Gracelinda Mayalla
Portland
Summary
Dedicated Direct Care Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments, and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Caregiver
Gentle hearts LLC
Happy Valley
07.2024 - 04.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care routines.
- Monitored clients' health and reported changes to medical staff.
- Developed engaging activities to enhance clients' social interaction and mental stimulation.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients and caregivers.
- Documented client progress and care provided in daily logs.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding client needs and preferences.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Administered medications according to physician instructions.
- Provided personal care and companionship to elderly clients in their homes.
- Helped clients manage chronic conditions such as diabetes or arthritis through diet management and exercise programs.
- Provided respite care for primary caregivers who need time away from their responsibilities.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Redirected clients with memory issues, providing safety guidance protection.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
Caregiver
Sagun home care
Charlottesville
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided personal care and assistance with daily living activities.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients.
- Assisted clients with medication management and reminders.
- Meal preparations
- Scheduling appointments
Child Caregiver
Sagun home care
Alexandria
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Provided attentive care to children in home settings.
- Assisted with daily routines and personal hygiene tasks.
- Developed engaging activities to promote learning and creativity.
Education
Mass Communication - Bachelor Degree
SJMC
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania 03.2012 - 09.2016
Certificate in High - High School
Zanaki High School
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania01.2011
Skills
- Medication management
- Health monitoring
- Personal care
- Activity development
- Safety protocols
- Client communication
- Time management
- Meal preparation
- Appointment scheduling
- Record keeping
- Emotional support
- Bathing assistance
- Incontinence care
- Oxygen administration
- Feeding assistance
- Assistive device use
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- CPR & first aid
- HCBS
- PRE DEMENTIA
- 6 rights of medication
- Food handling
Timeline
Senior Caregiver
Gentle hearts LLC
07.2024 - 04.2025
Child Caregiver
Sagun home care
03.2023 - 05.2023
Caregiver
Sagun home care
02.2023 - 02.2024
Mass Communication - Bachelor Degree
SJMC
03.2012 - 09.2016
Certificate in High - High School
Zanaki High School