Shannon Miller
Berea,KY
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
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Elderly Caregiver
Carter Rentals
Richmond, Kentucky
2016.03 - 2020.10
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical team.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments or other necessary outings.
- Communicated effectively with family members on progress of client's health condition.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties including laundry, cleaning and meal preparation for clients.
- Administered medications according to physician instructions.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided for each client.
- Encouraged social interaction between clients and their families.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations in a calm manner.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay current on best practices for elder care.
- Adhered to all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards related to eldercare services.
- Respected the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of each client served.
- Educated families on available resources within the community that can assist them in caring for their loved ones.
- Developed strong relationships with clients based on trust and respect.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
Mechanical Technician
Ballard Construction
Mount Sterling, Kentucky
2013.01 - 2016.03
- Performed preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment and machinery.
- Tested, diagnosed, and repaired malfunctioning components.
- Replaced worn or defective parts with new ones.
- Monitored performance parameters to ensure optimal operation of machinery.
- Conducted routine lubrication of moving parts according to safety protocols.
- Utilized hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers.
- Maintained accurate records of repairs and preventive maintenance activities.
- Researched technical manuals for troubleshooting guidance when necessary.
- Ensured the proper disposal of waste materials generated from repair works.
- Collaborated with other technicians to complete complex projects efficiently.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and determined solutions to correct concerns.
- Installed, fit, cleaned and repaired valves, caps, hoses, pumps and gaskets.
- Audited, maintained and repaired equipment to achieve operational efficiency.
- Operated pressure pumps, air electrical equipment and mechanical equipment.
- Monitored, inspected or tested mechanical equipment.
- Assembled or disassembled complex mechanical systems.
- Estimated labor and material for parts and costs for assembly, testing, or installation.
Extruder Operator
Mikron Industries
Berea, Kentucky
2003.01 - 2005.05
- Set up and operate extrusion machines to produce plastic products.
- Monitor the production process and make necessary adjustments as needed.
- Perform routine maintenance on machinery such as changing parts, lubricating, cleaning.
- Inspect finished products for quality assurance purposes.
- Troubleshoot machine malfunctions and adjust settings accordingly.
- Maintain accurate records of production data including output rates, material usage and waste generated.
- Ensure that safety protocols are followed when operating machinery.
- Conduct regular safety checks on equipment to ensure proper functioning and compliance with regulations.
- Assist in training new operators on the operation of extrusion machinery.
- Load raw materials into machines for processing.
- Unload processed materials from machines onto designated areas for further processing or storage.
- Document all daily activities related to production operations in log books or computer systems.
- Collaborate with team members to optimize efficiency and productivity in the workplace.
- Identify potential problems before they occur and take corrective action as necessary.
- Work closely with supervisors and other personnel to resolve any issues encountered during the production process.
- Identified machine issues and performed maintenance to avoid shutdowns.
- Supported process designs, tooling changeovers and optimizations to maximize quality, compliance and production throughput.
- Maintained compliance with safe handling procedures for liquid polymers to prevent accidents and spillage.
Fuji Loader
Nestle
Mt Sterling, KY
1999.05 - 2002.01
- Inspected merchandise for damages prior to loading onto trucks.
- Organized warehouse inventory according to product type and size.
- Stacked boxes, crates, containers, and other materials on pallets, shelves, or racks in an orderly manner according to company standards.
- Maintained a clean work area at all times by sweeping floors, wiping down surfaces.
- Provided assistance to co-workers when needed throughout the day including but not limited to lifting heavy objects and packing boxes.
- Unloaded materials by hand or with equipment to help team meet work demands.
- Packaged, crated and loaded items safely for transport.
- Read and attached appropriate labels and tags to products and packages for identification purposes.
- Scanned, pushed and loaded items on conveyor line for loading into trailers.
- Applied shrink wrap to pallets, securing product for storage and shipment.
- Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
- Counted number of boxes or units in loading docks to confirm proper completion of work orders.
- Checked cargo before transportation and determined if items adhered to proper regulation standards.
- Cleaned empty storage areas to achieve proper sanitation regulations and make area fit for future use.
- Used scanners to track parcel information, condition or receipt.
Skills
- Time Management
- First aid and safety
- Workload Management
- Care Plan Management
- Palliative Care
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Medication Administration
- Dementia Care
- Behavioral Management
- Fall prevention
- Case Management
- End of life care
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
Carter Rentals
2016.03 - 2020.10
Mechanical Technician
Ballard Construction
2013.01 - 2016.03
Extruder Operator
Mikron Industries
2003.01 - 2005.05
Fuji Loader
Nestle
1999.05 - 2002.01