Sashagay Sewell
Danbury,CT
Summary
Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Caregiver
CONTRACTOR
2018.03 - Current
- Responsible for the daily care of 7 young children of active-duty military or veterans
- Serve as a family dietician, preparing all meals, including menu selection, buying ingredients, cooking, and ensuring meals provide healthy nutrition and are visually appealing.
- Regularly complete minor indoor and outdoor maintenance, and cleaning to keep the environment safe.
- Supply medical assistance and care as needed, including cleaning, and bandaging small wounds, administering medication as prescribed, and determining whether a physician is needed.
- Supply transportation to various locations, following state and local driving regulations and requirements.
- Conduct outings to local places and check participation for adequate activity, ensuring the safety of all participant
Direct Support Professional
Select Temps
2010.01 - 2018.03
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Job Title
YAI National Institute for People with Disabilities
2016.03 - 2017.06
- Built brighter futures for people with developmental and learning disabilities and their families.
- Implemented best practices and safe operating procedures.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Education
HS Diploma -
Urban Peace Academy
Manhattan, NY06.2007
Skills
- Basic computer skills
- Communication skills
- Great team player
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Meal Preparation
- Nutrition management
- Hospice Care
- Emotional Support
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Incident Reporting
- First aid and safety
Certification
Home Health Aide, 09/01/09
Timeline
Independent Caregiver
CONTRACTOR
2018.03 - Current
Job Title
YAI National Institute for People with Disabilities
2016.03 - 2017.06
Direct Support Professional
Select Temps
2010.01 - 2018.03
HS Diploma -
Urban Peace Academy
Home Health Aide, 09/01/09
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