Shariah Claiborne
Baker,LA
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care. Devoted personal care professional skilled in fostering client health and convenience through assisting with daily activities and health needs. Driven to promote healthy habits to encourage client well-being by demonstrating healthy habits. Dedicated to applying emerging techniques to derive best possible outcomes. Multi-talented Personal Care Aide with 5 years supporting patients with tasks of daily living. Skilled at caring for patients' healthcare needs, grooming, ambulation and light housekeeping. Professional and clear communicator when instructing and assisting patients as well as when reporting information to supervisors. Dependable Personal Care Associate with excellent organization skills demonstrated through history of managing client daily activities, appointments and medication needs. Well-versed in administering medication and monitoring nutrition. Trusted to oversee patients in challenging medical states.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Associate
The Pearl At Jamestown
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2024 - Current
- Provided personal hygiene assistance to individuals, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted with ambulation and mobility needs of clients by providing support or using adaptive equipment.
- Maintained client living areas in a safe, clean and orderly fashion.
- Provided companionship for clients to enhance their physical and emotional well-being.
- Established positive relationships with clients based on trust and respect.
- Promptly responded to emergency situations in a calm manner.
- Encouraged participation in recreational activities such as reading, games or crafts.
- Supported the development of independent living skills through guidance and instruction.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens and laundry services.
- Observed changes in client's behavior or health status then reported them promptly.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns.
- Communicated effectively with family members about client care plan updates.
- Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times or transitions.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
Residential Services Specialist
Eastern Louisiana Mental Health Hospital
Jackson, LA
03.2022 - 01.2024
- Oversaw day-to-day group activities of residents in institution.
- Transported and accompanied clients to shopping areas or to appointments.
- Developed and implemented behavioral management and care plans for clients.
- Assessed clients' cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs to determine appropriate interventions.
Personal Care Assistant
Oakwood Village
Zachary, LA
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Assisted residents in and out of bed and wheelchairs, using safe lifting and transferring techniques.
- Maintained secure environment for staff and residents, following established safety standards.
- Assisted residents in activities of daily living to maintain health and dignity.
- Reported health changes and provided proper documentation to appropriate staff.
- Read and contributed to shift reports and care notes.
- Protected health information according to HIPPA policies and procedures.
- Worked in cooperation with family and outside providers to meet physical and emotional needs of patient.
- Administered bedside and personal care, such as ambulation and personal hygiene assistance.
- Prepared and maintained records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager and supervisor.
- Established personal relationships with clients to maintain patient comfort and care.
- Observed physical and mental condition, intake and output and exercise to monitor client condition.
- Cleaned and organized client's living quarters to make living conditions more hospitable.
- Prepared and maintained records of client progress and performed services.
Personal Care Assistant
Home Instead Senior Care Baton Rouge La
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Engaged clients through conversation and companionship, promoting independence and social requirements.
- Followed universal precautions established policies minimizing exposure to blood or bodily fluids.
- Responded to resident dining needs and assisted with feeding.
- Worked in cooperation with family and outside providers to meet physical and emotional needs of patient.
- Transported client to doctor's office and essential errands.
- Reported health changes and provided proper documentation to appropriate staff.
- Entertained, conversed with and read aloud to patients to keep mentally healthy and alert.
- Established personal relationships with clients to maintain patient comfort and care.
- Drove motor vehicles to transport clients to physicians' offices or outings.
DIETARY AIDE
Cura Hospitality
Jackson, LA
01.2019 - 09.2021
- Adhered to food safety and infection control regulations by cleaning and sanitizing equipment
- Cleaned food stations and bars and washed dishes and silverware after use
- Collaborated with dieticians to obtain accurate nutritional information and assess patient needs
- Maintained kitchen equipment and reported malfunctions to facility managers
- Prepared meals for patients according to dietary needs and manager guidelines
- Prepared major meal, following recipes and determining group food quantities
- Provided dietitians with assistance researching food, nutrition and food service systems
- Assisted in developing mealtime schedules for patients with various dietary restrictions and nutritional needs.
Education
Certification In Medical Billing And Coding - Medical Billing And Coding
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OH05-2024
High School Diploma -
Wilkinson County High
Woodville, MS05.2018
Skills
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Critical Thinking
- Caregiver Relations
- Nutrition and Diet
- Implementing Client Care Plans
- Observation Documentation
- Client Needs Assessment
- Medical Records Management
- Data Entry
- Patient Transport
- Client Records Management
- Service Documentation
- Independent Thinking
- Daily Logs
- Status Updates
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Task Prioritization
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Observation Reporting
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Emotional Support
- Dementia Care
- Toileting assistance
- Ambulation Assistance
- Bathing Assistance
- Grooming assistance
- Incontinence care
- Transfer Techniques
- Alzheimer's Care
- Incident Reporting
- Care Plan Adherence
- Progress Documentation
- Basic Housekeeping
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Companionship
- Compassionate client care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Documentation
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking and Organization
- Flexible Schedule
- Strong Ethics
- Respectful and Compassionate
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Direct Patient Care
- Knowledge of state regulations
- Case Management
- Client documentation
- Patient Management
- Disability Support
- Care Plan Management
- Quality program protocols
- Records Maintenance
- Heavy Lifting
- Daily living assistance
- PPE Usage
- Hoyer Lifting Equipment
- Behavior redirection
- Medical record-keeping
- Elderly Care
- Compassionate Care
- Records Management
- First aid and safety
- Special Needs Care
- Relationship Building
- Compassionate communication
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Care
- Dependable and Responsible
- Patient Ambulation
- Needs Assessment
- Condition Monitoring
- Injury Prevention
- Safety Compliance
- Emergency Response
- Medical chart documentation
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Supportive Personality
- Organizational Skills
Languages
English, Native
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Personal Care Associate
The Pearl At Jamestown
01.2024 - Current
Residential Services Specialist
Eastern Louisiana Mental Health Hospital
03.2022 - 01.2024
Personal Care Assistant
Oakwood Village
01.2021 - 03.2022
Personal Care Assistant
Home Instead Senior Care Baton Rouge La
01.2020 - 02.2022
DIETARY AIDE
Cura Hospitality
01.2019 - 09.2021
Certification In Medical Billing And Coding - Medical Billing And Coding
Eastern Gateway Community College
High School Diploma -
Wilkinson County High
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