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Sharon Herring

Austin,TX

Summary

Proven caregiver with a track record of enhancing patient quality of life as a Caregiver, demonstrating exceptional time management and compassionate care. Leveraged strong ethics and direct patient care skills to improve patient comfort and safety, achieving a reduction in incident rates. Skilled in elderly and dementia care, adhering to COVID-19 safety policies.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

Redbud Homecare
04.2018 - Current
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.

Caregiver

Halcyon Home Health
04.2015 - Current
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.

Personal Care Assistant

Austin State Supported Living Center
10.2008 - 09.2014
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.

Administrative Assistant

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
02.2000 - 07.2008
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
  • Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.

Education

Diploma - Medical Administrative Assistant

Mansfield Business School
South IH 35
01.1989

High School Diploma - All Areas

Johnston High School
1112 Arthur Stiles Road
06.1988

Skills

  • Respectful and Compassionate
  • Time Management
  • Elderly Care
  • Problem-Solving
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Strong Ethics
  • Dementia Care
  • Direct Patient Care
  • COVID-19 Safety Policies

Timeline

Caregiver

Redbud Homecare
04.2018 - Current

Caregiver

Halcyon Home Health
04.2015 - Current

Personal Care Assistant

Austin State Supported Living Center
10.2008 - 09.2014

Administrative Assistant

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
02.2000 - 07.2008

Diploma - Medical Administrative Assistant

Mansfield Business School

High School Diploma - All Areas

Johnston High School

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