Charles Baluku
Waltham
Summary
Compassionate Caregiver with experience in daily living assistance and client health monitoring. Provides emotional support and builds trust through effective communication and relationship management. Committed to enhancing client independence and quality of life through personalized care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Effective Home Care Llc
80 Maple St. Stoneham, MA 02180
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities to promote independence and enhance quality of life.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to clients, fostering trust and positive relationships.
- 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.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals to meet client needs.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, and healthcare providers for effective care coordination.
- Implemented safety measures and maintained a clean environment to prevent accidents and injuries.
Caregiver
J & D Private Home Care LLC
7 Freedom Way Lowell, MA 01854
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Administered medications and monitored client health conditions for safety and well-being.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to clients, fostering trust and positive relationships.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Caregiver
Work Community Independence INC.
610N Lincoln St Suite120, Waltham MA 02451
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living activities to promote independence and enhance quality of life.
- Administered and monitored client health conditions for safety and well-being.
- Worked with new caregivers on best practices to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
- Documented client progress and changes in condition to inform ongoing care strategies effectively.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Sound Engineering
DTM School of Engineering
South Africa04.2005
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Daily living assistance
- Patient care
- Multitasking and organization
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Meal preparation
- Relationship building
- First aid and safety
- Patient companionship
- Mobility assistance
- Client transportation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Swahili
Full Professional
Luganda
Full Professional
Kikongo
Full Professional
Timeline
Caregiver
Work Community Independence INC.
03.2024 - 07.2024
Caregiver
Effective Home Care Llc
01.2024 - 02.2025
Caregiver
J & D Private Home Care LLC
05.2023 - 12.2024
Certificate of Technical Studies - Sound Engineering
DTM School of Engineering