Sheliah Perkins-McElveen
Fort Mill,SC
Summary
Compassionate caregiver focused on helping clients maintain personal hygiene and assisting with activities of daily living. Skilled in preparing meals, maintaining organized living spaces and documenting behaviors. Committed to emotional and social support to promote overall wellness.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Home Instead
Rock Hill , SC
2024.07 - Current
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
- Managed patient transportation and appointment scheduling.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises and assisted with daily physical therapy routines.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Maintained updated records and safeguarded patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping.
- Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading and board games.
Residential Care Assistant
The Blake at Baxter Village
Fort Mill , SC
2023.06 - Current
- Maintained clean and sanitary living environment for residents.
- Participated in departmental, organizational and community meetings.
- Motivated clients to participate in new activities to broaden skills.
- Completed routine and non-routine resident direct care duties to meet physical and emotional needs residents.
- Facilitated therapeutic interaction with residents using positive role-modeling, one-on-one support and active listening.
- Assisted with support services and coordinated activities and resident programming.
- Transported clients to recreational and leisure activities.
- Taught independent living skills to assist individuals with completing day-to-day tasks.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lander University
Greenwood, SC2026-05
Skills
- Client documentation
- Behavioral Management
- Meal Preparation
- Patient transportation
- Progress Documentation
- Housekeeping
- Assistance with self-administration
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Home Instead
2024.07 - Current
Residential Care Assistant
The Blake at Baxter Village
2023.06 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lander University
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