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Sharonda Holmes

Hillside,IL

Summary

Dedicated Direct Care Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments, and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

Crystal Home Health Care Services
Oak Brook, IL
03.2025 - Current
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
  • Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
  • Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.

Caregiver

Sahara HomeCare
Melrose Park, IL
07.2023 - 10.2025
  • Communicated with patients' family members and friends to answer questions and explain care tasks.
  • Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, dusting furniture and vacuuming carpets.
  • Provided companionship to patients by talking, listening and engaging in activities such as reading or playing board games.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to nursing staff immediately.
  • Transferred patients to and from beds, chairs or wheelchairs using principles of body mechanics and equipment such as gait belts.
  • Kept detailed records of patients' medical histories and care plans.
  • Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
  • Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
  • Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
  • Assisted elderly patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and eating.

Inventory Specialist

Walgreens
Hillside, IL
05.1999 - 03.2025
  • Packed, sealed or affixed postage to prepare materials for shipping.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvement within the organization.
  • Responded promptly to requests from customers regarding product availability.
  • Delivered or routed materials to departments using handtruck, conveyor or sorting bins.
  • Weighed mail to determine correct postage.
  • Troubleshot issues related to shipping and receiving in compliance with corporate procedures.
  • Generated weekly, monthly, quarterly reports on inventory movements and stock levels.
  • Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock at all times.
  • Recorded shipment data for reporting, accounting or recordkeeping purposes.
  • Assisted with execution of projects and made recommendations for process improvement to appropriate leaders.
  • Monitored stocking areas to adjust volumes and storage requirements driven by production activity.

Education

GED -

C.M.K
Westmont, IL
05-1997

Skills

  • Charting and documentation
  • Communication skills
  • Time management
  • Resident empowerment
  • Compassionate care
  • Patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Record keeping
  • Customer service
  • Troubleshooting techniques
  • Expert in [software]
  • Documentation management

Timeline

Caregiver

Crystal Home Health Care Services
03.2025 - Current

Caregiver

Sahara HomeCare
07.2023 - 10.2025

Inventory Specialist

Walgreens
05.1999 - 03.2025

GED -

C.M.K

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