Sharon Dickenson
Big Stone Gap,VA
Summary
Compassionate professional in healthcare, particularly skilled in providing exceptional home care support. Known for productivity and efficiency in task completion, ensuring comfort and well-being of clients. Specialized skills include patient mobility assistance, basic medical monitoring, and personalized care plan adherence. Excel in empathy, communication, and patience, using these soft skills to enhance client satisfaction and trust.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Home Care Aide
Mountain Empire Older Citizens
Big Stone Gap, VA
04.2017 - Current
- Performed errands for clients, including grocery shopping and picking up prescriptions.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Managed patient transportation and appointment scheduling.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping.
- Kept accurate records of patient care services provided on a daily basis.
- Assisted clients with light housekeeping duties, including laundry and meal preparation.
- Maintained records of patient care, progress or problems to report and discuss observations.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Checked patients' pulse, temperature and respiration.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry, dusting, vacuuming and meal preparation.
- Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
- Encouraged clients to participate in social activities that promote physical and emotional well-being.
- Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading, and board games.
- Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Powell Valley High School
Big Stone Gap, VA05-1989
Old Time Music -
Mountain Empire Community College
Big Stone GapSkills
- End-of-life care
- Errand running
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Knowledgeable Microsoft Word
- Former Emergency Medical Technician
- CPR certified
Timeline
Personal Home Care Aide
Mountain Empire Older Citizens
04.2017 - Current
High School Diploma -
Powell Valley High School
Old Time Music -
Mountain Empire Community College