Shelby Scott
COLUMBIA,TN
Summary
Kind Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar with scheduling and managing appointments, coordinating household support, and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Caregiver
Liz mcbroom
Nashville, Tennessee
09.2024 - 10.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients and staff.
- Communicated effectively with clients to understand their needs and preferences.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals to follow care plans accurately.
- Administered medications as prescribed and monitored client health conditions.
- Documented client progress and changes in health status regularly.
- Engaged clients in activities to promote physical and mental stimulation.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Developed plans for respite care when needed based on availability of family members or other caregivers.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Educated families about available resources for home health care services in the local community.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
Kings daughters school
Brenda Boren
COLUMBIA, Tn
01.2018 - 06.2020
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
Education
Hickman County High School
Centerville , Tn Skills
- Medication administration
- Health monitoring
- Care plan implementation
- Daily living assistance
Timeline
Caregiver
Liz mcbroom
09.2024 - 10.2025
Kings daughters school
Brenda Boren
01.2018 - 06.2020
Hickman County High School