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Shanda B.

Shanda B.

$20.00 / hr

Eldridge, IA

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About Shanda

I am a very compassionate, humble. easy going. honorable, dependable, reliable, and a patience person. I enjoy helping people and get a great since of pride and enjoyment in the difference that I make in their lives and seeing their faces when they have accomplished a tasks. I enjoy listening to them talk about their. Child hood. How they meet their spouses growing up in olden days and learning different ways how to do things by watching them. I received an award for being dependable and reliable and giving good care, and then a compassionate caregiver. And going above and beyond to help coworkers to get the job done.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Prep
  • Groceries & Shopping
  • Transferring & Mobility
  • Exercise
  • Transportation
  • Housekeeping
  • Companionship

Job Interests

  • Full Time

Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.

Skills & Expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Arthritis
  • COPD
  • Dementia
  • Diabetes
  • Hearing Disorders
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Stroke
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Fort Scott Community College

Jan 2010 - Jan 2030
Fort Scott, KS
Jan 2010 - Jan 2030

Care partner

Aug 2022 - Jun 2023
Senior Star
ADL's, cooking and serving 3 meals/day, Insured medication was properly taken as directed by RN's. Keep residents involved in social and recreation programs and at all times insuring the safety of residents, protecting their dignity, enhancing their self-esteem and reducing stress levels Continuing to learn and increase knowledge of dementia and related illnesses as may apply to assist residents and as required by State and Federal policies Observe and document information regarding residents' needs or conditions as appropriate. Prepares and maintains records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor. Provides input into Resident Care, plans and coordinated daily activities and exercises. Assist residents with ambulation as needed. Uses excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills to provide information to staff, residents and family members. Manually log all changes in behaviors, mental health status and medications needs. Performs finger stick for blood glucose tests for diabetic patients as required. Assists with procedures such as wound care, tasks for daily living and restocking of medical supplies as needed. * Maintains sterile environment
Aug 2022 - Jun 2023

Black Hawk College - Quad-Cities Campus

Jan 2023 - Jan 2023
Moline, IL
Jan 2023 - Jan 2023

Patient support tech

Oct 2020 - Nov 2022
alcohol and substance abuse, counseling
Working with families who have substance abuse issues. . Passed medications . Help families throughout the recovery process. . Deescalate intense situations.
Oct 2020 - Nov 2022

CSR

Apr 2015 - Mar 2020
toys “r” us
answer phone calls .Help customers locate products and/or place orders resolve issues that customer had in a professional / timely manner
Apr 2015 - Mar 2020

CNA

Jun 2014 - Jun 2018
medical staffing net work
Traveled around to different facilities, assisting with toileting, transferring, eating, safety, mobility, transferring and Bathing taking vitals, etc
Jun 2014 - Jun 2018

CNA

Jan 2013 - Nov 2016
forest hill, rehab and health center
Assisted in the development, updating, and execution of resident service plans. Monitored resident health, safety and well-being, promoted a safe environment for residents. Encouraged resident socialization and participated in resident activities. Promoted the lifestyle wellness program to the residents and chaperone activities. Assisted residents with the activities of daily living - such as bathing, dressing, eating, hygiene and assisted clients with mobility by using gait belts, pivot disks, walkers, and any necessary devices used to assist with patient mobility. Assisted with the overall care of the Residents as well as helping with resident laundry and daily Focused on building relationships with the residents and reassured safety measures at all ti
Jan 2013 - Nov 2016

City bus driver

May 2015 - Nov 2015
city of davenport
Drove city bus for 12 hours a day picking up and dropping off passengers in a timely manner, and safety precautions was advised to all passengers
May 2015 - Nov 2015

CNA

Jan 2014 - Sep 2014
davenport, luthern home
assisted in the development, updating, and execution of resident service plans. Monitored resident health, safety and well-being, promoted a safe environment for residents. Encouraged resident socialization and participated in resident activities. Promoted the lifestyle wellness program to the residents and chaperone activities. Assisted residents with the activities of daily living - such as bathing, dressing, eating, hygiene and assisted clients with mobility by using gait belts, pivot disks, walkers, and any necessary devices used to assist with patient mobility. Assisted with the overall care of the Residents as well as helping with resident laundry and daily
Jan 2014 - Sep 2014

patient care tech

Jul 2012 - Dec 2013
the fountain
Monitored resident health, safety and well-being, promoted a safe environment for residents. Encouraged resident socialization and participated in resident activities. Promoted the lifestyle wellness program to the residents and chaperone activities. Assisted residents with the activities of daily living - such as bathing, dressing, eating, hygiene and assisted clients with mobility by using gait belts, pivot disks, walkers, and any necessary devices used to assist with patient mobility. Assisted with administering medication, as well as helping with resident laundry and daily bed making. Knowledgeable of relevant equipment, policy and procedures. Knowledge of drug properties and interaction of medication given.
Jul 2012 - Dec 2013

Direct support, professional

Mar 2009 - Sep 2012
consumer choice option
all information regarding changes in behavior and reports all daily events for the day to the supervisor or guardian. * Provided and plans daily activities such as basic speech therapy, assists with daily living skills and administers medications in accordance with guidance received from registered nurses. Scheduled and coordinated doctor's appointments when necessary and ensures appropriate transport to area hospitals. * Prepares and maintains records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in mail preparation for doctors appointments, grocery shopping, and maintaining a safe living environment
Mar 2009 - Sep 2012

Direct support, professional

Sep 2011 - Jul 2012
newfound hope
assisted with daily living skills, safety procedures, meal preparation, training on how to do laundry, and transportation to doctor appointments. Special Olympics outings showed how to appropriately behave in social situations, administer medication prepare and maintain the progress of the resident report any changes to the supervisor for care plan
Sep 2011 - Jul 2012

in-home healthcare provider

Feb 2006 - Sep 2010
Community Care
trained and coach individuals and personal hygiene. Meal preparation, cleaning up safety, use of utensils and mobile medical equipment using instrumental methods according to individual treatment plan and other goals to obtain further development in the individual functioning ability taught individual communication skills, assisting with mobility and transferring, taught individuals how to act properly in social situations, took individuals to doctors appointments, social events, field trips, and other outings
Feb 2006 - Sep 2010

CNA

Sep 2009 - Jun 2010
country house, manor
Assisted Alzheimer's and dementia patients with ADLs, shadowing safety precautions, mobility meal preparation making sure meds were given in a proper manner and timely fashion directed by RN making sure that residents, attended recreation and social activities protecting their dignity, and set providing emotional support to enhance their self-esteem and keep low stress levels continue to learn and increase knowledge dementia, and related illnesses as required by the state and federal policies observe, and document on residence change of condition manually logged in all changes. behavioral mental status medication changes. perform fingerstick for blood glucose levels. maintain a sterile environment for the resident.
Sep 2009 - Jun 2010

Scott Community College

Jan 2009 - Jan 2009
Davenport, IA
Jan 2009 - Jan 2009

Direct Support Professional

Jul 1999 - Jun 2006
New Choices Inc
train individuals and assisted with personal hygiene. Meal preparation, cleaning up safety use of utensils and appliances using instrumental methods according to individual goals and treatment plan and attaining further development in independent functioning assisting with communication mobility equipment appropriate interpersonal interaction in social situations assisting individuals with medical and social appointments, field trips, outings, Assisted with ADLs, light housekeeping, transporting to Dr.Appointments, giving medication, safety procedures, grocery shopping
Jul 1999 - Jun 2006

West High School

Jan 1990 - Jan 1994
Davenport, IA
Jan 1990 - Jan 1994
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