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Shikela Coleman

Lansing,IL

Summary

Kind Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar with scheduling and managing appointments, coordinating household support, and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need. Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care. Sympathetic personal care aide with several years of experience supporting patients with activities of daily living. Professional and clear communicator when instructing and assisting patients as well as when reporting information to healthcare team and supervisors. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Motivated professional successful with multitasking in fast-paced environments. Bringing skills to support team and customer needs with fast, high-quality dining assistance. Proficient in keeping tables clear, floors clean and supplies stocked. Good relationship-building and time-management abilities. School Cafeteria Worker adept at operating in high-volume batch cooking environments to provide meals that are nutritious, safely handled and efficiently prepared. Proficient School Cafeteria Worker highly effective at receiving, organizing and storing inventory. Strengths in operating equipment safely and keeping each piece in good working order. Successfully portion food correctly according to guidelines to maintain cost controls. Hardworking team player knowledgeable about dining operations and beverage services. Always willing to go above and beyond to serve guests quickly and exceed expectations.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

Addus Home Health Care
Homewood, IL
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
  • Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
  • Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
  • Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
  • Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
  • Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
  • Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.

Food Server

Sodexo USA
Harvey, IL
07.2020 - 09.2022
  • Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding order details, special requests, allergies.
  • Replenished supplies, such as napkins, utensils, and sauces. Throughout shift, as needed.
  • Brought food and beverages to the table in a timely manner.
  • Assisted other team members with side work tasks such as restocking condiments and refilling water glasses.
  • Maintained cleanliness of the dining area throughout shift including wiping down tables, chairs, menus.
  • Prepared tables for meals by setting up items such as linens, silverware, and glassware.
  • Attended regular team meetings for updates on new menu items or promotions.
  • Ensured that all restaurant safety guidelines were followed at all times.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area, including setting tables and refilling condiments.
  • Prepared salads, appetizers, and garnishes to assist kitchen staff.

Education

General Studies

South Suburban College of Cook County
South Holland, IL
03-2015

High School Diploma -

Corliss High School
Chicago, IL
06-1994

Skills

  • Compassionate client care
  • Behavioral Management
  • Basic Housekeeping
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Care Plan Adherence
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Respectful and Compassionate
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Housekeeping
  • Daily living assistance
  • First aid and safety
  • Elderly Care
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Strong Ethics
  • Problem-Solving

Timeline

Caregiver

Addus Home Health Care
08.2023 - 06.2024

Food Server

Sodexo USA
07.2020 - 09.2022

General Studies

South Suburban College of Cook County

High School Diploma -

Corliss High School
Shikela Coleman