Sherry Levingston
Westchester,IL
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, readyness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Ready to tackle new challenges with dedication and enthusiasm. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Sahara Home Care
02.2021 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and improving their standard of living.
- Provided assistance with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the client's personal space.
- Engaged clients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing support with daily personal tasks.
- Aligned closely with family members regarding updates on client conditions or concerns that arose during the course of duties.
- Transported individuals to events, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in clients' health status to case manager.
- Participated in professional development training opportunities to stay current on best practices in caregiving techniques, to strengthen the quality of care provided.
- Completed daily errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
School Bus Driver /Charter Bus Director
Lakeview Bus Line Inc
08.2007 - 07.2019
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented information in vehicle logs.
- Exhibited professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators during daily duties.
- Provided a positive environment for students, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior, during transportation.
- Maintained bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria and to ensure passenger safety.
- Provided information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.
- Coordinated closely with colleagues during field trips or special events to provide seamless transportation services.
- Assisted bus aide and passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Encouraged positive and respectful environment on bus, setting clear behavior expectations for students.
- Completed logbooks, incident reports and other daily paperwork.
- Developed and trained high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to build stronger client relationships.
- Secured key partnerships with other organizations that contributed to the company's overall growth strategy and market reach.
- Guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Recruited and hired team members.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to provide excellent customer service.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account employee strengths and weaknesses.
- Assessed financial inconsistencies while reviewing invoices and expense reports.
- Complied with all relevant state and federal regulations regarding school transportation services, ensuring the safety and well-being of students at all times.
- Obeyed federal, state and local traffic laws and regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA12-2017
Skills
- Customer Service
- Leadership
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Daily living assistance
- Relationship Building
- Critical Thinking
- Attentive to people
Timeline
Caregiver
Sahara Home Care
02.2021 - Current
School Bus Driver /Charter Bus Director
Lakeview Bus Line Inc
08.2007 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
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