Shawndrita Hodges
Ellicott City,MD
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver Representative
BrightStars Care
Towson, MD
09.2020 - Current
- Effectively meets the daily needs of Alzheimer's/Dementia clients, by offering compassionate assistance with showers, dressing and incontinent care.
- Enhances appearance by minimizing unwanted facial hair for some female clients.
- Implemented medication reminders.
- Performs Range of Motion exercises with clients to enhance flexibility and joint mobility.
- Prepares delicious and nutritious meals, tailored to meet specific client preferences.
- Offers guidance and encouragement during times of emotional need.
- Accompanies clients to scheduled doctor visits.
- Engages in conversation and activities to stimulate cognitive function.
- Regularly ensured tidiness of living space.
CNA/Medication Technician
Options For Seniors
Windsor Mill, MD
01.2013 - Current
- Provided high-quality care for client with Alzheimer's/Dementia during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Administered wound care.
- Ensured timely administration of all medications.
- Managed prescription processes, such as supervising cancer drug approvals and coordinating CVS Pharmacy pickups.
- Provided transportation for client to multiple medical appointments, such as podiatrist, oncologist, general dentist, PCP, and Lab Corp.
- Effectively communicated clients' questions and health concerns to doctors
- Conducted Range of Motion exercises with client.
- Assisted client in managing family estrangement.
- Ensured top-notch well-being and happiness of client's beloved feline companion, Ginger.
- Succeeded in effectively managing phone communications, bill collection, and maintaining monthly budget compliance.
- Conducted interviews and provided training to weekend caregivers.
Mental Health Worker
Sheppard Pratt Psychiatric Hospital
Ellicott City, MD
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Assisted patients in the Substance Abuse Unit with activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, and dressing up.
- Ensure patients follow treatment plans and take the necessary medicines.
- Took and recorded patients' vitals and weight. (pulse, respiration, temperature, blood pressure)
- Contributed to the process of admitting and discharging patients.
- Provided support to alleviate stress for patients' families.
- Actively listened to clients' concerns while providing empathy and understanding during therapy sessions.
- Provided crisis intervention services in emergency situations.
- Encouraged clients to set personal goals related to their mental health recovery process.
Education
Liberal Arts and General Studies
Howard Community College
Columbia, MD01-2002
General Studies
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD01-2000
Skills
- Alzheimer's/Dementia Care Management
- Conflict Resolution Skills
- Compassionate
- Attentiveness
- Dependable
- Excellent Bedside Skills
- Incontinent Care
- Colostomy Care
- Wound Care
- Medication Technician Experience
- Enteral Nutrition
- Hoyer Lift, Gait Belts,
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Certified Nurse Assistant with Maryland Board of Nursing
Facilities
Sunrise Assisted Living - Seasonal Employment 2019-2019 6500 Freetown Rd. Columbia, Md. 21044 410-531-1444
-CNA-
Morningside Assisted Living 2010-2011 5330 Dorsey Hall Drive Columbia, Md. 21044 410-715-0930
- CNA-
Spring House HCR Manor Care 2009-2010 8911 Reisterstown Rd. Pikesville, Md. 21208 410-486-5500
- CNA/Medication Technician
FutureCare of Cherrywood Nursing & Rehabilitation - Contract Employee 2008-2008 12020 Reisterstown Rd. Reisterstown, Md. 21136 410-833-3801
- CNA-
Irvington Nursing Home 1993-1995 22 S. Athol Ave. Baltimore, Md. 21229
Permanently Closed
- Nurse Aide-
Timeline
Caregiver Representative
BrightStars Care
09.2020 - Current
Mental Health Worker
Sheppard Pratt Psychiatric Hospital
08.2019 - 08.2020
CNA/Medication Technician
Options For Seniors
01.2013 - Current
Liberal Arts and General Studies
Howard Community College
General Studies
Baltimore City Community College