SHEKERIAH PORTERFIELD
Aiken,SC
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Advocate
Helping Hands Inc.
05.2023 - Current
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
- Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
- Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce and prevent family conflict.
- Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aiken Regional Medical Centers
09.2022 - Current
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Direct Care Staff -Internship
Helping Hands
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Explored new technologies and approaches to streamline processes.
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Daybreak Adult Care
02.2011 - 05.2022
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Internship Student
Aiken County DSS
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Sorted, organized, and maintained files.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Explored new technologies and approaches to streamline processes.
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Denmark Technical College
Denmark, SCAssociate of Science - Human Services
Midlands Technical College
Columbia, SCGED -
Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GANo Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Aamod Institution
No Degree - Clinical Certified Medical Assistant
Tender Care
No Degree - CPR
Training
Master of Science - Social Worker
Limestone University
Gaffney, SC12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Limestone University
Gaffney, SC12-2023
Skills
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem-Solving
- Excellent Communication
- Time Management
Timeline
Direct Care Staff -Internship
Helping Hands
08.2023 - 12.2024
Child Advocate
Helping Hands Inc.
05.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aiken Regional Medical Centers
09.2022 - Current
Internship Student
Aiken County DSS
03.2022 - 04.2022
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Daybreak Adult Care
02.2011 - 05.2022
Associate of Applied Science -
Denmark Technical College
Associate of Science - Human Services
Midlands Technical College
GED -
Augusta Technical College
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Aamod Institution
No Degree - Clinical Certified Medical Assistant
Tender Care
No Degree - CPR
Training
Master of Science - Social Worker
Limestone University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Limestone University
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