Sha'mere Gooden
Bridgeport,CT
Summary
Motivated professional trained in mobility assistance, personal hygiene support, and housekeeping. Monitors medical conditions and works with healthcare providers to optimize care. Focuses on comfort and emotional support and meets physical needs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assisted Living Caregiver
handtohand
Stamford, CT
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted residents in mobility, including transferring them from wheelchairs to beds or chairs.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for the residents.
- Administered medication according to physician orders, while adhering to state regulations.
- Developed individualized care plans for each resident based on their needs and preferences.
- Observed and documented changes in resident behavior or physical condition.
- Assisted with meal preparation according to dietary guidelines set forth by health professionals or family members.
- Helped housekeeping staff with laundry duties when requested.
Advantis Medical
Dallas, USA
10.2021 - 03.2024
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
Driver
Amazon DSP Driver
Gainesville, USA
10.2020 - 03.2024
- Driver big vans and deliver packages safely to customer heavy lifting ..
Rehab Care Technician
John L. Scott
Mass, Mass
10.2021 - 01.2024
- Assisted patients with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
- Maintained patient records and documented care plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse rate.
- Observed changes in patient behavior and reported them to nursing staff.
- Assisted in transporting patients to medical appointments or other locations as needed.
- Instructed patients on how to use adaptive devices such as wheelchairs or prosthetics.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, dietitians.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through reinforcement techniques like praise or rewards.
Cashier
McDonald's
Bridgeport, USA
06.2013 - 12.2013
- Responsibilities: Cashier, preparing food, taking care of customers
- Accomplishments: Learning to deal with all kind of customers, and gaining patients
- Skills Used: Listening, comprehending, and moving fast
Chef/Serf Safe
Loring Job Corps
Maine, USA
10.2012 - 05.2013
- Responsibilities: Training to become a chef, cooking, cleaning, waitressing, sanitizing, keep the work area well kept
- Accomplishments: I learn to move fast but do a great job at the same, it help me become a better worker and person
- Skills Used: Prepping, preparing, cooking, cleaning, and staying alert
Greeter/Retail
Victoria's Secret
Bridgeport, USA
04.2010 - 06.2012
- Cashier, greeter inventory, sales associate
Camp Counselor
Youth
06.2010 - 09.2010
- Enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety, Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities such as arts, crafts, sports, games, camping, and hobbies
- Achievements: certificate for work readiness in reading and math
Education
Food Handler - Food And Nutrition
360 Training
Online02-2024
HHA - Cna
youth works
Bridgeport, CT09.2020
security guard in training -
Bridgeport gun range
Bridgeport, CT12.2014
Serf safe - Sanitation
Loring maine jobcorps
Maine, ME05.2013
basic -
central high school
Bridgeport, CT12.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Housatonic Community College
Bridgeport, CTSkills
- Microsoft Word
- Typing 45 words per min
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Publisher
- PCC
- Hoyer
- Colostomy
- Catheter
- Wound care
- Cleaning
- Fall prevention
- Toileting assistance
- Patient assistance
- Compassionate Care
- Health monitoring
- Emotional Support
- Personal hygiene support
- Home Care
- Caregiving
- Senior Care
- Food Preparation
- Hospice Care
- Vital Signs
- Alzheimer's Care
- Meal Preparation
- Dementia Care
- Laundry
- Hospital Experience
- Patient care
- Continuous improvement
- Clerical experience
- Memory Care
- Restaurant experience
- Management
- Sales
- Retail management
- Driving
- Heavy Lifting
- Documentation And Reporting
- Nursing
- Babysitting
- Special Needs
- Culinary experience
- Van driver
- Medication Administration
- Computer Skills
Certification
- CNA
- CPR Certification
- Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
Groups
Build On, 11/01/08, 11/01/12, Saving the community, going green, cleaning up parks, sending food to Africa, India, giving old clothes and shoes to the Salvation Army
Additional Information
CNA certified and licensed, Certified Chef, Certified HHA - experience with elderly family members, training, Certificate in CPR, Certified in customer service, Certified in communication skills, Certificate in leadership
Assessments
- Nursing Assistant Skills, Proficient, 02/01/21
- Sales Skills, Proficient, 01/01/21
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Assisted Living Caregiver
handtohand
08.2024 - Current
Advantis Medical
10.2021 - 03.2024
Rehab Care Technician
John L. Scott
10.2021 - 01.2024
Driver
Amazon DSP Driver
10.2020 - 03.2024
Cashier
McDonald's
06.2013 - 12.2013
Chef/Serf Safe
Loring Job Corps
10.2012 - 05.2013
Camp Counselor
Youth
06.2010 - 09.2010
Greeter/Retail
Victoria's Secret
04.2010 - 06.2012
Food Handler - Food And Nutrition
360 Training
HHA - Cna
youth works
security guard in training -
Bridgeport gun range
Serf safe - Sanitation
Loring maine jobcorps
basic -
central high school
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Housatonic Community College