Shannon VanderHam
Dacono,CO
Summary
Patient-focused CNA with experience providing compassionate and comprehensive medical care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs and assisting with activities of daily living (ADL's). Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver, Special Needs
PALCO
01.2018 - 12.2022
- Assisted with occupational and in home physical therapy activities as well as community activities
- Performed various tasks such as checking vital signs, obtaining weights, applying creams/lotions
- Documented clinical observations including seizure activity, pulses ox measurements and medications
- Assisted with ADL's including; transferring, toileting, incontinent care, feeding, oral hygiene, grooming and bathing
- Provided safe mobility support to help client move around personal and public spaces
- Cleaned, ran errands, managed laundry, prepped meals and completed grocery shopping
- Built strong relationship with client to deliver emotional support and companionship
- Turned and positioned bedbound client to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels
- Helped transport client to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips
Foster Care Provider
Adams County Children's Services
06.2011 - 01.2018
- Ensured that children maintained good hygiene and medical/dental care
- Developed structured schedule to maintain throughout day
- Reported any incidents to county caseworker
- Completed variety of trainings as required
- Prepared and maintained individual beds and personal space for foster children
- Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions
- Helped reunify birth families through coordinated visitation strategies
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students
- Transported kids to mandated therapy, extracurricular activities and medical appointments
- Reduced problem behaviors with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques
In Home Childcare
Self-employeed
09.1996 - 08.2015
- Cared for children with a variety of medical conditions
- Administered prescribed medications in accordance with written instructions
- Worked with parents/caregivers one-on-one to address individual needs of children
- Collaborated with parents/caregivers to develop family-friendly schedule
- Created safe, inviting in-home environment conducive to structured activity and unstructured play.
Education
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Aims Community College
Fort Lupton04.2023
Diploma -
Centaurus High School
Lafayette, CO05.1994
Skills
- Caring
- Motivated
- Honest
- Kind
- Achiever
- Organized
- Patient care
- Meal planning and preparation
Additional Information
My passion has always been with kids and caregiving. I enjoy serving and helping others. I'm into fitness and health. I do CrossFit as my fitness routine and was previously a CrossFit coach and personal trainer. In high school I volunteered at a hospital as a candy striper and loved doing that. That's when I discovered my passion of wanting to care for people and have enjoyed giving back ever since.
Timeline
Caregiver, Special Needs
PALCO
01.2018 - 12.2022
Foster Care Provider
Adams County Children's Services
06.2011 - 01.2018
In Home Childcare
Self-employeed
09.1996 - 08.2015
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Aims Community College
Diploma -
Centaurus High School
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