Charmaine Hunter
District Heights,MD
Summary
Professional caregiver/cleaning technician, with strong background in providing compassionate, effective support, as well as high satisfaction with every occupation. Skilled in personal care, medication management, and patient advocacy. Reliable, empathetic, focused on delivering high-quality care, and with the proven ability to adapt to changing needs and collaborate with team members to achieve optimal results.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Cleaning Technician
Self-employed
Currently, Suitland, MD.
06.1992 - Current
- Operated cleaning equipment to ensure thorough and efficient sanitation of residential and commercial spaces.
- Developed customized cleaning plans based on clients' needs, enhancing service satisfaction and retention.
- Implemented eco-friendly cleaning practices, reducing environmental impact while maintaining cleanliness quality.
- Collaborated with clients to address feedback, fostering strong relationships and improving service delivery.
- Adhered to safety guidelines when using hazardous materials, ensuring a secure work environment.
Home Support Worker
Careology Institute
Toledo, OH
04.2026 - 07.2026
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Developed personalized care plans based on individual needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
- Monitored client health status and reported changes to family or medical staff.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance client well-being.
Personal Caregiver
Self-employed
District Heights, MD
08.2022 - 03.2025
- Delivered compassionate personal care, including assistance with daily living activities and mobility support.
- Developed individualized care plans tailored to clients' needs and preferences, ensuring optimal comfort and safety.
- Administered medications and monitored health conditions, maintaining detailed records for client progress assessments.
- Assisted clients with meal preparation, promoting nutritional health through balanced diet planning and cooking guidance.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Personal In-Home Caregiver
Self-employed
Toledo, OH
06.2013 - 11.2022
- Provided personalized care and companionship to client, enhancing quality of life.
- Assisted client with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans tailored to client needs.
- Monitored and documented changes in client health conditions for timely interventions.
State Tested Nursing Assistant
The Laurels of Toledo
Toledo, OH
03.2009 - 03.2012
- Reduced risks of injury by implementing proper transfer techniques when moving or repositioning patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, reporting any abnormalities or concerns to nursing staff promptly for timely intervention.
- Enhanced patient comfort by addressing individual needs and preferences during routine care tasks.
- Answered call lights promptly, and ensured safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, demonstrating empathy and understanding.
- Improved patient care by providing compassionate and attentive assistance with daily living activities.
- Managed multiphone line and directed calls to requested destinations.
- Utilized copier, fax, and sent out 20 or more postal letters per day.
Education
Early Development Childhood Education Certificate - Early Childhood Education And Care
Owens Community College
Perrysburg, OHGED -
Largo Highschool
Largo, MD.05-1994
Skills
- Meal preparation
- First aid and safety
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Patient companionship
- Medical record-keeping and specimen collection
- Team collaboration
- Direct patient care and feeding assistance
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient lifting
- Reliability and punctuality
- Detailed cleaning expertise
Timeline
Home Support Worker
Careology Institute
04.2026 - 07.2026
Personal Caregiver
Self-employed
08.2022 - 03.2025
Personal In-Home Caregiver
Self-employed
06.2013 - 11.2022
State Tested Nursing Assistant
The Laurels of Toledo
03.2009 - 03.2012
Cleaning Technician
Self-employed
06.1992 - Current
Early Development Childhood Education Certificate - Early Childhood Education And Care
Owens Community College
GED -
Largo Highschool