Romara Shippie-Santiago
Port Charlotte,FL
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at Family Extended Care of Punta Gorda, skilled in medication administration and patient assessments. Recognized for fostering emotional support and enhancing clients' quality of life through respectful interactions and effective communication. Committed to maintaining safety and dignity while promoting independence in daily living activities.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Cargiver
Janet Jones Group Home
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Supported personal hygiene routines to promote health and well-being.
- Monitored clients' physical and emotional conditions, reporting changes promptly.
- Provided companionship, enhancing clients' social interactions and mental health.
- Prepared nutritious meals, accommodating dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Maintained clean and organized living spaces to ensure a safe environment.
- Assisted with mobility, encouraging independence while preventing falls or injuries.
- Documented care provided and communicated effectively with family members and healthcare teams.
- 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.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- 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.
- 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.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Med Tech/ CNA
Family Extended Care of Punta Gorda
05.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and performed basic patient assessments.
- Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork, and compassion.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant Course
Horizon Healthcare Institute
Port Charlotte, FL2025
High School Diploma -
Distinction College
Jamaica11.2022
High School Diploma -
Anchovy High School
Jamaica06.2005
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Patient care
- Daily living assistance
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Basic housekeeping
- Emotional support
- Strong ethics
- Compassionate care
- Verbal and written communication skills
- First aid and safety
- Dementia care
- Team collaboration
- Medication reminders
- Behavioral management
- Documentation
- COVID-19 safety policies
- Mobility assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Medication administration
- Behavior redirection
- ADL assistance
- End-of-life care
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Care plan adherence
- PPE usage
- Indirect patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Active listening
- Verbal and written communication
- Safety awareness
- Social interaction
- Conflict resolution
- Cultural sensitivity
- Stress management
- Lifting and transferring
- Dining room support
- Fast learner
- Attentive to people
- Clear communication
Timeline
Med Tech/ CNA
Family Extended Care of Punta Gorda
05.2025 - Current
Cargiver
Janet Jones Group Home
Certified Nursing Assistant Course
Horizon Healthcare Institute
High School Diploma -
Distinction College
High School Diploma -
Anchovy High School