Shela Riley
St Louis,MO
Summary
Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness, and household activities. Experienced Job Title knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance and housekeeping. Remains current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Postal Clerk
Postal Service
12.2019 - Current
- Weighed letters and packages and calculated costs based on classification, weight, and destination.
- Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.
- Consistently met deadlines even under high-pressure circumstances while maintaining a positive attitude amongst coworkers.
- Trained new employees on postal procedures, regulations, and company policies leading to a smoother onboarding process.
Elderly Caregiver Volunteer
Memorial Hospital Belleville
02.2019 - 12.2019
- Established trusting relationships with elderly clients, ensuring their emotional needs were met alongside physical care.
- Contributed to increased overall happiness among elderly clients by fostering a positive atmosphere within the caregiving environment.
- Alleviated feelings of isolation among elderly clients by encouraging social interaction both within the facility and with outside community groupsevents.
- Enhanced elderly residents'' well-being by providing compassionate care and companionship.
- Managed emergency situations effectively, quickly responding to incidents and coordinating appropriate support for elderly clients.
Home Health Caregiver
Synergy
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, improving their overall quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and organized living space for patients.
- Ensured timely transportation of patients to appointments or social engagements, enhancing their ability to maintain an active lifestyle outside the home setting.
Education
Clyde C. Miller Career Academy
Saint Louis Skills
Responding to emergencies
Recording vital signs
Documenting behaviors
Indirect Patient Care
Patient-focused care
Care plan assessment
Behavioral Management
Community integration
Timeline
Home Health Caregiver
Synergy
05.2022 - 01.2023
Postal Clerk
Postal Service
12.2019 - Current
Elderly Caregiver Volunteer
Memorial Hospital Belleville
02.2019 - 12.2019
Clyde C. Miller Career Academy