Shonda Chavious
Hospice Aide/CNA/ CDL B Driver
Clinton,NC
Summary
- To be a part of dedicated and determined team, where my talent and clinical skills can be fully utilized and I can prove myself as an asset for the organization.
- Acquainted with medical terms and infection control.
- Knowledge of age specific developmental factors.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Aide
Gentiva Hospice
07.2022 - Current
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients and their families based on trust, empathy, active listening skills, and open communication.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, individualized care and addressing specific needs.
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- Reduced patient anxiety and stress by offering a calm, reassuring presence during difficult emotional moments or periods of physical discomfort.
- Enabled family members'' involvement in the hospice experience through effective communication and emotional support.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Positioned patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment.
Substitute Teacher
Clinton City Schools
08.1998 - 08.2018
- Filled in for absent teachers in emergency and on short and medium term assignments
- Followed teaching programs set by regular teachers and prepared outlines when necessary
- Liaised effectively with colleagues in team teaching assignments
- Integrated lessons into long-term curriculum plan to ensure continuity of education objectives
- Set and corrected homework assignments and projects
- Employed materials and techniques of regular teacher where available
- Fostered safe, positive and supportive learning environment
- Ensured good order and behavior in and out of class
- Maintained attendance and achievement records in accordance with school policy
- Completed appropriate report forms for subject teachers / academic supervisors
- Respected confidentiality of personal information
- Adhered to non-discriminatory policies and guidelines
- Participated in general school duties as requested.
Security Guard
US Security
09.2015 - 11.2017
- Watches for irregularities, such as security breaches, facility and safety hazards, and emergency situations; contacts emergency responders, such as police, fire, and/or ambulance personnel as required
- Remains alert for the presence of unauthorized persons and/or security code violators; approaches suspicious person and/or notifies police as appropriate; may confront and detain violators, as required, until police arrive
- Patrols assigned area on foot, on bicycle, or in motor vehicle, as assigned, to ensure personal, building, and equipment security
- Examines doors, windows, and gates to ensure security; uses client keys to open and close buildings; monitors closed buildings for unauthorized persons and/or suspicious activities
- Prepares routine, standardized reports
- Provides escorts as necessary
- Informs and warns violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles
- May provide specialized security in complex operational areas, requiring specific knowledge of the operating environment
- Performs periodic checks of emergency call boxes and/or street lights to ensure proper functioning; reports all malfunctioning as required.
Seasonal Position
Amazon
09.2014 - 01.2015
- Empathize with and prioritize every customer's needs with respect and patience while showing ownership and upholding company values
- Resolved conflicts, determined customer needs, set appropriate expectations, and provided appropriate solutions for the customer
- Researched customer accounts and orders stored on the legacy system
- Communicated clearly and concisely with both external customers and coworkers
- Documented customer account activities thoroughly and concisely
- Clearly understood and responded appropriately to the issues that customers presented
- Consistently composed a grammatically correct, concise, and accurate written response to customer issues via online chat and email
- Gained experience working with customers from different ethnicities
- Approached problems logically and with good judgment to ensure the appropriate customer outcome
- Made appropriate decisions on behalf of the customer quickly and effectively
- Effectively prioritized work time to ensure efficiency
- Fluent in Windows Operating Systems and Microsoft Outlook
- Accustomed to using multiple browsers, multiple tabs and window navigation, and instant messenger tools.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Whites Alternative Service Inc.
07.2011 - 01.2014
- Take care of patient's personal needs at patients home
- Personal needs include giving baths, dressing, and feeding
- Run errands, and do laundry
- Record vital signs, pulse and blood sugar
- Assist in medication distribution by reminding patient of Meds
- Assure Safety of patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wayne Memorial Hospital
07.2011 - 03.2012
- Learned to move the bedridden patients
- Assisted patients in bathing, feeding, dressing and grooming
- Measured vital signs
- Administered medications
- Reported patient's condition to the doctor
- Handled medical equipment's.
Bus Driver and Substitute Teacher
Clinton City Schools
08.2002 - 08.2010
- Maintained an up to date and accurate transportation log, arrived on time in appropriate attire
- Developed an emergency evacuation plan and practice monthly with any class that may ride the bus
- Ensured the rules of behavior for children while on the bus were followed
- Conducted the daily check of the bus, general maintenance, and fueling the bus
- Comply with federally mandated universal precautions and infection control guidelines and procedures
- Created procedures for caring for an injured or ill child while on the bus
- Maintained an up to date and accurate transportation log, arrived on time in appropriate attire
- Ensured a bus clean and free of trash, checked daily for items left on bus by children
- Relayed any problems or issues that arise with children on the bus to teachers and parents
- Stayed on schedule as close as possible when dropping off and picking up children from public school and on field trips.
Education
Class B License with S and P endorsements -
Unknown
Associate Degree In Early Childhood -
Ashford University
03.2013
Medical terminology -
Unknown
01.2010
Medical Coding and Billing certificate -
Unknown
01.2010
Certified Nursing Assistant course -
Sampson Community College
01.1998
Clinton City School and County Bus Driving Class -
Unknown
01.1998
Teacher Assistant 30 hour course -
Sampson Community College
01.1998
Diploma in high school -
Union High School
01.1992
Skills
- Keen learner
- Excellent interaction skills
- Reporting and documentation skills
- Good clinical skills
- Patient care and monitoring
- Medication administration
- Patient advocacy and care
- Knowledge of fundamentals of computer
- Proficient in Word, Excel and Powerpoint
- Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English and Spanish
References
- Winifred Murphy, Mayor of Garland NC, 910-529-4141
- Bobby Ashford, Co Worker at Clinton City School, 910-990-6465
- Pam Simpson, Co worker at Wayne Memorial Hospital, 910-305-0033
- Terrace Miller, CO worker at Clinton City Schools, 910-592-3132
- Sheila Henry, Co worker at Clinton City Schools, 910-429-1960
Timeline
Hospice Aide
Gentiva Hospice
07.2022 - Current
Security Guard
US Security
09.2015 - 11.2017
Seasonal Position
Amazon
09.2014 - 01.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Whites Alternative Service Inc.
07.2011 - 01.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wayne Memorial Hospital
07.2011 - 03.2012
Bus Driver and Substitute Teacher
Clinton City Schools
08.2002 - 08.2010
Substitute Teacher
Clinton City Schools
08.1998 - 08.2018
Class B License with S and P endorsements -
Unknown
Associate Degree In Early Childhood -
Ashford University
Medical terminology -
Unknown
Medical Coding and Billing certificate -
Unknown
Certified Nursing Assistant course -
Sampson Community College
Clinton City School and County Bus Driving Class -
Unknown
Teacher Assistant 30 hour course -
Sampson Community College
Diploma in high school -
Union High School
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