Sharika Garner Grider
Healthcare Worker
Cordova,TN
Summary
Committed Healthcare professional offering 17 years of demonstrated success in home healthcare. Dedicated to delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort and dignity. Well-versed in Caregiving with passion for helping others. Caring Healthcare worker dedicated to providing comprehensive personal support. Proficient in cooking meals, organizing schedules and updating documentation. Strong knowledge of emotional, physical and social support strategies. Dependable Medical Assistant with good supply management, recordkeeping and schedule coordination skills dedicated to keeping professionals focused and prepared for daily requirements. Produce business correspondence, detailed using diverse software programs and technical skills. Respectful, punctual and hardworking. I Professional healthcare worker which continually maintains positive attitude while interacting with demanding clients. Primary point of contact for both in-house and external phone and website queries. Experienced Healthcare worker with extensive knowledge of medical regulations and policies. Offers strong dedication to informed patient care, administrative excellence and confidentiality.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Healthcare Assistant
West TN Family Solutions
Cordova, TN
05.2016 - 01.2020
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness 17 years.
- Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals, including purchasing ingredients from local shops.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Checked vital signs as scheduled and contacted Manager regarding any patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients, consulting with Manager to address concerns and protect each person from any harm.
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
Caregiver Manager
SRVS
Memphis , TN
01.2013 - 04.2016
- Supervised 8 household staff, contractors and vendors.
- Conferred with Manager to discuss patient condition and medical care, helping to optimize treatments and enhance outcomes.
- Managed large range of services including pet care, phone screening, shopping and bill paying to provide clients with premium family time.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Utilized personal and professional networks to identify, acquire and manage new clients.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients.
- Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and all doctor's appointments.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
Office Assistant
Encore Of Nebraska
Omaha, NE
05.2009 - 12.2012
- 3years of Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
- Processed payments and documented account changes for financial accuracy and transparency.
- Enhanced collaboration between team members by preparing meeting materials and taking clear notes to distribute to stakeholders.
- Kept physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval by authorized team members.
- Interacted with customers professionally by phone, email or in-person to provide information and directed to desired staff members.
- Welcomed office visitors warmly and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Scheduled, rescheduled and handled cancelled appointments for patients.
- Efficiently performed insurance verifications, pre-certifications and pre-authorization functions.
- Gathered forms, copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Located, checked in and pulled medical records for patient appointments and incomplete charts.
- Received, recorded and filed medical payments by check, cash and credit card.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines at all times to protect patient privacy.
- Maintained office cleaning
- Kept business, customer and financial records current and accurate to stay on top of changing information and avoid lost data.
- Coordinated, scheduled and arranged meeting and travel calendars, including business and social events.
Education
High School Diploma -
University High School
Florida 08.1999 - 05.2003
No Degree - Paralegal Studies/ Healthcare Administration
Anthem College - Bryman School
Memphis,TN 04.2014 - 11.2014
Skills
Progress documentation
Timeline
Healthcare Assistant
West TN Family Solutions
05.2016 - 01.2020
No Degree - Paralegal Studies/ Healthcare Administration
Anthem College - Bryman School
04.2014 - 11.2014
Caregiver Manager
SRVS
01.2013 - 04.2016
Office Assistant
Encore Of Nebraska
05.2009 - 12.2012
High School Diploma -
University High School
08.1999 - 05.2003
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