Sherri Grooms
Caregiver
Wingate,NC
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
H. Dean & Sara Sellers
Charlotte, NC
03.2021 - 12.2024
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
Caregiver
Visiting Angles
Charlotte, NC
12.2016 - 03.2021
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
Education
High School Diploma -
Anson Senior High School
Wadesboro, NC06-1992
Skills
- Client documentation
- Emotional support
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Dependable and responsible
- Heavy lifting
- Physical therapy support
- Compassion and empathy
- First aid and safety
- Elderly care
- Multitasking and organization
- Lifting and transferring
- End-of-life care
- Strong ethics
- Dementia care
- Alzheimer's care
- Daily living assistance
Certification
- Adult First Aid/ AED/ CPR
Timeline
Caregiver
H. Dean & Sara Sellers
03.2021 - 12.2024
Caregiver
Visiting Angles
12.2016 - 03.2021
- Adult First Aid/ AED/ CPR
High School Diploma -
Anson Senior High School