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Cheritah Ricketts

Cincinnati

Summary

Healthcare professional prepared to bring compassion and efficiency to caregiving roles. Extensive background in providing personal care and emotional support, ensuring client comfort and safety. Known for strong collaboration with healthcare teams and adaptability to meet client needs. Skilled in managing diverse care plans and building trust with clients and their families.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver/Aide

Mel's Caring Companion
10.2023 - Current
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.

Guidance Counselor

Bethabara Infant School
05.2014 - 07.2021
  • Managed caseloads efficiently while maintaining accurate records of all counseling sessions and interventions provided.
  • Empowered students to take ownership of their education by teaching self-advocacy skills and fostering decision-making abilities.
  • Conducted presentations at parent meetings, providing information on available resources and strategies for supporting student success.

Guidance Counselor

Broad Leaf Primary
09.2012 - 01.2014
  • Facilitated group sessions focused on topics such as stress management, academic skills development, career exploration, or relationship-building techniques.
  • Implemented data-driven decision making practices that informed program planning efforts based on identified trends in student achievement data.
  • Coordinated extracurricular activities that fostered a sense of community and belonging among students, promoting a positive school culture.
  • Assisted students in setting realistic goals, creating action plans, and tracking their achievements.
  • Served as a liaison between parents, teachers, administration, and outside agencies to ensure effective communication regarding student needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Guidance Counseling

Northern Caribbean University
Mandeville, Manchester
08.2010

Skills

  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Elderly care
  • Problem-solving
  • Patient care
  • Daily living assistance
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Personal hygiene assistance

Certification

  • First AID
  • CPR
  • AED
  • Lifting and Transferring Patients
  • Aseptic Patients
  • Bloodborne Pathogens Course
  • Infection Control Training

Timeline

Caregiver/Aide

Mel's Caring Companion
10.2023 - Current

Guidance Counselor

Bethabara Infant School
05.2014 - 07.2021

Guidance Counselor

Broad Leaf Primary
09.2012 - 01.2014

Bachelor of Science - Guidance Counseling

Northern Caribbean University

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