Shanette McCleary
East Saint Louis,United States
Summary
Committed HHA offers 4 years in home healthcare. Dedicated to delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort, and dignity. Well-versed in direct patient care and recordkeeping.
Structured Laboratory Technician offering background in collecting, processing and analyzing various specimens. Familiar with basic medical terminology, laboratory protocols and testing procedures. Expertise in urinalysis and blood typing. Recognized for performing laboratory tests and procedures with attention to detail, optimum quality and expedience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Specialist
Caring Solutions Home Care
St Louis, MO
11.2021 - Current
- Monitored customer care goals and developed improvements.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Prepared reports for workload and performed quality assurance.
Home Health Aide
Sturggis
Centreville, IL
05.2018 - Current
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction of physician.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
Laboratory Assistant
Chris Kraft-SIU Chemistry Department
Carbondale, IL
04.2019 - 05.2021
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Prepared, embedded, cut, stained, mounted, labeled and catalogued tissue sections.
- Adhere to all laboratory requirements and enforce compliance with regulations.
- Sanitize workstations and instruments to avoid cross-contamination.
- Clean, maintain and calibrate laboratory and field equipment to ensure continuous accuracy and functionality.
- Stock and lift up to 50Ibs.
- Customer service interaction.
Academic Peer Advocate
Southern Illinois University Housing Department
Carbondale, IL
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.
- Collaborated on program operations and relayed participant feedback for improvements.
- Improved clients' coping with routine life activities such as food budgeting and rental payments.
- Identified service gaps and located needed housing and work placement resources for individuals.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological And Physical Sciences
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL07.2021
Skills
- Dietary Orders Compliance
- Report Preparation
- Patient Progress Documentation
- Medication Administration
- Equipment testing and calibration
- Research and documentation
- Sterilization techniques
- Customer service
- Science: Biology, Inorganic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry
- Supervision
- Problem resolution
Timeline
Care Specialist
Caring Solutions Home Care
11.2021 - Current
Academic Peer Advocate
Southern Illinois University Housing Department
01.2020 - 06.2020
Laboratory Assistant
Chris Kraft-SIU Chemistry Department
04.2019 - 05.2021
Home Health Aide
Sturggis
05.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biological And Physical Sciences
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
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