Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Sheila Beard

Sheila Beard

CHHA
Wyckoff,NJ

Summary

Caring CHHA dedicated to providing comprehensive personal support. Proficient in cooking meals, organizing schedules and updating documentation. Strong knowledge of emotional, physical and social support strategies.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Home Health Aide

Seyma Levine, Ed.d
Wyckoff, NJ
12.2017 - Current
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care
  • Assisted with general household activities, such as cooking, meal preparation and grocery shopping
  • Administered prescribed medications under direction of physician
  • Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to document accurately report patient progress
  • Delivered assistance to elderly clients in daily activities including bathing, dressing, physical transfers and care for incontinence
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising
  • Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals, including purchasing ingredients from local shops
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life

Housing Counselor Director

Paterson Task Force
Paterson, New Jersey, United States
03.2012 - 12.2017
  • Drafted monthly summary to review each client’s level of participation
  • Conducted 10 one-on-one counseling sessions per week
  • Educated clients and their families about client rights and responsibilities
  • Followed up with program participants after program completion to track progress
  • Collected and analyzed data on individual clients using records, tests, interviews and professional sources
  • Meet with clients in their homes if they are disabled

Certified Foreclosure Prevention Counselor

Paterson Task Force
Paterson, New Jersey, United States
11.2009 - 03.2012
  • Interviewed and assessed average of 10 incoming clients per week
  • Conducted 10 one-on-one counseling sessions per week
  • Developed and distributed relevant and comprehensive written materials on credit and Foreclosure Counseling
  • Consulted with clients when developing long term treatment plan goals and objectives
  • Educated clients and their families about client rights and responsibilities

CHHA

Accredited Health Services Inc
Hackensack, New Jersey, United States
08.2009 - 05.2010
  • Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance
  • Documented patient information obtained from interviews
  • Followed infection control procedures
  • Assisted patients with daily functions
  • Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients
  • Assisted patients with such tasks as walking and dressing each day to alleviate burden on family members

In-Store Rep

News America Marketing
Wilton, Connecticut, United States
12.2008 - 02.2009
  • Receive and distribute store merchandise
  • sort and put up advertisements for different food stores

OR Technician/Environmental Services

Valley Hospital Luckow Pavillion
Paramus, NJ 07652
01.2002 - 01.2008
  • Sterilize and set-up operating rooms for operation
  • Sterilize and set-up recovery and pre-op rooms
  • Sterilize and Maintain operating equipment

House Manager

Passaic County Women's Center
Paterson, NJ
05.1992 - 01.2002
  • Oversee all activities of the Battered Women's Shelter
  • Counsel Battered Women in the Shelter
  • Hold Group counseling meetings
  • Answer hotline calls
  • Transport clients to an from appointments
  • Handle budget and petty cash receipts
  • Supervise overnight case-aides
  • Emergency on-call supervisor

Education

Associate of Science - Ultrasound Sonography

Eastern International College, Bloomfield, NJ
2006

Skills

  • People-oriented
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Case management
  • Certified Domestic Violence Counselor
  • Reliable
  • Solution-focused counseling

Certification

  • Credit Smart Credit Counseling (2016)
  • Certified Military Home Specialist (2014)
  • Pre-Purchase Counseling (NCRC) (2013)
  • Advanced Foreclosure Case Study Program (2011)
  • Certified Domestic Violence Counselor

Timeline

Certified Home Health Aide - Seyma Levine, Ed.d
12.2017 - Current
Housing Counselor Director - Paterson Task Force
03.2012 - 12.2017
Certified Foreclosure Prevention Counselor - Paterson Task Force
11.2009 - 03.2012
CHHA - Accredited Health Services Inc
08.2009 - 05.2010
In-Store Rep - News America Marketing
12.2008 - 02.2009
OR Technician/Environmental Services - Valley Hospital Luckow Pavillion
01.2002 - 01.2008
House Manager - Passaic County Women's Center
05.1992 - 01.2002
Eastern International College - Associate of Science, Ultrasound Sonography
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