Sharon Nichols
Caregiver
Little Rock,AR
Summary
Compassionate care provider with extensive experience at Home Instead, skilled in elderly care and vital signs monitoring. Recognized for enhancing patient well-being through personalized support and effective communication. Proven ability to maintain hygiene and assist with medication reminders, fostering a safe and nurturing environment for clients.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Provider
Home Instead
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Delivered high-quality personal care services that improved overall health outcomes for patients with various medical conditions or disabilities.
Daycare Worker
Toodle Tots Daycare
05.2022 - 01.2026
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Provided compassionate emotional support for children experiencing stress or anxiety throughout the day, fostering a secure attachment bond between caregiver and child.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through open communication channels and ongoing collaboration on their child''s care plan requirements.
- Encouraged good behaviors using positive reinforcement methods.
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stuttgart High School
Stuttgart05.1990
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock, ARAssociate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Phillips Community College
Stuttgart, AR05.2016
Diploma - Business Education
Rice Belt Vocational Institute
De Witt, AR06.1994
Skills
Elderly care
Vital signs monitoring
Grocery shopping
Personal care
Housekeeping
Personal hygiene assistance
Medication reminders
Compassionate care
Direct patient care
Timeline
Daycare Worker
Toodle Tots Daycare
05.2022 - 01.2026
Care Provider
Home Instead
High School Diploma -
Stuttgart High School
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Pulaski Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Phillips Community College
Diploma - Business Education
Rice Belt Vocational Institute