Sherika Vinson
Summary
Dedicated Home Health Aide skilled in medication administration, personal care assistance, and emotional support. Committed to enhancing client well-being through compassionate care and fostering independence.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Mighty Hearts Homecare
Nashville , Tn
01.2011 - 01.2026
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored clients' health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance clients' well-being.
- Prepared nutritious meals in accordance with dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at all times.
- Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and social outings.
- Collaborated with families to address concerns and develop care plans.
- Documented daily activities and client progress in care logs accurately.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Encouraged client independence by promoting self-care skills in bathing, grooming, and toileting.
- Fostered companionship for elderly clients through engaging conversations and participation in recreational activities.
- 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.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- 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.
- Maintained client safety by proactively removing environmental hazards like rugs and furniture that could cause falls.
- Provided support for mobility and independence to disabled individuals while ensuring their safety through constant monitoring.
- Developed plans for respite care when needed based on availability of family members or other caregivers.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southside Highschool
Jackson, TN05-2001
Skills
- Medication administration
- Personal care assistance
- Patient documentation
- Emotional support
- Light housekeeping
- Compassionate client care
- Dementia support
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Patient transport
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- First aid and safety
- Wound care
- Personal care services
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Mighty Hearts Homecare
01.2011 - 01.2026
High School Diploma -
Southside Highschool