Summary
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Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Saharnaz Fallah

Irvine,CA

Summary

Motivated and hardworking biology student with hands-on experience as a volunteer caregiver, passionate about healthcare, personal growth, and community service. Reliable and caring, with strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills, and a proven ability to adapt to different needs while providing compassionate, attentive care. Bilingual in English and Persian, friendly and detail-oriented, and committed to supporting others with empathy and respect. Currently pursuing an Associate of Science in Biology with long-term goals in the medical field, bringing a flexible mindset, strong interpersonal skills, and a genuine desire to grow through meaningful work.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elderly Caregiver Volunteer

Private Home
03.2024 - 01.2025

My duties were:

Assisting with bathing, dressing, and overall hygiene
- Preparing meals and ensuring the patient ate regularly and well
- Reminding her to take medications on time and monitoring for any side effects
- Helping her with mobility, including walking several times a day to improve circulation
and keep her legs active
- Supporting with transportation within the home - such as moving her safely from
bed to chair and to other areas of the house
- Assisting her in getting ready for bedtime and ensuring she was safe and comfortable
- Offering emotional support, patience, and consistent companionship

Education

Associate of Science - Biology

Irvine Valley College
Irvine, CA
06-2023

High School Diploma -

Saadi
Sari, Iran
05-2026

Skills

  • Social interaction
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Meal preparation
  • Friendly and sociable
  • Being patient and calm under pressure
  • Dementia care
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Emotional support
  • End-of-life care
  • Mobility assistance
  • Transportation assistance
  • Medication management
  • Alzheimer's care
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Patient care
  • Mobility support

Accomplishments

  • Provided compassionate care as a volunteer caregiver for nearly a year, assisting with medication reminders, mobility, and emotional support for an elderly patient.
  • Maintained strong academic standing while balancing volunteer work and college coursework in biology, demonstrating time management and dedication.
  • Adapted quickly to working in a new cultural and healthcare environment in the U.S. after moving from Iran, showing resilience and a growth mindset.
  • Contributed to health-focused community service through church involvement and caregiving, reinforcing commitment to service and patient care.
  • Fluent in two languages (English and Persian) – allowing for strong communication with diverse clients or patients.
  • Created professional development goals by actively preparing for a future in the medical field, including volunteer work, resume building, and career planning.

Certification

CPR/AED Certified
Issued: July 2025Valid through: July 2027

Caregiver Training (Volunteer)
Private Home – Irvine, CA

March 2024 - January 2025

  • Hands-on training in personal care, medication reminders, mobility assistance, and companionship

Languages

Persian
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Interests

  • Healthcare and Patient Care
  • Biology and Medical Science
  • Helping People and Community Service
  • Learning New Languages
  • Art and Creative Expression
  • Church Activities and Volunteering
  • Mental Health Awareness
  • Self-Development and Growth
  • Communicating with people

Timeline

Elderly Caregiver Volunteer

Private Home
03.2024 - 01.2025

Associate of Science - Biology

Irvine Valley College

High School Diploma -

Saadi