Shakecha Hall
Quincy
Summary
Experienced in patient care with a focus on assisting clients with daily living activities and health monitoring. Responsibilities included administering medications, recording vital signs, and providing emotional support to enhance client well-being. Demonstrated ability to maintain a clean and safe environment while encouraging independence through self-care education. Effectively communicated with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care and accurate documentation of patient progress.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Visiting Angels Home Health Care
Tallahassee
03.2022 - Current
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Administered medications as instructed by physician or nurse practitioner.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
- Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills such as grooming and hygiene habits.
- Collected information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, and doctors.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and social events.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times as per HIPAA regulations.
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
- Instructed family members regarding proper home care techniques and infection control procedures.
- Provided emotional support to clients dealing with chronic illnesses or end-of-life situations.
- Answered patient calls promptly, providing assistance or referring them to appropriate personnel when needed.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
- Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Cared for patients by washing and ironing laundry, cleaning or assisting with personal care.
- Documented patient status and reported changes in care needs.
- Assisted clients with proper exercises and rehabilitation.
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation, and shopping.
- Transported individuals to medical appointments and assisted with errands.
Cosmetologist
Self Employed Services
Gretna
01.2001 - Current
- Advised clients on how to maintain their new hairstyles at home.
- Created customized hair styles according to client's preferences and facial features.
- Provided consultations to clients on beauty treatments, products and services.
- Developed a loyal client base through excellent customer service.
- Engaged with customers by providing friendly conversation during services.
- Ensured proper sanitation practices were followed at all times.
- Maintained cleanliness of salon equipment and tools.
Education
Certificate - Patient Care Technician
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL12-2025
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL06-2022
Certificate - Home Health Aide
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL03-2022
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL05-2021
Certificate - Commercial Vehicle Driving
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL05-2021
Associate of Arts - College And University Transfer
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL05-2019
Certificate - Public Safety
North Florida Community College
Madison, FL02-2018
Certificate - Cosmetology
North Florida Cosmetology
Tallahassee, Florida06-2011
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FLSkills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Client transport
- Customer service
- Time management
- Compassionate communication
- Health documentation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Clinical documentation and reporting
- First aid and safety
- Catheter care assistance
- Compassionate client care
- ADL support
- Schedule management
- Ambulation assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Home safety assessments
- Behavioral support
- Dementia support
- Spiritual support and companionship
- Mobility support
- Medication organization
- Bathing assistance
- Mobility activities
- Ambulation techniques
- Personal care services
- [State] Driver's license
- Feeding assistance
- Patient transport
- Toileting assistance
- Nutrition management
- Patient transportation
- Housekeeping
- Emotional support
- Bedside care
- Meal preparation
- Client safety and first aid
- Recording vital signs
- Transportation assistance
- Light housekeeping
- Client documentation
- Safety procedures
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED (first aid CPR AED)
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Visiting Angels Home Health Care
03.2022 - Current
Cosmetologist
Self Employed Services
01.2001 - Current
Certificate - Patient Care Technician
Tallahassee Community College
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Tallahassee Community College
Certificate - Home Health Aide
Tallahassee Community College
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Tallahassee Community College
Certificate - Commercial Vehicle Driving
Tallahassee Community College
Associate of Arts - College And University Transfer
Tallahassee Community College
Certificate - Public Safety
North Florida Community College
Certificate - Cosmetology
North Florida Cosmetology
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Tallahassee Community College