Shykera Lee
Richmond,VA
Summary
Compassionate and skilled funeral attendant with background in providing supportive services to grieving families.
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with experience in providing assistance in daily living and personal care services in patients' homes per care plan. Familiarity with monitoring patient condition by observing physical and mental conditions and helping my residents with everyday ADL’S
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Funeral Attendant
Mimms Funeral Home
Richmond , VA
03.2022 - Current
- Greeted mourners and directed them to seating areas.
- Maintained a neat appearance of the chapel before and after services.
- Managed guest book entries at viewings or services.
- Placed floral arrangements around the chapel or gravesite according to instructions from family members.
- Organized chapels for visitations and maintained calm and orderly atmosphere.
- Attended wakes, viewings, and graveside services as requested by families.
- Assisted families with funeral arrangements, including selecting caskets and urns.
- Received payment from family members for funeral expenses incurred.
PCA
Sunrise Senior Living
Henrico , VA
04.2018 - Current
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
- Educated families about proper nutrition for their loved ones in order to maintain good health.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly clients experiencing loneliness or depression.
- Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with mobility activities.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Funeral Services
Brightpoint Community College
Chester,Va05-2023
High School Diploma -
Highland Springs High School
Henrico , VA06-2017
Skills
- Emotional support
- Compassionate demeanor
- Transportation logistics
- Grief counseling
- Scheduling arrangements
- Administrative tasks
- Cremation procedures
- Body preparation
- Medication reminders
- Mobility support
- Compassionate care
- Dementia care
- HIPAA compliance
Timeline
Funeral Attendant
Mimms Funeral Home
03.2022 - Current
PCA
Sunrise Senior Living
04.2018 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Funeral Services
Brightpoint Community College
High School Diploma -
Highland Springs High School