Sharakae McDonald
Hampton
Summary
Dedicated professional with experience in personal care assistance, known for effective communication with clients and families. Skilled in collaborating with healthcare teams to implement care plans and monitor patient progress, ensuring high-quality care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
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Hope in Homes
Newport News
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs to enhance overall well-being.
- Maintained safe, clean environment for clients and staff to promote health and comfort.
- Documented client progress and reported changes to the care team.
- Supported clients in developing social skills through engaging activities to foster independence and community integration.
- Communicated effectively with families to ensure care continuity.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to implement care plans.
- Monitored client health status and alerted supervisors of concerns.
- Maintained accurate records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse rate for clients under medical care.
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Progressive Home Health Aide Services
Newport News
05.2019 - 01.2023
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients and staff.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Documented client progress and communicated changes to care team for informed decision-making.
- Communicated effectively with families to ensure care continuity.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to implement care plans.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse rate for clients under medical care.
- Accompanied clients to doctor's appointments and outings.
- Assisted clients with medication management, ensuring timely adherence to prescribed schedules.
- Prepared meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by the physician or dietitian.
- Transported clients from one location to another in an efficient manner.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, and exercising.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Performed delegated basic patient care services, supporting nursing functions and enhancing clients' daily living activities.
Education
Certification - Sterile Processing Technician
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA07-2026
Skills
- Patient care
- Daily living assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Infection control
- Sterile processing
- HIPAA compliance
- Documentation management
- Inventory management
- Care plan implementation
- Problem assessment
- Effective communication
Timeline
p.c.a
Hope in Homes
01.2021 - 04.2023
p.c.a
Progressive Home Health Aide Services
05.2019 - 01.2023
Certification - Sterile Processing Technician
Penn Foster Career School