Sheryl Rasmussen
Carol Gordon/Thomas Gordon
Mineola,NY
12
years of professional experience
Experienced senior care companion with a strong background in compassionate care, patient support, and daily living assistance. Skilled in medication management, mobility support, and clear communication with families.
Work History
Senior Care Companion
2 Years 3 Months- Assisted with bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support for daily comfort.
- Monitored client well-being, noting changes in condition and reporting concerns promptly.
- Prepared meals and snacks aligned with dietary needs and household preferences.
- Managed medication reminders and supported adherence to prescribed care routines.
- Maintained safe, organized living spaces through light housekeeping and laundry tasks.
- Provided companionship through conversation, activities, and emotional support.
- Documented care activities and communicated updates clearly with family members.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
Senior Care Companion
1 Year 5 Months- Coordinated appointments, transportation, and routine errands to reduce family workload.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
- Researched and recommended community resources to meet clients' needs.
- Assisted with bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support for daily comfort.
- Monitored client well-being, noting changes in condition and reporting concerns promptly.
- Managed medication reminders and supported adherence to prescribed care routines.
- Provided companionship through conversation, activities, and emotional support.
- Documented care activities and communicated updates clearly with family members.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
Senior Care Compnaion
2 Years 6 Months- Responded calmly to urgent needs, adapting care plans to changing health conditions.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
- Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
- Provided compassionate companionship, reducing loneliness through conversation, activities, and emotional support.
- Assisted with bathing, grooming, dressing, and other daily living needs while preserving dignity.
- Monitored client well-being, documenting changes and promptly reporting concerns to family members.
- Supported mobility with transfers, walking assistance, and fall-prevention practices.
- Prepared nutritious meals, accommodated dietary needs, and maintained safe kitchen routines.
- Coordinated medication reminders, appointment schedules, and daily care routines with reliability.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
Senior Care Compnaion
3 Years 10 Months- Provided compassionate companionship, reducing loneliness through conversation, activities, and emotional support.
- Assisted with bathing, grooming, dressing, and other daily living needs while preserving dignity.
- Monitored client well-being, documenting changes and promptly reporting concerns to family members.
- Prepared nutritious meals, accommodated dietary needs, and maintained safe kitchen routines.
- Supported mobility with transfers, walking assistance, and fall-prevention practices.
- Coordinated medication reminders, appointment schedules, and daily care routines with reliability.
- Maintained clean living spaces through light housekeeping, laundry, and organization.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
Child Care Provider
3 Years 1 Month- Supervised daily routines, ensuring safe, structured care for minor.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks aligned with dietary needs and preferences.
- Organized age-appropriate activities supporting learning, play, and emotional development.
- Monitored behavior and redirected actions using consistent, positive guidance techniques.
- Maintained clean, sanitized play areas, toys, and child care supplies.
- Communicated updates clearly with parent regarding schedules, needs, and concerns.
- Administered medications and followed care instructions with accuracy and discretion.
- Developed strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
Special Education Assis Teacher/School Bus Monitor
2 Years 9 Months- Supported students with disabilities in classroom activities, reinforcing individualized education plan goals and accommodations.
- Assisted lead teachers with lesson preparation, instructional materials, and daily classroom routines.
- Monitored student behavior and redirected attention using positive support strategies and consistent expectations.
- Documented student progress, observations, and concerns for teacher review and instructional planning.
- Adapted assignments and classroom materials to improve accessibility for diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with teachers, specialists, and families to support student development and communication.
- Maintained safe, organized learning environments while supporting transitions, supervision, and student independence.
- Managed crisis situations calmly, maintaining safety protocols while supporting the emotional well-being of affected students during challenging moments within the school day.
- Built trust and rapport with students through positive reinforcement and strong communication skills.
- Assisted students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one support and small group instruction.
- Enhanced student learning by adapting instructional strategies to individual needs.
- Communicated effectively with parents, keeping them informed of their child''s progress and addressing any concerns.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and district regulations related to special education services.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of field trips, ensuring accessibility for all students while promoting experiential learning opportunities outside the classroom setting.
Education
GED
Skills
Teamwork
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Time management
Attention to detail
Problem-solving abilities
Elder care
Cleaning and sanitizing
Emotional support and companionship
Multitasking
Multitasking Abilities
Patient care
Reliability
Vital signs monitoring
Bathing support
Excellent communication
First aid and safety
Activities of daily living (adls)
Organizational skills
HIPAA compliance
Recording vital signs
Active listening
Effective communication
Dressing assistance
Adaptability and flexibility
Verbal and written communication
Personal care
Decision-making
Dementia care
Compassionate care
Daily charting
Housekeeping
Emotional support
Client documentation
Meal preparation
Feeding assistance
Mobility support
Patient transport
Basic housekeeping
Personal care aide
Self motivation
Medication administration
Mental health support
Geriatric care
Appointment scheduling
Professionalism
Medication management
Family support and instruction
Client confidentiality
Interpersonal communication
Light housekeeping
Client transportation
Documentation and reporting
Special needs care
Schedule management
Patient transportation
Patient advocacy
Blood glucose monitoring
Record keeping
Mobility assistance
Time management abilities
Continuous improvement
Adaptability
Written communication
Ambulation assistance
Patient health assessments
Progress monitoring
Care plan management
Home care aide
Administering medications
Home health aide
Records management
Timeline
Senior Care Companion
Adeline Shahidi
01.2025 - 06.2026Read More
Senior Care Companion
Carol Gordon/Thomas Gordon
07.2024 - CurrentRead More
Senior Care Compnaion
Anna Forte (Deceased)
06.2021 - 12.2023Read More
Senior Care Compnaion
Michael Reekie/Christine Reekie
05.2017 - 03.2021Read More
Child Care Provider
Tara Kaplan for Logan Kaplan (minor)
07.2016 - 08.2019Read More
Special Education Assis Teacher/School Bus Monitor
Malverne School District
09.2014 - 06.2017Read More
Mepham High School
GED
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