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Sophia Nakawala

Castro Valley,CA

Summary

Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at Senior Helpers, delivering exceptional care and compassionate communication. Skilled in medication management and ADLs assistance, I fostered strong relationships with clients, enhancing their quality of life. Recognized for my ability to monitor health changes and implement effective meal planning, ensuring nutritional needs were met.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

The Key Home Care / Home Care Assistance
02.2021 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • 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.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.

Care Giver

Senior Alternatives
12.2020 - Current

caring for the seniors

  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • 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.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.

Caregiver

Senior Helpers/ MB LUM LLC
03.2022 - 09.2024

Care for seniors

  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • 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.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.

Education

Bachelor's Degree In Development Dtudies - Development Studies

Makerere University
Kampala, Uganda

Skills

  • Running Errands
  • Knowledge of State Regulations
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Verbal and Written Communication Skills
  • Deliver Exceptional Care
  • Time Management
  • Client Documentation
  • Medication and Appointment Reminders
  • Medical Records Management
  • Strong Ethics
  • Client Records Management
  • ADLs Assistance
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Problem Identification
  • Housekeeping
  • Physical Therapy Administration
  • Progress Documentation
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Bedsore Prevention
  • Patient Care
  • Meal Planning and Preparation

Timeline

Caregiver

Senior Helpers/ MB LUM LLC
03.2022 - 09.2024

Caregiver

The Key Home Care / Home Care Assistance
02.2021 - Current

Care Giver

Senior Alternatives
12.2020 - Current

Bachelor's Degree In Development Dtudies - Development Studies

Makerere University