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Shannon Nooks

Dayton

Summary

Compassionate and reliable personal care worker with extensive experience at Brookdale Assisted Living. Proven ability to enhance patient well-being through effective communication and meticulous care planning. Skilled in meal preparation and CPR certified, I foster strong relationships with clients and families, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all.

Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

DSP

Marie Mart Day Hab Program

04.2025 - Current

Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Plan for different Activities through out the day.
Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.

Resident Care Associate

Brookdale Assisted Living

12.2023 - 04.2025

Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
Ensured confidentiality of personal information pertaining to each resident while diligently adhering to HIPAA regulations.
Fostered strong relationships with residents and their families, ensuring open communication and trust.
Improved the living environment for residents by maintaining cleanliness, organization, and safety in shared spaces.
Actively participated in facility-wide meetings and training sessions, contributing valuable insight into areas requiring improvement or adjustment.
Streamlined daily routines for residents through efficient scheduling and time-management practices.
Maintained thorough documentation of resident progress, effectively communicating updates to team members as necessary.
Assisted in meal preparation and service, ensuring the nutritional needs of each resident were met consistently.
Contributed towards regular safety drills to maintain preparedness in emergency situations and coordinate efficient response efforts.
Partnered with other staff members for seamless shift transitions, guaranteeing consistent quality of care for all residents at all times.
Provided compassionate assistance with daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support.
Remained vigilant and responsive to any signs of potential health or safety risks, taking swift action to address concerns and ensure resident wellbeing.

HHA

Horizon Home Healthcare and Absolute

10.2022 - 12.2023

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.
Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
Provided transportation and appointments management.
Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
Managed complex wound care under the supervision of a registered nurse, facilitating timely healing processes.

DSP

Total Home Care Solutions

04.2022 - 11.2022

Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.

HHA

Aglin Home Health Care

05.2018 - 10.2022

Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
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.
Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
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.
Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.

Lead Preschool Teacher

YMCA Child Development Center

10.2016 - 09.2018

Assisted and supervised [Number] children through entire school day.
Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child''s progress, fostering increased parental involvement in the educational process.
Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and areas of improvement, encouraging a collaborative approach to education.
Incorporated play-based learning opportunities into daily routines, allowing students to explore new concepts while developing critical thinking skills through hands-on experiences.
Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
Established positive relationships with students and families.
Utilized positive reinforcement techniques when addressing behavioral issues, maintaining a respectful and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
Enhanced preschoolers'' learning experiences by incorporating creative and interactive teaching methods in daily lessons.
Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Submitted weekly lesson plans.
Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Supported the social-emotional development of students by implementing lessons on empathy, communication skills, and conflict resolution.
Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.
Prepared pre-class materials.
Provided support for children with special needs or behavioral challenges, implementing personalized accommodations to promote inclusivity within the classroom setting.
Mentored new educators on effective teaching strategies, contributing to their professional development and success in the classroom.
Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Managed classroom materials efficiently, ensuring availability of necessary resources for daily activities and reducing waste.
Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop curriculum and share best practices, improving overall classroom effectiveness.