva , Fiji01.2020
Associate of Science - Diploma Business (Customs )
Fiji Institute of Technology
Suva, Fiji01.2020
Skills
- Employee Training
- Microsoft Office
- Needs Assessment
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Developmental Disability Rehabilitation
- Physical Condition Assessments
- Interpersonal Skills Development
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Behavior Observation
- Crisis Management
- Patient Counseling
Accomplishments
- Carol Fiori,88 year old with Heart condition 24 hrs
- Oxygen Generator monitoring
- Special cooked diet low in sodium
- Vitals monitoring – Blood/Sugar
- Personal Hygiene, Shower, Grooming
- Range of Motion /Light Exercise
- Personal Assistant in his projects/business
- Doctors Appointment and Lab work
- Certified wound care training also cared for her wound for 6months until healed And Mrs Judy and Paul Sengstock 87 Cancer patient
- Bed bath
- Personal Hygiene/Grooming
- Range of Motion/light exercise
- Putting on clothes and ready for day
- Breakfast for both
- Support for bathroom visits
- Prepare Lunch and Dinner with supper Tea
- Lite Housekeeping
- Organization of Appointment and Nurses Visit
- Ensure both have showered and changed
- Ensure TV programs are available for both after dinner
- MrsSusan Mines 82 years old with Myositis, Congestive heart failure and Pneumonia
- Full support for all Motion from pulling up when awake to a sitting position
- Personal Hygiene oral care
- Attending to all meals prepared and fed
- Changing and cleaning bed bath
- All transfers mostly supported as myositis is progressive disease
- All office transfers from bedroom ( Hoyer lift)
- All commode transfers
- Long working hours
- Support exercises
- All medication Prep And dispense
- weekend Shifts- Roslyn Diabetic bed ridden patient
- Bed bath
- Ensure all meals are cooked
- Disburse medication
- Oxygen saturation adjusted every night
- Mostly calls at night so to attend too and be comfortable sleeping
- Insulin injection and monitoring 3 times of blood self test kit a day
- Monitor blood sugar to be below 150.
Timeline
Psychiatric Technician
Heart Of Humanity Health Services
01.2022 - Current
In-Home Caregiver
Private Care
05.2021 - 12.2021
Live-In Caregiver
Private Residence
05.2019 - 07.2020
Associate of Arts - Law And Marine Affairs
University of The South Pacific, Fiji
Associate of Science - Diploma Business (Customs )
Fiji Institute of Technology