Scholastica Daiki Acquin
Southbridge,MA
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with a strong focus on compassionate communication, patient care, and emotional support. Known for effectively managing multiple clients while ensuring dignity and quality of life.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Senior Helpers
Westford, MA
11.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and guidelines.
- Maintained clear communication with families regarding client needs and progress.
- Documented care activities accurately in client records for continuity of care.
- Provided companionship to enhance emotional well-being of clients.
- Supported mobility and physical therapy exercises as directed by healthcare professionals.
- Adapted quickly to changing client conditions and care requirements.
- Collaborated with team members to develop personalized care plans for clients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
Caregiver
Right At Home Health Care
Bedford, MA
12.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Efficiently organized schedules for multiple clients simultaneously while maintaining high-quality care standards.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Documented care activities accurately in client records for continuity of care.
- Provided companionship to enhance emotional well-being of clients.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
Administrative Assistant
Absolute Home Healthcare
Stafford, VA
02.2025 - 10.2025
- Coordinated scheduling for patient appointments, improving workflow efficiency.
- Managed incoming communications, prioritizing urgent inquiries to enhance response times.
- Assisted in maintaining patient records using electronic health record systems for accuracy and compliance.
- Supported billing processes by verifying insurance information and processing claims efficiently.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to facilitate smooth patient transitions and communication across departments.
- Trained new administrative staff on office procedures and software applications to streamline onboarding processes.
- Implemented filing system improvements that enhanced document retrieval speed and organization within the office.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
- Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
- Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure a smooth integration into the team.
- Optimized calendar management for executives by scheduling appointments strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts.
- Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale.
- Collaborated on special projects as assigned by leadership, contributing research findings or coordinating event logistics as needed for success.
- Streamlined invoice processing procedures to ensure timely payment of vendors while minimizing errors in financial records.
- Addressed IT issues by coordinating with tech support, minimizing downtime and maintaining operational efficiency.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, adhering strictly to data protection regulations.
- Contributed to policy updates, researching regulations to ensure company compliance.
- Negotiated with vendors to reduce office supply costs, leveraging bulk purchase agreements.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
Caregiver
Absolute Home Healthcare
Stafford, VA
12.2024 - 02.2025
- 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.
Caregiver
Access Star
Manassas, VA
08.2024 - 11.2024
- 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.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
Caregiver
QCare
Aberystwyth United Kingdom
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in caregiving techniques, enhancing the quality of care provided.
- Developed engaging recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, boosting mental stimulation for patients throughout their day-to-day lives.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between home care settings by coordinating services and communicating effectively with all parties involved.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
Education
Master of Science - Digital Information And Media Management
Aberystwyth University
United Kingdom Wales07-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Information Studies And Linguistics
University Of Ghana
Ghana06-2014
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking and organization
- Patient care
- Emotional support
- Strong ethics
- First aid and safety
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Dementia care
- Patient companionship
- Compassionate communication
- Medical record-keeping
- Mobility assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- PPE usage
- Care plan adherence
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Heavy lifting
- Documentation
- Alzheimer's care
- Team collaboration
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Supportive companionship
Certification
Home Health Aide Certification
CPR Certified
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Caregiver
Right At Home Health Care
12.2025 - Current
Caregiver
Senior Helpers
11.2025 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Absolute Home Healthcare
02.2025 - 10.2025
Caregiver
Absolute Home Healthcare
12.2024 - 02.2025
Caregiver
Access Star
08.2024 - 11.2024
Caregiver
QCare
09.2023 - 04.2024
Master of Science - Digital Information And Media Management
Aberystwyth University
Bachelor of Arts - Information Studies And Linguistics
University Of Ghana