Sherita Pickering
Summary
Compassionate Direct Support Professional Caregiver with a record of highly productive task completion and efficient service delivery. Possess specialized skills in behavioral support, personal care assistance, and adaptive communication techniques. Excel at using empathy, patience, and active listening to enhance client well-being and foster positive environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Help at Home
Jackson, MS
10.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean and safe living environment.
- Communicated effectively with clients to understand their needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care plans were followed.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client behavior, progress notes and incident reports.
- Provided personal care and hygiene assistance to clients, including bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Assisted with medication administration following guidelines set by the physician or nurse practitioner.
- Provided transportation services for clients to doctor's appointments, shopping trips or other outings as needed.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Dietary Cook
Big Minds Little Hearts Academy
Jackson, MS
07.2024 - Current
- Prepared nutritious meals for children in a safe and hygienic environment.
- Collaborated with staff to create balanced weekly menus based on dietary guidelines.
- Maintained kitchen equipment and ensured compliance with health regulations.
- Engaged with children during meal times to promote healthy eating habits.
- Implemented food safety protocols to prevent contamination and ensure safety.
- Cooked and served food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions and temperature control procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen area throughout shift.
- Followed all safety regulations when handling food and kitchen utensils.
- Ensured proper storage of prepared foods at appropriate temperatures.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces to avoid cross-contamination.
- Assisted with ordering food items from vendors as required.
- Prepared meals in accordance with operational policies, food safety guidelines and health code requirements.
Direct Support Professional
Hudspeth Regional Center
Pearl, Mississippi
10.2020 - 07.2024
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care.
- Coordinated recreational activities to promote social engagement and skill development.
- Documented client progress and maintained accurate records for care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to implement individualized support strategies.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement to enhance client well-being.
- Monitored health and safety protocols to ensure a safe environment for clients.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
Dietary Cook
Compass Group USA Chartwells
Pearl, MS
08.2016 - 08.2020
- Prepared nutritious meals for children in a safe and hygienic environment.
- Collaborated with staff to create balanced weekly menus based on dietary guidelines.
- Maintained kitchen equipment and ensured compliance with health regulations.
- Monitored food quality and freshness to uphold academy standards.
- Implemented food safety protocols to prevent contamination and ensure safety.
- Cooked and served food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions and temperature control procedures.
- Kept up-to-date records of all dietary menus and recipes used.
- Ensured proper storage of prepared foods at appropriate temperatures.
- Projected future needs to requisition food supplies, kitchen equipment and appliances.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
Education
Lanier High School
Jackson, MSSkills
- Daily living support
- Personal care assistance
- Medication administration
- Behavior documentation
- Health and safety compliance
- Food safety protocols
- Client communication
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Help at Home
10.2025 - Current
Dietary Cook
Big Minds Little Hearts Academy
07.2024 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Hudspeth Regional Center
10.2020 - 07.2024
Dietary Cook
Compass Group USA Chartwells
08.2016 - 08.2020
Lanier High School