Shaneka Pinkard
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Compassionate Home Health Aide with a proven track record at Allied Health Care, excelling in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Adept at developing individualized care plans and fostering trust with clients, enhancing their independence and well-being. Strong interpersonal communication skills drive effective collaboration with healthcare teams to achieve optimal health outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Allied Health Care
12.2016 - 03.2019
- Provided personal care, including bathing and grooming, to enhance client comfort and dignity.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and well-being.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals for timely interventions.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with health regulations and enhancing communication.
- Developed rapport with clients to foster trust and improve overall care experiences.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize risks and ensure a secure environment for clients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Trained new aides on best practices in patient care, fostering a culture of teamwork and support.
- 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.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- 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.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- 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.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
- Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal health outcomes.
- 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.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans, addressing specific needs and goals of each patient.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions as directed by healthcare providers, improving patient comfort and mobility.
- Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques in order to provide seamless continuity of care between shifts or visits.
- Utilized effective communication skills when interacting with diverse populations including non-English speakers or individuals with cognitive impairments.
- Managed complex wound care under the supervision of a registered nurse, facilitating timely healing processes.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
Cashier Team Lead
Fresh Start Seafood
Oklahoma City
03.2000 - 05.2003
- Supervised team operations to ensure efficient customer service and transaction processing.
- Trained and mentored new cashiers on best practices and company policies.
- Managed daily cash reconciliation, ensuring accuracy in register balances.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced checkout efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated scheduling to optimize staff coverage during peak hours.
- Developed training materials to enhance staff knowledge of product offerings and promotions.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints, maintaining high service standards.
- Collaborated with management to analyze sales data for inventory control and ordering needs.
- Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
Vietnam Veterans of America
Inbound and Outbound Calls Support
Oklahoma City, OK
10.1999 - 12.2000
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Star Spencer
Spencer, NE05-2003
Skills
- Patient care
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bathing assistance
- Housekeeping
- Dressing assistance
- Light housekeeping
- First aid and safety
- Mobility support
- Care plan management
- Recording vital signs
- Client documentation
- Documentation
- Behavioral support
- Patient transportation
- Home safety assessments
- ADL support
- Wound care
- Care plan assessment
- Interpersonal communication
- Patient transport
- Medication organization
- Behavioral management
- Care plan adherence
- Medication administration
- Behavior redirection
- Schedule management
- Patient advocacy
- Medical charting
- Physical therapy support
- Ambulation assistance
- Progress documentation
- State Driver's license
- Nutrition management
- Chronic disease management
- Clinical quality program standards
- Case management
- Patient education
Certification
phlebotomist and CNA
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Allied Health Care
12.2016 - 03.2019
Cashier Team Lead
Fresh Start Seafood
03.2000 - 05.2003
Vietnam Veterans of America
Inbound and Outbound Calls Support
10.1999 - 12.2000
High School Diploma -
Star Spencer