Sarah Nakaddu
Westborough
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
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Transportation Driver
Haleem Services
Westborough
09.2024 - 10.2025
- Transported patients safely to medical appointments and facilities.
- Assisted patients with boarding and disembarking from vehicles.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and performed routine inspections.
- Adhered to safety protocols during all transportation activities.
- Provided compassionate support to patients during transit experiences.
- Documented trip logs and maintenance records accurately.
- Provided safe and timely transportation for patients to medical appointments.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch to receive updated information about trip assignments.
- Assisted passengers with mobility issues into and out of vehicles when necessary.
Direct Care Worker
May Institute
Randolph
08.2022 - 09.2024
- Provided direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities in daily activities.
- Assisted clients in personal hygiene and grooming routines for enhanced well-being.
- Facilitated communication between clients and families to ensure understanding of needs.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote positive interactions and outcomes.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for clients.
- Documented client progress and incidents accurately for record-keeping purposes.
- Trained new staff on protocols and best practices in direct care services.
- Provided personal care to clients, such as bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Respected cultural diversity when interacting with individuals from different backgrounds.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations using sound judgment techniques.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
Home Health Aide
First light HomeCare
Newton Highlands
03.2016 - 11.2021
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Ensured a safe and clean living environment for clients at home.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
Education
Bishop Nkoyoyo
Lugazi, UgandaSkills
- Personal hygiene support
- Client communication
- Behavior management strategies
- Health monitoring
- Personal care
- Behavior management
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Cultural sensitivity
- Team training
- Emergency response
- Behavior redirection
Timeline
Medical Transportation Driver
Haleem Services
09.2024 - 10.2025
Direct Care Worker
May Institute
08.2022 - 09.2024
Home Health Aide
First light HomeCare
03.2016 - 11.2021
Bishop Nkoyoyo