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Debbie Sharpe

Stanton,MI

Summary

Adept at enhancing patient quality of life, I leveraged compassionate caregiving and meticulous attention to detail during my tenure at Meadows By The Lake. My proficiency in medication administration and fostering patient companionship significantly improved client well-being. Recognized for reliability, I consistently ensured safety and confidentiality, embodying strong ethics and respect.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Care Worker

Meadows By The Lake
01.2022 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times, fostering a sense of trust and psychological wellbeing.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding for improved quality of life.
  • Delivered exceptional service by prioritizing patient safety while maintaining confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient progress, ensuring accurate information was readily available for healthcare providers and family members.
  • Demonstrated empathy and understanding while addressing the diverse cultural, social, emotional, or intellectual needs of each patient.
  • Managed challenging behaviors effectively using appropriate de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies when necessary.
  • Enhanced patient well-being by providing compassionate and individualized care tailored to their specific needs.
  • Utilized active listening skills in order to understand each patient''s unique needs, preferences, and goals for their care plan execution.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Ensured clean and comfortable living environments through diligent housekeeping duties catered towards individual preferences whenever possible.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.

Caregiver

B's Compassionate Care
10.2014 - Current
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • 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.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • 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.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.

Shipping and Receiving Manager

Volcor Finishing
10.2005 - 09.2010
  • Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
  • Optimized warehouse layout for efficient product flow from receiving to shipping areas, minimizing wasted time in transit between locations.
  • Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.
  • Managed inventory control with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accurate stock levels.
  • Prepared shipping documents and invoices, processed payments, and fielded client questions.
  • Created effective communication channels between warehouse staff, management, and customers to address concerns promptly and maintain smooth operations.
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
  • Supervised warehouse staff, providing training and guidance to improve overall performance.
  • Maintained positive relationships with representatives of UPS, FedEX, USPS, and DHL shipping companies.
  • Established safety protocols within the workplace, reducing accidents among employees during daily tasks while maintaining OSHA compliance standards.
  • Improved team morale and productivity by instituting regular feedback sessions and recognizing outstanding performance.
  • Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
  • Improved relations with key customers by providing transparent and timely updates on shipment statuses.
  • Organized production schedules
  • Organized other employees to the production areas

Shipping and Receiving Assistant

Volcor Finishing
09.2001 - 10.2005
  • Managed incoming shipments, ensuring accurate inventory control and timely processing of goods.
  • Assisted with the preparation of international shipping documents, ensuring regulatory compliance and timely delivery.
  • Ensured proper packaging and labeling of outgoing shipments, reducing damage claims and improving customer satisfaction.
  • Processed returns effectively by inspecting items for damage or discrepancies before updating inventory records accordingly.
  • Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
  • Communicated with vendors and suppliers to verify timely delivery of goods.
  • Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.

Education

No Degree - Medical Assistaant

Everest Institute
Grand Rapids, MI

High School Diploma -

Ithaca Adult Ed
Sumner, MI
05-1994

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Medication administration
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Daily living assistance
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • CPR certified
  • Strong ethics
  • First aid and safety
  • Flexible schedule
  • Work order prioritization
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Mobility assistance
  • Patient companionship
  • Data entry
  • Teamwork and cooperation
  • Self-motivated and independent
  • Attention to detail
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Medication and appointment reminders

Timeline

Direct Care Worker

Meadows By The Lake
01.2022 - Current

Caregiver

B's Compassionate Care
10.2014 - Current

Shipping and Receiving Manager

Volcor Finishing
10.2005 - 09.2010

Shipping and Receiving Assistant

Volcor Finishing
09.2001 - 10.2005

No Degree - Medical Assistaant

Everest Institute

High School Diploma -

Ithaca Adult Ed

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