Shakeya Evans
East Hartford,CT
Summary
Professional caregiver with strong record of delivering high-quality personal care. Known for effective teamwork and adaptable to shifting responsibilities, ensuring dependable and results-oriented support. Skilled in assisting with daily activities, maintaining safe environment, and providing emotional support with compassion and patience. Highly reliable and focused on achieving best outcomes for each individual.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Attendant (PCA)
Guardian Angels
Chesire, CT
09.2022 - Current
- Provided personal care assistance, including bathing, grooming, and meal preparation for clients.
- Assisted clients with mobility and daily activities, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Monitored client health status, reporting changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with families and healthcare teams.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress and care activities consistently.
- Collaborated effectively with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for clients with complex medical conditions.
- Ensured safety and comfort of clients through diligent monitoring and timely assistance with daily activities.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any concerns or changes in the client''s condition to healthcare providers.
- Managed household tasks for clients, such as cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and errands, creating a comfortable living environment.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Developed strong rapport with clients'' families, providing regular updates on their loved one''s wellbeing and progress toward goals.
- Assisted with physical therapy exercises under the guidance of healthcare professionals, promoting increased mobility and overall wellbeing.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
Personal Care Attendant (PCA)
Right At Home
Wallingford, CT
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Provided compassionate personal care to clients, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Assisted clients with mobility and personal hygiene tasks, enhancing overall well-being and independence.
- Monitored and documented client health status, reporting changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with clients and families to meet individual needs effectively.
- Offered emotional support when needed establishing trust between me as the attendant and my patient.
- Implemented individualized care plans designed by healthcare professionals to address specific client needs and goals.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Utilized adaptive equipment like walkers or wheelchairs for aiding clients movement.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, and dressing, while preserving their dignity and privacy.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted with mobility exercises to maintain strength in patients suffering from limited mobility.
- Organized medical supplies inventory making sure that all the required items were available at all times.
- Administered medications as prescribed by healthcare providers, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Home Health Aide
Premium Home Aides and Companionship
Rocky Hill, CT
05.2015 - 02.2022
- Provided compassionate personal care, assisting clients with daily living activities and mobility support.
- Monitored clients' vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals for timely intervention.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients to enhance emotional well-being and trust.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create personalized care plans tailored to client needs.
- Implemented effective communication strategies to ensure clarity between clients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Led initiatives to improve service delivery processes, enhancing overall client satisfaction and outcomes.
- Advocated for client needs, ensuring access to necessary resources and support services within the community.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning and regular skin assessments, maintaining patient comfort while reducing complications.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions as directed by healthcare providers, improving patient comfort and mobility.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques in order to provide seamless continuity of care between shifts or visits.
- Managed complex wound care under the supervision of a registered nurse, facilitating timely healing processes.
- Utilized effective communication skills when interacting with diverse populations including non-English speakers or individuals with cognitive impairments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Manchester High
Manchester, CT Bachelor of Science - Sport Management
Post University
Waterbury, CT05-2027
Skills
- Compassionate caregiving
- Safety awareness
- Transfer techniques
- Adaptable approach
- Companionship
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Strong ethics
- HIPAA compliance
- Active listening
- Relationship building
Employee of the month February and March 2025
I was awarded Employee of the month in February and March 2025 for being a team player and being a reliable employee.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Personal Care Attendant (PCA)
Right At Home
01.2025 - 05.2025
Personal Care Attendant (PCA)
Guardian Angels
09.2022 - Current
Home Health Aide
Premium Home Aides and Companionship
05.2015 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
Manchester High
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management
Post University