Zahid Rafique
Inver Grove Heights
Summary
Experienced personal care assistant with a strong background in assisting clients with daily living activities, medication management, and emotional support, committed to enhancing the quality of life for those in need.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
DSP, Direct Support Professional
Thomas Inc
01.2021 - 05.2025
- 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.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
CNA
Sunrise Senior Living
04.2019 - 01.2021
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, Personal care, Toileting, Shower, Bed bath, Dressing, Grooming, Medication, Feeding, Mobility Support, Oral hygiene help.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
PCA
Kavin
08.2016 - 12.2018
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Cooking, cleaning, Medication, grocery shopping, helped to get involved in social activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Hazara University
Skills
- Compassionate communication
- Mobility support
- Medication management
- Personal hygiene assistance
- First aid knowledge
- Emotional support
- Time management
- Basic cooking and meal preparation
- Housekeeping skills
- Patient documentation and reporting
- Teamwork
- Fast learner
- Documentation and recordkeeping
LANGUAGES
English
Timeline
DSP, Direct Support Professional
Thomas Inc
01.2021 - 05.2025
CNA
Sunrise Senior Living
04.2019 - 01.2021
PCA
Kavin
08.2016 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science -
Hazara University
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