SHANON-LEE VAN DER MERWE
Las Vegas,Nevada
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with hands-on experience supporting individuals across multiple age groups and care needs. Delivers patient, respectful assistance aligned with established care plans. Applies strong reliability and organizational skills to improve client satisfaction.
Overview
2
2
Languages
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Internal Sales & Counter Sales
RolyN Engineering
01.2022 - 01.2026
- Collaborated with clients to address and resolve customer needs effectively.
- Cultivated communication and relationship-building skills to enhance customer interactions.
- Managed phone calls, invoices, quotes, data entry, and administrative duties to ensure smooth operations.
- Managed multiple responsibilities while maintaining attention to detail.
- Exhibited reliability and organization in daily tasks.
- Built transferable client-service skills valuable in caregiving and support roles.
Skills
- Customer service orientation
- Client engagement
- Client-focused communication
- Relationship management
- Professional client engagement
- Interpersonal communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management skills
- Multitasking abilities
- Organizational skills
- Reliability and punctuality
- Inventory management
- Adaptability to learning
- Collaborative teamwork
- Approachable demeanor
- Instruction adherence
- Attentive to individual needs
Personal Information
Availability: Full-Time Preferred | Part-Time Available
ADULT & SENIOR CARE VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Adult & Senior Care Homes, Intermittent Volunteer Service, 2019, 2023, Assisted residents with everyday care and activities., Helped with cleaning and maintaining comfortable living spaces., Assisted residents with movement and suitable daily exercises., Provided companionship through conversation, reading, walking, and recreational activities., Played cards and participated in simple activities with residents., Encouraged residents to remain socially engaged and active., Assisted care staff with general support when needed., Treated residents with dignity, patience, kindness, and respect.
CAREGIVING & PERSONAL CARE
- Adult and child personal care
- Diaper changing for adults and children
- Bathing and hygiene assistance
- Feeding and meal assistance
- Medication assistance
- Grooming and personal appearance
- Hair washing, drying, and combing
- Basic nail care and maintaining clean, trimmed nails
- Mobility and movement assistance
- Maintaining a clean and comfortable environment
- Providing respectful, dignified care
- Recognizing individual needs and providing appropriate attention
COMPANIONSHIP & DAILY ACTIVITIES
- Providing friendly conversation and companionship
- Reading with adults and seniors
- Walking and spending time outdoors
- Assisting with suitable daily exercises
- Playing cards and recreational games
- Passing a ball and encouraging safe physical activity
- Encouraging social interaction and participation
- Helping individuals feel valued, comfortable, and included
- Providing patience and emotional support
DISABILITY SUPPORT EXPERIENCE
- Disability Support / Teaching Experience | 2017 – 2019
- Worked directly with children with disabilities for nearly two years.
- Provided hands-on support with daily routines and personal-care needs.
- Assisted with feeding, changing, bathing, grooming, and general hygiene.
- Supported hair care, including washing, drying, and combing.
- Helped maintain clean and appropriate personal grooming.
- Provided patient and individualized attention.
- Encouraged participation in activities and supported individual development.
- Created a safe, positive, and caring environment.
- Developed strong communication, patience, observation, and caregiving skills.
TRAINING
- CPR Training – Children
- First Aid Training – Children
- Willing to complete additional caregiver, personal-care, CPR/First Aid, or employer-required training.
PERSONAL STRENGTHS
- Compassionate
- Patient
- Dependable
- Punctual
- Hardworking
- Fast Learner
- Trustworthy
- Responsible
- Attentive
- Friendly
- Respectful
- Team-Oriented
Languages
Afrikaans
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Internal Sales & Counter Sales
RolyN Engineering
01.2022 - 01.2026