Shashanna Braxton
Helping Hands
Copiague
1
Certification
6
years of professional experience
Dedicated caregiver with strong skills in emotional support, meal preparation, and grooming assistance. Committed to fostering independence and dignity while ensuring client safety and comfort.
Work History
Live-In Caregiver
2 Years 2 Months- Provided personalized care and support to clients, ensuring comfort and safety in daily activities.
- Assisted clients with mobility and personal hygiene, promoting independence and dignity.
- Managed medication schedules, ensuring compliance with prescriptions for optimal health outcomes.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans, addressing specific client needs and preferences.
- Enhanced nutritional intake of clients by preparing healthy meals according to dietary restrictions or preferences.
- Established trust with clients and their families through effective communication, empathy, and professionalism.
- Managed challenging behaviors or special needs effectively using patience, understanding, and behavioral interventions when necessary.
- Identified potential hazards within the home environment, making necessary adjustments to ensure client safety and comfort.
- Supported clients in maintaining independence by assisting with daily activities such as personal grooming, mobility, and meal preparation.
- Provided emotional support for both clients and their families during difficult times or transitions in care arrangements.
- Ensured safety and well-being of clients through rigorous health monitoring and medication administration.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by actively listening to their concerns and adjusting care routines accordingly.
- Educated family members on best practices in caregiving for continued comfort after transitioning out of live-in services.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
Caregiver
1 Year 7 Months- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and independence.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with families and healthcare teams.
- Provided companionship and emotional support, fostering positive relationships with clients.
- Documented client progress and maintained accurate records of services provided.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- 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.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
Elderly Caregiver
1 Year 10 Months- Provided compassionate support with daily living activities, enhancing client comfort and well-being.
- Assisted clients with medication management, ensuring adherence to prescribed routines.
- Developed personalized care plans tailored to individual client needs and preferences.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices for elderly care and safety protocols.
- Monitored clients' health conditions, reporting changes to medical professionals promptly.
- Implemented engaging activities that stimulated cognitive function and social interaction among clients.
- Fostered strong relationships with families, providing updates on client progress and addressing concerns effectively.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided emotional support to seniors, fostering positive relationships and enhancing their overall mental health.
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing first aid treatment when necessary and alerting medical personnel if required.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Supported seniors during nighttime hours by providing assistance and comfort, ensuring a restful night''s sleep.
- Coordinated closely with family members on updates regarding their loved one''s condition while respecting privacy.
- Improved mobility for elderly individuals by assisting with exercises and physical therapy routines.
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary requirements for elderly clients while considering their preferences.
- Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations while documenting and sharing pertinent information with authorized parties.
- Improved elderly residents' quality of life by providing compassionate daily care and companionship.
- Assisted with personal care tasks, preserving residents' dignity and promoting independence.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Alzheimer's care
Bathing assistance
Grooming assistance
Dementia care
Emotional support
Disability support
Meal preparation
Mobility support
Housekeeping duties
Nutrition
Transfer assistance
Hygiene assistance
Personal care assistance
Toileting assistance
Decision-making
Clear communication
Critical thinking
Safety compliance
Light housekeeping
Bedside care
Documentation and recordkeeping
Personal care aide
Progress tracking
Errands
Infection control
Patient ambulation
Caring companionship
Diet and nutrition
Schedule maintenance
Relationship building
Teamwork
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Fast learner
Attention to detail
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Multitasking Abilities
Excellent communication
Vital signs monitoring
Attentive to people
Reliability
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- Certified NURSING ASSISTANT
Timeline
Live-In Caregiver
Helping Hands
02.2021 - 04.2023Read More
Caregiver
Community Cares Companions
11.2018 - 06.2020Read More
Elderly Caregiver
All Metro Health Care Agency
01.2017 - 11.2018Read More
Plymouth High
High School Diploma
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