Sha'Kia Polk
Columbia
Summary
Experienced caregiver knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance and housekeeping. Remains current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support. Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Capital City Nurses
03.2016 - Current
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Efficiently organized schedules for multiple clients simultaneously while maintaining high-quality care standards.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
Preschool Teacher
Little Flowers Early Childhood Development Center
08.2014 - 12.2019
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Contributed to the successful implementation of school-wide initiatives by collaborating with colleagues on curriculum development, professional development, and other projects.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Organized special events like field trips, holiday celebrations, or guest speakers to enhance the educational experience for students while building a sense of community within the classroom.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Assisted in the assessment of each student''s abilities, tailoring instruction to meet individual needs and learning styles.
Administrative Assistant/Administrative Coordinator I/Administrative Coordinator I
Gaudenzia, Inc.
08.2017 - 02.2019
- Liaised between clients and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and office software updates to maximize efficiency in administrative tasks.
- Drafted correspondence and other documents for CEO and department heads in company's voice.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Facilitated collaboration within the team by organizing regular meetings, maintaining meeting minutes, and tracking project progress.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
Education
Patient Care Technician -
Howard County Community College
Columbia, MDNursing Assistant Certification -
The American Red Cross
Baltimore, MD90 hours Early Childhood Education Certification -
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MDHigh School Diploma -
Northwestern High School
Baltimore, MDSkills
- Strong Ethics
- Emotional Support
- Medical record-keeping
- Project Planning
- First aid and safety
- CPR/AED
- Medication Management
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
- Dependable and Responsible
- Housekeeping
References
- Available upon request.
Timeline
Administrative Assistant/Administrative Coordinator I/Administrative Coordinator I
Gaudenzia, Inc.
08.2017 - 02.2019
Caregiver
Capital City Nurses
03.2016 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Little Flowers Early Childhood Development Center
08.2014 - 12.2019
Patient Care Technician -
Howard County Community College
Nursing Assistant Certification -
The American Red Cross
90 hours Early Childhood Education Certification -
Baltimore City Community College
High School Diploma -
Northwestern High School
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