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Sheila T. Benjamin

Hyattsville,MD

Summary

Dynamic caregiver and administrative professional with a proven track record at Home Health Aid and AECOM Design. Excelled in patient care management and administrative efficiency, securing $40,000 in donations and enhancing client satisfaction through compassionate caregiving and meticulous organizational support. Skilled in home safety assessment and adept at fostering social interaction, demonstrating a unique blend of empathetic listening and operational expertise.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Caregiver

Home Health Aid
Hyattsville, MD
07.2022 - 01.2025
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
  • Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.

Personal Support Worker

Diligent Private Companion Care
Fort Washington, Maryland
02.2018 - 12.2021
  • Supported clients with physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs
  • Provided companionship for patient 100 to 102 years old
  • Provided full body therapy using Modes Tens and Muscle Stimulator Massager
  • Helped patient with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, etc
  • Administer medication to patient daily
  • Managed daily schedules with planned activities
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.

Receptionist & Customer Service Representative

Washington Center for Science in Public Interest
Washington , DC
06.2012 - 10.2016
  • Answered multi-line switchboard and forwarded calls to appropriate staff members
  • Managed reception area: welcomed, announced, and directed visitors
  • Provide administrative support for Human Resources Dept
  • Prepared memos, correspondence, data entry, mailings and other administrative duties as needed
  • Performed data entry for Customer Service Department and Partners
  • Assisted Donor Department with mass mailings
  • Trained new hires on front desk equipment and tasks
  • Monitored online vacation schedule
  • Maintained current front desk reference and resource listings
  • Managed Nutrition Action Health (NAH) newsletter subscription renewals
  • Completed forms and calculated fees for services rendered; maintained client database
  • Resolved customer service issues regarding complaints or billing statements
  • Performed accounts receivables relating to matching gifts and subscription payments
  • Assisted with maintenance of website subscriptions
  • Processed refund checks
  • Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
  • Assisted with onboarding new clients and securing paperwork completion.

Receptionist & Administrative Assistant

AECOM Design
Washington, DC
05.2008 - 05.2009
  • Scheduled conference room meetings, set-up audio, video, and computer connections
  • Welcomed and maintained log for clients and visitors
  • Scheduled logistics for business meetings, travel itineraries and completed expenses reports
  • Opened, sorted, and distributed incoming and outgoing mail and faxes
  • Coordinated catering for annual events, luncheons, internal and external meetings
  • Prepared overnight courier packages for shipment
  • Provided administrative support for department managers to facilitate critical deadlines
  • Maintained a productive and safe work environment
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Maintained visitor log for entering and leaving facility for security purposes.
  • Sorted, received, and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
  • Welcomed customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.

Data Entry Specialist

American Association, Advancement, AAAS
Washington
11.2006 - 01.2008
  • Sorted, batched, and input membership, subscription orders and payments into the proprietary database
  • Sorted and distributed mail in a timely manner
  • Maintained record files and processed address changes
  • Verified batch totals matched the amounts keyed into the database
  • Provided clerical support utilizing Microsoft Office

Education

Diploma -

Calvin Coolidge High School
Washington, D.C

Skills

  • Home care management
  • Patient care management
  • Home safety assessment
  • Errand running
  • Nutritional planning
  • Empathetic listening
  • Dementia care
  • Emotional support
  • Household management
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Meal preparation
  • Recreational activities
  • Developmental disability care
  • Social interaction
  • Fall prevention
  • Stroke recovery assistance
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Occupational therapy support
  • Incontinence care
  • Mobility assistance

Affiliations

Volunteering with helping the Girl Scouts of America

Spending compassion time with Seniors

Preparing home cooked meals for people who are unable to cook

Certification Administration Course -Ic3 Internet Computing Core

Timeline

Family Caregiver

Home Health Aid
07.2022 - 01.2025

Personal Support Worker

Diligent Private Companion Care
02.2018 - 12.2021

Receptionist & Customer Service Representative

Washington Center for Science in Public Interest
06.2012 - 10.2016

Receptionist & Administrative Assistant

AECOM Design
05.2008 - 05.2009

Data Entry Specialist

American Association, Advancement, AAAS
11.2006 - 01.2008

Diploma -

Calvin Coolidge High School
Sheila T. Benjamin