Shakera Little
Newark,NJ
Summary
Dependable professional with excellent organization skills demonstrated through history of managing client daily activities, appointments and medication needs. Well-versed in administering medication and monitoring nutrition. Trusted to oversee patients in challenging medical states.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Public Partnerships
Newark, New Jersey
2021.12 - Current
- Educated families about available resources for home health care services in the local community.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
Housekeeper
Marriot Hotel
Newark, New Jersey
2017.10 - 2021.11
- Maintained well-stocked and well-organized service carts to support efficient and timely cleaning services.
- Delivered requested items such as extra pillows or blankets to guest rooms.
- Returned vacant rooms to occupant-ready status by deep cleaning, changing linens, restocking inventory and removing trash.
- Organized closets with hangers for guests' clothing items.
- Returned rooms to occupant-ready status to satisfy future guests.
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces.
- Supplied extra towels and toiletries when requested to optimize guest comfort.
- Replaced sheets and pillowcases daily and used hospitality corners on beds to provide comfort for guests.
- Disinfected telephones, light switches and other frequently touched objects.
- Changed bed linens and towels, tidied up rooms.
- Inspected guest rooms after cleaning to ensure they were presentable.
Education
High School Diploma -
Weequahic High School
Newark, New Jersey1995-06
Skills
- Compassionate client care
- Medication coordination
- Documentation
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Patient assessments
- Compassion and empathy
- Problem-solving
- Patient mobility assistance
- Verbal and written communication
- Meal preparation
- Reliability and punctuality
- Relationship building
- Patient companionship
- Lifting and transferring
- Housekeeping
- Patient care and companionship
- Empathetic listening
- Multitasking and organization
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Daily living activities assistance
- Personal hygiene assistance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Caregiver
Public Partnerships
2021.12 - Current
Housekeeper
Marriot Hotel
2017.10 - 2021.11
High School Diploma -
Weequahic High School