Jacqueline Shanky
Tigard,OR
Summary
Professional caregiver with strong background in providing compassionate and effective support. Proven ability to adapt to changing needs and collaborate with team members to achieve optimal results. Skilled in personal care, medication management, and patient advocacy. Reliable, empathetic, and focused on delivering high-quality care.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Rosevilla
Oak Grove, OR
04.2023 - 08.2025
- Trained new staff on caregiving protocols, promoting adherence to best practices and quality standards.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Provided compassionate care and support to elderly clients, enhancing their quality of life.
- Managed daily living activities, ensuring safety and comfort for all clients.
- Assisted with medication management, adhering to prescribed schedules and guidelines.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with families and healthcare professionals.
- Trained and mentored new caregivers on best practices in elderly care.
- Implemented engaging activities to promote physical and mental well-being among clients.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure cohesive care delivery.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Monitored health changes, reporting significant observations to medical personnel promptly.
- Provided emotional support to seniors, fostering positive relationships and enhancing their overall mental health.
- Enhanced elderly residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily activities.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing first aid treatment when necessary and alerting medical personnel if required.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Increased client satisfaction by offering companionship and engaging in meaningful conversations throughout the day.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Supported seniors during nighttime hours by providing assistance and comfort, ensuring a restful night''s sleep.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, updating healthcare professionals on any changes or concerns regularly.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary requirements for elderly clients while considering their preferences.
- Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
- Managed medication administration for clients, ensuring proper dosages and adherence to prescribed schedules.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Conducted regular home safety checks to identify potential hazards ensuring a secure environment for the elderly.
- Ensured timely completion of errands for clients, including grocery shopping, appointments, and personal affairs management.
- Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations while documenting and sharing pertinent information with authorized parties.
- Promoted independence among elderly clients by teaching them new skills or assisting them in relearning old ones as needed.
Caregiver
Rick Dinges
Oregon City, OR
05.2015 - 12.2020
- Provided compassionate care to clients, supporting daily living activities and enhancing overall well-being.
- Assisted clients with mobility, ensuring safety and comfort during physical activities and transitions.
- Monitored health conditions, reporting changes to healthcare professionals for timely interventions.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with families, focusing on individual needs and preferences.
- Implemented medication management strategies, ensuring compliance with prescribed regimens for clients.
- Fostered positive relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication techniques.
- Coordinated transportation for medical appointments, enhancing access to necessary healthcare services.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- 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.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Private Nanny
Self Employed Services
Oregon
2010 - 2015
- Provided personalized care and attention to children, ensuring safety and well-being.
- Developed engaging educational activities to stimulate cognitive and social development.
- Managed daily schedules, including meal planning and transportation to activities.
- Established effective communication with parents regarding children's progress and needs.
- Implemented behavioral strategies to encourage positive interactions among children.
- Created a structured environment that promoted routine and stability for children.
- Collaborated with families to tailor care approaches based on individual child needs.
- Adapted caregiving techniques in response to evolving developmental milestones and challenges.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks on a daily basis.
- Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
- Conducted regular safety checks and maintained a clean, hazard-free environment for the children at all times.
Childcare Provider
Vermont HIlls
Beaverton, OR
2008 - 2013
- Supervised daily activities and ensured safety of children in care
- Developed engaging educational activities to promote learning and social skills
- Maintained clean and organized play areas to ensure a safe environment
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and well-being
- Assisted in meal preparation, ensuring nutritional guidelines were met
- Implemented behavior management strategies to foster positive interactions among children
- Collaborated with team members to create a nurturing atmosphere for development
- Observed and documented children's behavior to assess developmental milestones
- Developed strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Maintained clean facilities by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for all children.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Supported emotional well-being by addressing individual needs and providing a nurturing environment for growth.
- Administered first aid when needed, adhering to established protocols to ensure child safety and wellbeing.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Managed behavior issues effectively using positive reinforcement techniques, fostering a respectful atmosphere within the childcare setting.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Ensured child safety through vigilant supervision, maintaining proper ratios during indoor and outdoor activities.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Assisted children in developing fine motor skills through play-based learning activities such as puzzles and stacking blocks.
- Fostered creativity with various arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and selfexpression.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Care And Education
Northwest Nannies Institute
Beaverton, ORSkills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking and organization
- Strong ethics
- First aid and safety
- Flexible schedule
- Compassionate care
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Patient care
- Daily living assistance
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Basic housekeeping
- Emotional support
- Housekeeping
- Meal preparation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Relationship building
- Dementia care
- Patient companionship
- Compassionate communication
- Medical record-keeping
- Team collaboration
- Supportive companionship
- Alzheimer's care
- Direct patient care
- Medication management
- Medication and appointment reminders
- HIPAA compliance
- COVID-19 safety policies
- Documentation
- Special needs care
- Client documentation
- Mobility assistance
- Heavy lifting
- ADL assistance
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Complex Problem-solving
- Care plan adherence
- Records management
- Transportation services
Certification
- PCW - Personal Care Worker
- PCA - Personal Care Aide
- First Aid and CPR
Timeline
Caregiver
Rosevilla
04.2023 - 08.2025
Caregiver
Rick Dinges
05.2015 - 12.2020
Private Nanny
Self Employed Services
2010 - 2015
Childcare Provider
Vermont HIlls
2008 - 2013
No Degree - Early Childhood Care And Education
Northwest Nannies Institute