Serena Khumalo
Auburn,WA
Summary
Dedicated CNA and caregiver with extensive experience, skilled in medication management and compassionate care. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through effective communication and relationship building. Committed to maintaining safety and dignity while providing exceptional support, ensuring clients achieve their personal health goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Abundant Hills AFL
03.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and well-being.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, ensuring clear communication with the provider.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment, adhering to hygiene and safety protocols consistently.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- 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.
- 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.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Administered medications under supervision, promoting adherence to prescribed treatments.
Babysitter/Private Nanny
Care.com Inc
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Supervised children in daily activities, ensuring safety and engagement.
- Developed age-appropriate educational games to enhance learning and creativity.
- Managed meal preparation, promoting healthy eating habits among children.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and behavior.
Personal Care Assistant
One Love Home Care
02.2022 - 11.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living activities to enhance comfort and independence.
- Administered prescribed medications, ensuring adherence to care plans and safety protocols.
- Supported mobility and transportation needs, facilitating safe access to appointments and social activities.
- Monitored client health conditions, reporting changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and care guidelines.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Supported clients'' mental health by actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate companionship during challenging times.
- Managed household chores efficiently, enabling clients to enjoy a clean living space without added stress or physical strain.
Au Pair
Aupair in America
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Supervised daily activities and schedules for children, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
- Planned and executed educational and recreational activities to stimulate children's learning and development.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress, behavior, and any concerns.
- Assisted in household tasks, including meal preparation, laundry, and light cleaning to maintain organization.
- Implemented routines that promoted discipline, respect, and social skills among children of varying ages.
- Enhanced cultural exchange experiences by sharing customs, traditions, and native language with host family members.
- Collaborated closely with parents to establish consistent routines expectations promoting stability security for their children.
Education
No Degree - CNA
Devine CNA Institute
Federal Way, WABachelor of Law - Law
University of South Africa
Pretoria02-2027
National Senior Cerificate- Bhachelor - Geography, History, Life Science, Mathematics, Eng
Seshegong Secondary School
Centurion, South Africa12-2020
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Patient care
- Daily living assistance
- Strong ethics
- Relationship building
- Compassionate care
- Verbal and written communication skills
- First aid and safety
- Dementia care
- Medical record-keeping
- Alzheimer's care
- Direct patient care
- Behavioral management
- Medication management
- Documentation
- COVID-19 safety policies
- HIPAA compliance
- Medication administration
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Caregiver
Abundant Hills AFL
03.2025 - 12.2025
Babysitter/Private Nanny
Care.com Inc
01.2024 - 01.2025
Personal Care Assistant
One Love Home Care
02.2022 - 11.2024
Au Pair
Aupair in America
09.2021 - 09.2022
No Degree - CNA
Devine CNA Institute
Bachelor of Law - Law
University of South Africa
National Senior Cerificate- Bhachelor - Geography, History, Life Science, Mathematics, Eng
Seshegong Secondary School