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Tara Shinabarger

Carson City,MI

Summary

Dedicated Private Caregiver with extensive experience at Private Care, excelling in compassionate patient support and meticulous medication administration. Proven ability to enhance client wellbeing through effective meal preparation and emotional support, fostering independence and dignity. Skilled in maintaining a safe environment, ensuring optimal health outcomes, and documenting care for seamless communication.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Private Caregiver

Private Care
05.2025 - Current
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, promoting overall wellbeing.
  • Handled household management tasks such as 2 to 4 loads of laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping leading to a well-maintained living space.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment, reducing the risk of infection or injury.
  • Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing for enhanced self-esteem. ( Bathing every other day and sponge baths in-between)
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities for improved quality of life.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Managed patient medications (morning, noon and evening) ensuring accurate dosages and timely administration.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Promoted client independence through encouragement and assistance in self-care tasks when appropriate.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing. (Provide balanced with flavors from their childhood)
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to healthcare providers promptly.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Drove patients to appointments and errands, ensuring their transportation needs were met safely and punctually.
  • Maintained detailed records of daily activities, observations, incidents, medication intake-allowing for effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Educated family members about caregiving techniques for continuity of care during caregiver absences or transitions between shifts.
  • Facilitated patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and exercises as prescribed by therapists.
  • Improved patient nutrition by preparing healthy meals tailored to dietary restrictions and preferences.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.

Private Home Health Care Provider

Private Care
09.2024 - 03.2025
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering an atmosphere of trust and open communication.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient progress, reporting any changes in condition to healthcare professionals as needed.
  • Provided emotional support to families dealing with the challenges of aging or illness in their loved ones, fostering a sense of understanding and connection. (communicate everyday with family to ensure quality and satisfaction)
  • Collaborated closely with clients' healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care and coordinate services for optimal results. (Any signs of medical needs I informed family of concerns and contacted doctor to address issue)

Private Home Caregiver

Private Health Care
01.2021 - 04.2024
  • Enhanced client comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care in a private home setting.
  • Provided essential personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting assistance, ensuring dignity and respect at all times.
  • Prepared nutritious meals according to individual dietary requirements while considering preferences for taste and presentation.
  • Delivered exceptional patient-centered care by responding promptly to emergencies providing timely assistance.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, maintaining accurate records to ensure proper dosage and timely administration.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize care plans and adapt strategies as needed for maximum client benefit.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.

Automobile and Specialized Product Sales

Young Chevrolet Partners
05.2019 - 07.2020
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.

Product and Sales Specialist

Betten Baker Chevrolet Buick GMC
06.2017 - 05.2019
  • Built rapport with customers and assessed needs to make product recommendations and upsell.
  • Educated customers about product features and benefits to aid in selecting best options for each individuals' needs.
  • Built strong client relationships through consistent communication and effective problemsolving.
  • Provided first-rate service to all customers and potential customers.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by providing exceptional product knowledge and tailored recommendations.
  • Provided ongoing support to existing clients, maintaining a high level of satisfaction and encouraging repeat business.
  • Implemented CRM tools to track client interactions, optimizing follow-up procedures for better results.
  • Drafted, finalized and submitted paperwork to complete sales.
  • Adapted selling approach based on each customer''s unique needs/preferences; tailoring product offerings accordingly.

Private Home Health Care Provider

Private Caregiving
06.2015 - 08.2017
  • Maintained detailed records of patient progress, reporting any changes in condition to healthcare professionals as needed.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining their independence by offering support with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Enhanced patient quality of life by providing personalized and compassionate care tailored to individual needs.
  • Improved family members'' peace of mind by consistently updating them on the client''s health status and addressing any concerns.
  • Managed household tasks such as meal preparation, cleaning, laundry, and grocery shopping to maintain a comfortable living environment for clients.

Education

High School Diploma -

Carson City Crystal Area School
Carson City, MI
06-2009

Skills

  • First aid and safety

  • Patient care

  • Housekeeping duties

  • Emotional support

  • Meal preparation

  • Compassionate caregiving

  • Client documentation

  • Behavior redirection

  • Empathy display

  • Personal hygiene assistance

  • Medical equipment operation

  • Medication administration

  • Transportation services

  • Nutrition management

Accomplishments

  • Achieved back to healthy status with full recovery (from a hip fracture) at age 96 by providing occupational and physical therapy exercises and offering strength training every day for about 15-30 minutes per day 5 days a week.
  • Documented and resolved physical limitations by offering alternative exercises that worked the same muscle which led to sufficient muscle rehabilitation to allow my client to regain her independence, resulting in a full recovery.


Certification

  • DCA - Direct Care Aide- provide ADL (daily living activities)
  • PCA - Personal Care Aide- provide medication reminders, transportation, planning appointments and meal schedules
  • PCHM - Personal Care Homemaker- laundry, vacuuming, dishes, dusting and meal preparation
  • BLS Training - 2023
  • CPR training- 2023
  • Stroke training-2023
  • Dementia training- 2023
  • Diabetes training- 2023

Interests

  • I love to cook for others, I feel like food is the way I show I care One of the things I love most about being a caregiver is I get to cook for my clients Sometimes its making things from their childhood, other time its their favorite foods Doing this brings both joy to my clients and challenges me to make and find new recipes
  • Volunteering, i find that helping others through times of need, helps to ground me It allows me to connect with a person in a way i may not normally have Sometime it comes from finding common ground and other times it talking about different views allowing me to celebrate other views
  • Hiking, Enjoying the outdoors allows me to clear my mind and start the next day with a clear mind This is very important since caregiving and life care be very challenging at times
  • Camping, allows me to live in a bubble without this my mind gets jumbled, camping allow me to start over fresh
  • Gardening, with this i have learned patience, understanding and how to nurture life

Timeline

Private Caregiver

Private Care
05.2025 - Current

Private Home Health Care Provider

Private Care
09.2024 - 03.2025

Private Home Caregiver

Private Health Care
01.2021 - 04.2024

Automobile and Specialized Product Sales

Young Chevrolet Partners
05.2019 - 07.2020

Product and Sales Specialist

Betten Baker Chevrolet Buick GMC
06.2017 - 05.2019

Private Home Health Care Provider

Private Caregiving
06.2015 - 08.2017

High School Diploma -

Carson City Crystal Area School

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