Shanta Hunter
Newberry
Summary
Organized and dependable in the health care field. Successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Reliable Caregiver enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
DSP
Babcock Center
05.2017 - Current
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Guided patients to restroom using lift and walker
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Caregiver
Home Instead
10.2019 - 01.2022
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
Education
High School Diploma -
Batesburg-Leesville High School
Batesburg-leesville, SC06.2013
Skills
- Client Requirements
- Caring Companionship
- Safety Behaviors
- First Aid Certification
- Patient Assessments
- Personal Service
- Bedside Care
- Attentive to People
- Household Cleaning
- Vital Signs Management
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Menu Preparation
- Personal Care Support
Computer Skills
I learned how to work on commuter at a early age. I taught myself at school and home. He caught on to things very fast and I know how to used word, powerpoint, excel etc.
Timeline
Caregiver
Home Instead
10.2019 - 01.2022
DSP
Babcock Center
05.2017 - Current
High School Diploma -
Batesburg-Leesville High School