Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information - Singing
Certification
Languages
Interests
Timeline

Rendani Mokgalaka

Home Watch Caregivers
Hartford
9
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Dedicated non-medical caregiver with experience providing in-home support for children and elderly individuals. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, personal care, and household tasks while ensuring a safe and comfortable environment. Worked alongside hospice nurses to provide compassionate end-of-life care. Known for being patient, attentive, and committed to meeting each clients unique needs with kindness and respect.

Work History

Home Care Aide

3 Years 1 Month
Home Watch Caregivers | 09.2023 - Current
  • Specialized in caring for patients with progressive supranuclear palsy, adapting care to their evolving needs.
  • Cleaned and maintained GJ tubes, including dressing changes and flushing, following proper hygiene protocols.
  • Managed sundowning symptoms by establishing calming bedtime routines and reducing agitation
  • Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
  • Assisted a patient with a spinal injury by helping them wear and adjust their brace for mobility support.

Home Care Aide

5 Months
Right at Home Caregivers | 03.2023 - 08.2023

dementia, and Parkinsons disease, offering memory care and engagement activities.

  • Provided companionship to patients, fostering positive relationships and emotional wellbeing.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks as needed, creating a clean and comfortable environment for patients to thrive in.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and quality of life.

Elderly Caregiver

1 Year 4 Months
Sage home care | 11.2021 - 03.2023
  • Assisted bedbound patients with personal hygiene, dressing, and repositioning to prevent bedsores
  • Used a Hoyer lift to safely transfer patients, ensuring comfort and minimizing strain.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support, creating a trusting and safe environment
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping

Live-in Nanny (au Pair)

1 Year 3 Months
Cultural Care Au Pair- New York | 08.2020 - 11.2021
  • Dropped of the kids to school
  • Visiting parks, library and reading books
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation
  • Creating activities that developed with his abilities to solve (puzzles and building blocks)
  • Ensured children''s safety and well-being with thorough supervision during indoor and outdoor playtime.

Live-In Nanny (au Pair)

1 Year
Cultural Care Au Pair- New York | 08.2019 - 08.2020
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation
  • Taught children everyday skills, including tying shoes, dressing, potty training, basic math, and language
  • Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships
  • Assisted children in dressing appropriately for day's activities
  • sleep training
  • Maintained a clean living space by performing light housekeeping duties such as laundry, dishes, and tidying up play areas.
  • Prepared nutritious meals and snacks, adhering to dietary restrictions or preferences as needed.

Personal Assistant

2 Years
MKITLANE TRADING | 01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events
  • Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments and arranging transportation
  • Organized clients' homes prior to arrival home and performed housesitting duties

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology

UNISA (university of South Africa) | Pretoria South Africa | 09-2024

No Degree - Teaching English As A Foreign Language

The Tefl Academy | Mansfield Nottinghamshire England | 03-2021

No Degree - Criminal Justice

UNISA (university of South Africa) | Pretoria South Africa | 04.2018

Skills

Patient Care & Assistance
Helped bed-bound patients with bathing
dressing
and changing sheets.
Used Hoyer lifts to safely move patients with limited mobility.
Cared for patients with Alzheimer’s
dementia
Parkinson’s
and progressive supranuclear palsy
ensuring their safety and comfort.
Managed sundowning behaviors by keeping patients calm and following routines.
Medical Support
Cleaned
dressed
and flushed GJ tubes to prevent infection and ensure proper function.
Assisted a patient with a broken vertebrae by putting on and adjusting their back brace.
Helped prevent falls by assisting patients with safe movement and positioning.
Monitoring & Safety
Observed patients for changes in behavior
emotions
and physical health
reporting concerns as needed.
Followed proper hygiene and infection control measures when providing care.
Compassion & Communication
Provided companionship and emotional support
making patients feel comfortable and valued.
Communicated clearly and patiently with those experiencing memory loss or confusion.

Additional Information - Singing

I'm born in a family of singers and it's something I enjoy doing with my family.

Certification

  • First Aid Certification - American Red Cross.
  • childhood literacy and behavior- borough of manhattan community college (credit 36 hours) awarded may 2 2021

Languages

Xitsonga
Full Professional
Sotho
Professional Working
English
Full Professional

Interests

I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community.
Music
Reading
Fashion and Style

Timeline

Home Care Aide

Home Watch Caregivers
09.2023 - CurrentRead More

Home Care Aide

Right at Home Caregivers
03.2023 - 08.2023Read More

Elderly Caregiver

Sage home care
11.2021 - 03.2023Read More

Live-in Nanny (au Pair)

Cultural Care Au Pair- New York
08.2020 - 11.2021Read More

Live-In Nanny (au Pair)

Cultural Care Au Pair- New York
08.2019 - 08.2020Read More

Personal Assistant

MKITLANE TRADING
01.2016 - 01.2018Read More

UNISA (university of South Africa)

Bachelor of Arts from Criminology
Read More

The Tefl Academy

No Degree from Teaching English As A Foreign Language
Read More

UNISA (university of South Africa)

No Degree from Criminal Justice
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Rendani Mokgalaka