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Kathy Sherrod

Simpson,IL

Summary

Compassionate individual with experience supporting elderly and ill people with in-home care. Promotes understanding attitude and compassionate nature to achieve comfortable and welcoming environment for patients.

Punctual and honest worker with solid background in many environments. Satisfies customers with exceptional service. Uses slow periods effectively to stay on top of daily chores while pursuing opportunities to help team improve service and reduce waste.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health Aide

Addus Home Health Care
02.2021 - Current
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal health outcomes.
  • Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques in order to provide seamless continuity of care between shifts or visits.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
  • Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
  • Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
  • Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.

Cashier

Walmart
02.2019 - 01.2020
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
  • Streamlined checkout process for increased efficiency and reduced waiting times.
  • Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
  • Promoted store promotions and incentive programs to increase overall sales revenue.
  • Prevented loss by vigilantly monitoring potential theft or fraud situations instore.
  • Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Checked personal identifications during alcohol and tobacco sales.
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.

Education

General Studies And Accounting

Waterford Kettering High School
Waterford
06.1983

Skills

  • Medication organization
  • Care Plan Management
  • Meal Preparation
  • Patient Care
  • Basic Housekeeping
  • Professionalism
  • Team Collaboration
  • Product Recommendations
  • POS Systems
  • Cash Register Operation
  • Customer Assistance
  • Money Handling
  • Reliability and punctuality

Timeline

Home Health Aide

Addus Home Health Care
02.2021 - Current

Cashier

Walmart
02.2019 - 01.2020

General Studies And Accounting

Waterford Kettering High School

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