Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Information
Accomplishments
Timeline

Shylah russell

Personal Care Aide
Norfolk,Norfolk

Summary

Personal Care Aide experienced in assisting clients with mental impairments or physical limitations to manage everyday tasks. Skilled in geriatric care and providing companionship and direct assistance to cognitively impaired clients.Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications

Work History

Personal Care Aide

With Loving Hands LLC
Chesapeake, VA
07.2021 - Current
  • Home Care Companions provide service to individuals in their own homes and communities who need assistance caring for themselves because of old age, sickness, disability and/or other inflictions. Homecare may include light house cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, transportation, companionship,respite and advice on such things as nutrition, cleanliness and household activities
  • Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books, documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
  • Also, Became A Direct Support Professional.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.

Traveling Merchandiser

Done Right Merchandising
08.2022 - 09.2022
  • Removing existing products from shelves in order and placing product on a product mover to stock in its new location
  • Setting shelves, peg hooks, shelf strips, price labels and signage
  • Stocking merchandise according to a planogram
  • Assist with building and/or moving store fixtures
  • General clean up and disposal of cardboard
  • Collaborating with team members and working effectively as a group
  • Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.

Warehouse Worker

ESI Electronic Systems, VA
02.2020 - 04.2022
  • Assist in receiving and shipping of product using E-Automate inventory module
  • Ship computer products via UPS or Fed Ex as required
  • Keeps warehouse areas clean and organized
  • Check all orders for accuracy when picking and before shipping
  • Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
  • Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
  • Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
  • Assists in any other warehouse activities or special projects as they arise.

Collections Representative

CKS Financial
Chesapeake, Va
01.2016 - 07.2018
  • Documented activity in customers accounts and adhered to HIPAA privacy guidelines
  • Used skip tracing resources to locate debtors and updated information in company system.
  • Entered data and documented customer interactions with high attention to detail
  • Took action and followed up to ensure timely and efficient problem resolution.
  • Reviewed collection reports to determine status of collections and amounts of outstanding balances.
  • Used scripted conversation prompts to convey current account information and obtain payments.
  • Maintained high volume of calls and met demands of busy and productive group.
  • Handled [Number] outbound and inbound calls daily with goal of collecting owed debt.

Customer Service Representative

Walmart
Norfolk, VA
11.2015 - 04.2017
  • I handled returns and refunds
  • I handled all the front end reshop for the store
  • Also handled all claims due to returns/broken, stolen merchandise
  • I cashed checks and handled bill payments
  • I rang customer merchandise.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
  • Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
  • Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.

Education

High School Diploma -

Booker T. Washington HS
09.2012 - 06.2014

Skills

Medication Administrationundefined

Certification

First Aid Certification

Additional Information

  • Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Accomplishments

  • Achieved 40HR training by completing Personal Care Aide Certification with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Awarded CPR & First Aid Certification in 2022 through The American Heart Association.

Timeline

Traveling Merchandiser - Done Right Merchandising
08.2022 - 09.2022
Personal Care Aide - With Loving Hands LLC
07.2021 - Current
Warehouse Worker - ESI Electronic Systems, VA
02.2020 - 04.2022
Collections Representative - CKS Financial
01.2016 - 07.2018
Customer Service Representative - Walmart
11.2015 - 04.2017
Booker T. Washington HS - High School Diploma,
09.2012 - 06.2014
Shylah russellPersonal Care Aide