Sharon Stokes
Gallatin,TN
Summary
Compassionate Caregiver known for highly productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in personal care assistance, medication management, and mobility support. Excel at communication, patience, and empathy to provide exceptional care and companionship. Adapt quickly to changing patient needs and environments, ensuring comfort and safety at all times.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Charter Senior Living
Gallatin, TN
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Caregiver
Bright Star Home Health Care
Nashville , TN
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Nursery Volunteer
Calvary Community Church
Manteca, CA
01.2020 - 04.2024
- Provided support to teachers by helping with classroom tasks such as setting up materials and preparing snacks.
- Helped maintain cleanliness of classrooms by disinfecting toys and equipment after use.
- Read books aloud to children to help them develop early literacy skills.
- Attended staff meetings to stay informed about new policies or procedures related to childcare.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through verbal praise and reinforcement of desired behaviors.
- Monitored playground activities to ensure safety rules were followed at all times.
- Provided one-on-one attention when needed so that each child felt comfortable expressing themselves freely.
- Interacted with parents, guardians during drop offs, pick ups providing updates on their child's day.
Education
GED -
Manteca Adult School
Manteca, CA02-2009
Skills
- Patient Companionship
- Compassionate client care
- Care Plan Adherence
- Meal Preparation
- Basic Housekeeping
- Dependable and Responsible
- HIPAA Compliance
- Strong Ethics
- Indirect Patient Care
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Emotional Support
- Flexible Schedule
- First aid and safety
- PPE Usage
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Care
References
Jerri Brown
4th Grade Teacher, Manteca USD
209-858-7310
jerbrown@musd.net
Jayme Thompson
Director of Children's Ministry
209 239 1345
jayme@calvary.org
Sharon Marlow
Previous Director of Children's Ministry
209 239 1345
sharon@calvary.org
Timeline
Caregiver
Charter Senior Living
07.2024 - 09.2024
Caregiver
Bright Star Home Health Care
05.2024 - 06.2024
Nursery Volunteer
Calvary Community Church
01.2020 - 04.2024
GED -
Manteca Adult School