Lashon Chaff
East Chicago,IN
Summary
Dedicated individual with a deep passion for helping others. Through that passion I've become a compassionate caregiver to hospice, elderly, and individuals with special needs. With vast knowledge and experience from various different job opportunities I am a fast learner and devoted to my work.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elderly Caregiver
Care in Motion
Highland, IN
07.2025 - Current
- Provided compassionate support to elderly clients in daily living activities.
- Assisted with medication management and adherence for optimal health outcomes.
- Developed engaging activities to promote cognitive stimulation and social interaction.
- Maintained accurate records of client care, ensuring compliance with care plans.
- Implemented strategies to improve client mobility and independence within their homes.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to appropriate medical personnel promptly.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided emotional support to seniors, fostering positive relationships and enhancing their overall mental health.
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
- Provided compassionate personal care to patients, ensuring comfort and dignity during end-of-life stages.
- Assisted with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and meal preparation for hospice patients.
- Educated families on caregiving techniques and resources available for support during hospice care.
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients and their families based on trust, empathy, active listening skills, and open communication.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between different stages of hospice care by effectively coordinating with home health aides, nurses, social workers, physicians, and volunteers.
Delivery Driver
DoorDash
Merrillville, IN
05.2024 - Current
- Navigated assigned routes efficiently to ensure timely deliveries.
- Communicated effectively with customers to confirm order details and address concerns.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and performed routine inspections for safety compliance.
- Utilized DoorDash app to track deliveries and manage real-time order updates.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
Caregiver, Special Needs
Dungarvin
Merrillville, IN
07.2023 - 02.2025
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities, fostering independence and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented personalized care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Monitored and documented health changes, ensuring timely communication with healthcare professionals.
- Provided emotional support and companionship, enhancing quality of life for clients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care strategies.
- Trained new staff on best practices for caregiving techniques and safety protocols.
- Prepared meals and snacks and fed clients.
- Enhanced the quality of life for special needs individuals by providing personalized care and attention.
- Communicated well both verbally and in writing with clients, guardians, and medical professionals.
- Developed strong crisis management skills, working proactively to diffuse challenging situations and maintain a calm, supportive environment for special needs individuals.
- Provided transportation to appointments, outings, or activities as needed, ensuring the safety of special needs individuals at all times.
- Maintained detailed records of clients'' progress towards personal goals, sharing updates regularly with families and healthcare teams.
Redistribution Professional
Amazon
Channahon, IL
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Education
No Degree -
Theodore Roosevelt CCA
Gary, INSkills
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Documentation and reporting
- Meal preparation
- Compassionate caregiving
- Time management
- Relationship building
- Dementia care
- Activities of daily living
- Housekeeping
- Customer service
- First aid and safety
- End-of-life care
- Social interaction
- Infection control
- Workload management
- Safe patient transportation
- Alzheimer's support
- Care plan management
- Transportation services
- Basic mathematics
- Data confidentiality
- Behavior redirection
- Palliative care
- Nutrition monitoring
- Problem-solving
- Friendly and outgoing
- Attention to detail
- Empathy and patience
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Record keeping
- Stress management
- Outing coordination
- Client safety and first aid
- Emotional companionship
- First aid and CPR
- State regulations
- Decision-making
- Fast learner
- Ability to lift
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Packaging and labeling
- Picking and packing
- Self-motivated and disciplined
- Cleaning and organizing
- Heavy lifting
- Loading and unloading
- Warehouse safety
- Clear communication
- Sorting and labeling
- Material handling
- Order picking and processing
- Shipping and receiving
- Stacking and staging
- Receiving and processing shipments
- Order fulfillment
Certification
CPR
First Aid
Medical Administration
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
Care in Motion
07.2025 - Current
Delivery Driver
DoorDash
05.2024 - Current
Caregiver, Special Needs
Dungarvin
07.2023 - 02.2025
Redistribution Professional
Amazon
04.2021 - 01.2022
No Degree -
Theodore Roosevelt CCA