Shelly Taft
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
Compassionate Senior Caregiver experienced in medication management, mobility assistance, and personalized care planning. Delivered optimal support for seniors through effective communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills. Committed to promoting client well-being by fostering healthy habits and adapting to diverse care environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Caregiver
Private Home Care
Scottsdale, AZ
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Delivered personal care support to enhance clients' well-being in their homes.
- Medication, transportation, companionship, meal prep, restroom care, mobility support, and all aspects of daily living
- Supported household tasks and meal preparation to ensure clients comfort and nutrition.
- Coordinated health and community services to improve access for local residents.
Cashier Lead
The Druggist
Laguna Niguel, California
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Supervised pharmacy front-end cashiers, ensuring efficient register coverage.
- Trained new cashiers on POS procedures and store policies, enhancing team readiness.
- Managed prescription pickups and over-the-counter transactions, delivering prompt service.
- Provided customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues at the front desk.
Senior Caregiver
Laguna Woods Village
Aliso Viejo, CA
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Developed personalized care plans addressing residents' needs, supervised six caregivers, and organized activities that enhanced quality of life.
- Developed personalized care plans addressing residents' needs, supervised six caregivers, and organized activities that enhanced quality of life.
- Engaged in meaningful conversations and activities to provide companionship and emotional support to private home care clients.
- Helped clients with bathing, grooming, and dressing to ensure their daily personal care needs were met.
- Prepared nutritious meals for clients according to specific dietary instructions from family and care plans to meet clients' nutritional needs.
Office Assistant
Evart Young and Hobbs
Laguna Niguel, CA
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Coordinated meetings and greeted customers in person and by phone to ensure smooth communication across teams.
- Managed schedules, processed mail, and maintained inventory to support daily office operations.
- Processed purchase orders, prioritized tasks, and upheld deadlines to ensure accuracy in all administrative tasks.
Supportive Care Assistant
The Good Shepard
Mission Viejo, CA
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Delivered compassionate care by administering medication, preparing meals, running errands, and providing companionship to enhance residents' quality of life.
- Followed personalized care plans, developed routines, and encouraged good hygiene practices to support residents' well-being.
- Facilitated open communication with family members to ensure transparency and effectively address individual needs.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CASkills
- Medication administration
- Care plan development
- Vital signs monitoring
- Mobility support
- Caregiver training
- Medication administration
- Mobility assistance
- Personal care
- Customer service
- Team supervision
- Employee training
- Inventory control
- Front desk operations
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
Certification
Red Cross CPR/First Aid, RADT-1 Confidentiality, Ethics & Boundaries Course
VOLUNTEER
- Meals on Wheels of Orange County, 2020, 2024
- Mount of Olives Senior Center, 2024, 2024
Timeline
Senior Caregiver
Private Home Care
01.2025 - 01.2026
Cashier Lead
The Druggist
10.2023 - 10.2024
Senior Caregiver
Laguna Woods Village
01.2020 - 01.2024
Office Assistant
Evart Young and Hobbs
01.2014 - 01.2020
Supportive Care Assistant
The Good Shepard
01.1996 - 01.1999
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Saddleback College