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Shawnajo Garmon

Glendale,AZ

Summary

I'm a skilled, compassionate caregiver, experienced in assisting with physical and emotional needs, while supporting daily activities. Throughout several years, I have demonstrated that I am capable of success in productivity, training, and efficient task completion.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

AllWays Caring
Phoenix, Arizona
03.2023 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
  • Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
  • Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
  • Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
  • Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
  • Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
  • Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
  • Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, tubs, showers and sinks.
  • Changed bed linens and towels, tidied up rooms.
  • Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces.
  • Disinfected telephones, light switches and other frequently touched objects.
  • Assisted in laundry services including washing, drying, and folding linens.
  • Supported clients in making decisions that were consistent with their values and wishes.
  • Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
  • Developed plans for respite care when needed based on availability of family members or other caregivers.

Retail Sales Associate

DDs Discount
Glendale, Arizona
08.2021 - 11.2023
  • Kept informed about new products arriving at the store on a regular basis.
  • Organized displays to attract customers and promote sales.
  • Assisted with unloading delivery trucks and stocking shelves with new merchandise.
  • Completed transactions in an efficient manner while providing excellent customer service.
  • Processed returned merchandise according to company policies.
  • Greeted customers upon entering the store and provided assistance.
  • Assisted in training new employees on proper use of equipment and safety protocols.
  • Performed cashier duties such as ringing up sales, processing payments, and issuing receipts.
  • Followed company policies, rules and procedures to promote company goals and maintain safety.
  • Helped customers by answering questions and locating merchandise.
  • Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items.
  • Operated cash registers and processed transactions including sales, returns, and exchanges.
  • Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.
  • Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
  • Participated in team meetings and training sessions.
  • Organized and conducted on-the-job training sessions for new employees.
  • Provided product information and answered customer questions.

Caregiver supervisor

Aztec Training& Evaluation Center
Peoria, Arizona
04.2020 - 04.2022
  • Monitored the performance of healthcare personnel to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
  • Assigned tasks and monitored workflow in order to maximize efficiency of healthcare operations.
  • Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
  • Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
  • Provided feedback on employee performance based on observed results during training sessions.
  • Provided constructive feedback and positive reinforcement to keep trainees motivated.
  • Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
  • Created and maintained patient records, including medical history, test results, treatments.
  • Reviewed medical records regularly to identify any changes in condition that may impact the delivery of services provided by caregivers.
  • Provided leadership and guidance to caregivers on best practices related to patient care.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.

Caregiver

Aztec Training& Evaluation Center
Peoria, Arizona
05.2017 - 04.2020
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
  • Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
  • Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
  • Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
  • Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
  • Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
  • Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
  • Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.

Education

High School Diploma -

Apollo High School
Glendale, AZ
05-2016

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Record keeping
  • Time management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Team leadership
  • Emotional support
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Client documentation
  • Basic housekeeping
  • Medical records management
  • Patient companionship
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Dementia care
  • First aid and safety

Accomplishments

  • Received caregiver of the quarter from October 2024- Dec 2024
  • Became residential mentor for a few group homes est. 2020
  • CPR/ First aid certified

Timeline

Caregiver

AllWays Caring
03.2023 - Current

Retail Sales Associate

DDs Discount
08.2021 - 11.2023

Caregiver supervisor

Aztec Training& Evaluation Center
04.2020 - 04.2022

Caregiver

Aztec Training& Evaluation Center
05.2017 - 04.2020

High School Diploma -

Apollo High School

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