Maimuna Balde
Loures,Lisboa
Summary
Experienced care professional with focus on providing compassionate and personalised in-home support. Capable of enhancing clients' quality of life through attentive care, strong communication, and problem-solving skills. Skilled in creating safe, clean, and supportive environment for those in need. Good communicator and can speak English, French, Portuguese and Fulani.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Domestic care assistant
Sonho.lilas
Torres Vedras, Lisboa
06.2025 - Current
- Responded promptly to calls for assistance, alleviating client distress and anxiety.
- Provided personal care tasks while ensuring dignity and respect.
- Demonstrated empathy towards client feelings, fostering trust-based relationships.
- Accurately documented daily observations to maintain comprehensive records.
- Executed independent decision-making during emergencies to ensure client safety.
- Administered medication and first aid as required.
- Engaged clients with dementia through cognitive stimulation activities.
- Conducted domestic duties including cooking and maintaining cleanliness.
- Entertain, exercise and daily walk with client.
Domestic care assistant
Novo Cuidar
Pontinha, Lisboa
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Arranged appointments with doctors and other health professionals when required, ensuring continuity of care.
- Provided companionship to elderly clients by engaging in regular conversations and recreational activities.
- Helped clients with mobility issues around the home, reducing risk of accidents or falls.
- Responded promptly to any concerns raised either by the resident or their family members – this encouraged open communication channels thereby making it easier to address any issues quickly.
- Followed strict hygiene protocols whilst preparing meals or assisting with personal hygiene tasks – this helped prevent any potential infections.
- Ensured a clean and healthy environment for clients with regular cleaning tasks.
- Maintained comprehensive records of client's health condition and care provided for reference by healthcare providers.
- Handled emergency situations calmly by following appropriate protocols whilst waiting for medical help to arrive-this helped ensure client safety during critical situations.
- Offered mental stimulation for clients by reading aloud or playing games together, enhancing their cognitive abilities.
Teacher in a secondary school
Ensino Basico De Cuntum-Sobrade
Cuntum, Bissau
10.2020 - 03.2023
- Teaching French using oral and written styles
- Fostered a positive learning environment for student engagement through effective classroom management.
- Created inclusive classroom setting to ensure all students felt accepted and valued.
- Fostered strong relationships with students by displaying genuine interest in their personal growth and achievements.
- Attended professional development sessions to stay updated with latest teaching methodologies.
- Adhered strictly to syllabus guidelines whilst teaching across different grade levels.
- Took part in parent-teacher meetings discussing pupil progress and potential areas for improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Economics
Escola Nacional de Administracao ENA
Guinea-Bissau 09.2018 - 07.2021
NVQ Level 2 - Elderly Care
Instituto Norforma
Portugal 01.2025 - 04.2025
Skills
- Personal hygiene awareness
- Emotional stability
- Supportive nature
- Proactive attitude
- Dementia care knowledge
- Respectful demeanour
Timeline
Domestic care assistant
Sonho.lilas
06.2025 - Current
NVQ Level 2 - Elderly Care
Instituto Norforma
01.2025 - 04.2025
Domestic care assistant
Novo Cuidar
09.2023 - 05.2025
Teacher in a secondary school
Ensino Basico De Cuntum-Sobrade
10.2020 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Business Administration - Economics
Escola Nacional de Administracao ENA
09.2018 - 07.2021