Joy Anne Magno Dugan

About Joy Anne Magno Dugan

Joy Anne Magno Dugan is a 44-year-old trained caregiver from Cainta, Rizal. She is a single mother to an 18-year-old son and the eldest of two siblings. She comes from a family of dedicated workers—her father, now 76, is a retired overseas worker, and her mother, 80, is a retired government employee. Joy Anne carries this same sense of responsibility and commitment into her caregiving profession. She is a graduate of Computer Science from Trinity University of Asia (2001), and later enhanced her qualifications by completing a Caregiving course in 2021. She also attended training in Japanese culture, work ethics, and language, which prepared her for cross-cultural work environments. Joy Anne has extensive experience as a caregiver for elderly and post-surgery patients, both locally and abroad. Her journey into caregiving began in 2019, and since then, she has cared for patients with a range of medical conditions including heart surgery recovery, diabetes, hypertension, pelvic fractures, foot ulcers, colostomy care, COPD, and post-operative recovery. Her caregiving experiences: · Philippines (Dec 2019 – Nov 2020): Cared for a 68-year-old male post-heart surgery. Assisted with daily living activities, mobility, medication, monitoring vital signs, and light housework. · Philippines (Dec 2020 – Feb 2021): Provided care to a 70-year-old female post-pelvic surgery with diabetes and hypertension. Assisted in personal hygiene, physical therapy, medication, and home maintenance. · Qatar (May 2022 – Feb 2024): Worked for a Qatari family, providing full-time care for an 80-year-old woman with hypertension, diabetes, and foot ulcers. Duties included wound cleaning and dressing, giving medication, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with mobility and hygiene. · Philippines (June – Aug 2024): Assisted a 52-year-old female post-colostomy and myomectomy surgery. Provided full hygiene care, medication assistance, diaper changing, and accompaniment to doctor’s visits. · Philippines (Dec 2024 – Feb 2025): Cared for a 60-year-old woman with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Duties included oxygen monitoring, catheter drainage, physical therapy assistance, hygiene care, turning, and meal assistance. Domestic Work Experience: In March–July 2025, Joy Anne also worked in Hong Kong with a Chinese family caring for newborn twins and a toddler. She assisted in childcare, hygiene, and household chores, working alongside another helper. Her Skills & Strengths: · Elderly and Special Needs Care: Proficient in hygiene care, medication administration, mobility support, catheter and wound care, vital sign monitoring, and basic physical therapy support. · Companionship and Emotional Support: Joy Anne understands the emotional needs of elderly patients and provides not just physical care, but also companionship and emotional support. · Household Management: Performs light household chores such as cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation alongside caregiving tasks. · Culinary Skills: Able to prepare Filipino and Chinese dishes, and open to learning other international cuisines. · Other Skills: Willing to do gardening, pet care, and car washing, if required With her extensive hands-on experience, formal caregiving training, and a compassionate, patient-centered approach, Joy Anne Magno Dugan is fully prepared and eager to serve as a caregiver—providing not just physical assistance but genuine care and emotional support to those in need.