Sharrell "Shari" Lake

• Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
• Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
• Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
• Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
• Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
• Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
• Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.

Opened and operated a total of 3 licensed adult family homes from 2007 to 2020 in Lynnwood and Kenmore, Washington.

Cared for 50+ residents including my parents during those 13 years and provided over 100 jobs for the caregivers that came through to care for those residents.

Hired, trained and managed caregivers for 6 residents in 24 hour care.

Transported the elderly and disabled with their wheelchairs and/or walkers to and from their daily appointments.

• Supervised department personnel by assigning and directing daily tasks as well as evaluating performance to enhance productivity and resolve problems.
• Prepared and updated employees' daily work schedules and resolved delivery problems.
• Observed staff to review compliance and safety to minimize losses due to violations or damage.
• Communicated with customer service and sales teams to improve productivity and service ratings.