Robin van Leeuwen
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant | Geriatric and Psychogeriatric Care
Eindhoven
Profile
Certified Nursing Assistant with specialized vocational training in residential geriatric care and rehabilitation assistance. Committed to preserving resident dignity, autonomy, and comfort through attentive ADL support, precise health observation, and collaborative teamwork.
Work Experience
Woonzorgresidentie De Dommelheide
Eindhoven
Certified Nursing Assistant
Jul 2025 – Present
- Deliver personalized activities of daily living (ADL) care for 18 residents across a psychogeriatric ward, including bathing, dressing, and nutritional assistance.
- Support registered nurses by measuring and logging vital signs including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and blood glucose levels in electronic client records.
- Operate mechanical ceiling and mobile transfer hoists adhering to strict ergonomic and safety guidelines, reducing transfer distress for non-ambulatory residents.
- Observe and document daily behavioral and physical changes, communicating pertinent updates to the interdisciplinary care team during shift handovers.
Stichting Zorgpunt De Weverij
Veldhoven
Nursing Assistant Trainee
Sept 2024 – Jun 2025
- Assisted senior care staff with morning and evening care routines for 14 rehabilitation patients recovering from orthopaedic and stroke procedures.
- Aided patients with mobility exercises, meal preparation, and personal grooming to encourage rehabilitation goals and autonomy.
- Maintained sanitary room environments, disinfected shared mobility equipment, and restocked medical supply closets on schedule.
Brabant Logistics Hub
Eindhoven
Logistics Support Associate
Mar 2019 – Jul 2023
- Coordinated inventory stocking, quality inspection, and dispatch documentation in a high-volume regional distribution facility.
- Collaborated with warehouse floor leads to enforce workplace safety practices, physical ergonomics, and equipment maintenance checks.
Education
Summa College
MBO Level 2 Diploma · Care and Welfare (Helpende Zorg en Welzijn) · Eindhoven · Graduated with Honours · Sept 2023 – Jun 2025
Completed dual-track vocational education combining classroom instruction with clinical internships in residential elderly care and outpatient disability support.
Trained in hygiene guidelines, ergonomic transfers using active and passive hoists, basic observation reporting, and dementia communication techniques.
Key Care Projects
Sensory Comfort Initiative for Psychogeriatric Residents
Oct 2025 – Mar 2026
- Collaborated with ward occupational therapists to implement calm, low-sensory bedtime routines for residents experiencing sundowning symptoms.
- Prepared visual comfort aids and personalized music playlists that helped reduce evening agitation incidents across the care unit.
Professional Skills
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance
Vital Signs Monitoring
Ergonomic Patient Transfers & Hoist Operation
Psychogeriatric & Dementia Care
Infection Prevention & Hygiene Protocols
Electronic Health Records (EHR) Documentation
Medication Administration Support
Wound Care Preparation
Compassionate Patient Communication
Languages
Dutch
C2
English
C1
German
B1
Certifications
First Aid and Basic Life Support (BLS/AED)
Het Oranje Kruis · May 2025
Medicinal Administration Verification and Protocols (Toedienen Medicatie)
Summa College Care Training Centre · Feb 2025
Volunteer Work
Buurtnetwerk Stratum Actief
Eindhoven · Apr 2022 – Aug 2024
- Community Companion Volunteer
- Accompanied elderly neighborhood residents to weekly community activities, medical appointments, and local walks to alleviate social isolation.
- Facilitated recreational board games and craft sessions for groups of up to 12 participants.