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Shanna W.

Shanna W.

Covid-19 Vaccinated

$20.00 / hr

Sterling, CO

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About Shanna

I am a friendly person with a natural capability of providing continuous care to older adults, physically challenged people, as well as children. Empathy is embedded in my personality, also, I am a good listener. I have a track record of giving elderly and child care and immensely enjoy each moment of my work. Caregivers need to be patient, empathetic, and extremely dedicated to their work. If you are doing it for the money, you will never be able to get it right. You also have to be very organized so that you can keep the patients' timetables in check. Possessing a nurturing nature, caregiving is one of my greatest strengths. I have worked in different personal care capacities for about 9 years. I am a compassionate individual who enjoys providing exceptional care to people of different ages. It gives me great satisfaction to help someone, and the job enables me to bring a positive change in the lives of my clients. One of my greatest achievements is being a mother. To me, raising kind and compassionate young humans is the greatest achievement anyone can have because as we all know raising children is not easy.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Prep
  • Groceries & Shopping
  • Housekeeping
  • Companionship

Job Interests

  • Full Time
  • Part Time

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

Skills & Expertise

  • Arthritis
  • COPD
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Hearing Disorders
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Stroke
  • Vision and Eye Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Correctional Officer I

May 2020 - Present
Colorado Department of Corrections
I worked the graveyard shift in housing and security. I would make sure offenders were in their cells at all times unless being escorted to the kitchen to work or to the de-escalation rooms. I maintained safety for all staff and offenders in the facility. I made sure all doors were locked and the kitchen had all of its tools in the right spots. I made sure the kitchen was clean and secure for the morning staff.
May 2020 - Present

Server/Bartender

Oct 2021 - Present
The Grill at River City
Serve food and drinks in a professional, efficient manner. Clean work area throughout and at end of shift. Experience with high volume and fast-paced dining establishments and bar. Worked lunch, dinner, and closing shifts. Provided fast and friendly customer service. Checked customer identification. Performed barback duties. Prepared and served alcoholic beverages. Maintained safety standards. Performed opening and closing duties.
Oct 2021 - Present

Northeastern Junior College

Jan 2021 - Jan 2023
Sterling, CO
Jan 2021 - Jan 2023

Correctional Officer I

Apr 2021 - Sep 2021
Sterling Correctional Facility
My jobs are to monitor inmates in living areas as well as recreational areas and the yard. I oversee inmates and visitors in the visitation areas. I perform as control center officer and provide emergency responses. I also coordinate and supervise inmate movements and perform counts in specified housing units along with entire inmate activity areas. I oversee labor crews in the kitchen along with other various specialized areas. Ensure prompt and apt assistance to all inmates in event of illness, injury and emotional trauma. I develop correctional reports as well as maintain everyday logs. I perform shakedowns for contraband while promoting facility cleanliness and report maintenance or other repair issues. I act as a guide towards lower-graded Correctional Officers as needed. I promote independence within the inmate population. I maintain and present proficiency in use of firearms, force applications, restraints, and unarmed self-defense.
Apr 2021 - Sep 2021

QMAP

Dec 2020 - Apr 2021
Colorado Department of Corrections
My job duties included administering medication to patients per doctors' prescriptions, and observing correct times to dispense these medications. This included dispensing oral, topical, and other types of medication. I supervised patients as they administered their own medication, ensuring that all prescriptions were taken properly and that dosage instructions were followed. I also observed patients, noting any changes to their appearance or behavior, and answered questions about medications from patients and family members. I alerted nursing staff of potential medication interactions and signs that patients were having a poor reaction to certain medications. I also maintained patient records, accurately recording when medications had been dispensed and adding other care notes as necessary. As a QMAP, I properly stored medication. This included refrigerating certain medications and keeping narcotics and potentially dangerous medications in safe storage so they were not accessible to patients. I also assisted nursing staff with patient care as requested. This included helping to lift and transport patients and assisting with the operation of various medical equipment.
Dec 2020 - Apr 2021

Correctional Officer I

Nov 2019 - May 2020
Colorado Department of Corrections
I worked on External Security. I would man the Sally Port to make sure nothing is brought into the facility in the back. I drove perimeter to prevent any escapes. I posted at Main Entry checking staff and visitors in and out. I also worked in Master Control checking keys and equipment out to staff. I also worked inside the facility maintain safety and security for staff and inmates. I did pat downs, shakedowns, cell searches, escorts, and many more things to ensure all within the facility stayed safe and went home. During my time at Sterling Correctional I also worked in the kitchen for a month doing all of the cooking and cleaning in the kitchen. I worked on the lines with inmates, patted in and out, and also kept track of the food coming in and out of the kitchen.
Nov 2019 - May 2020

Security Guard

Oct 2018 - Oct 2019
HSS Inc.
I visually checked people coming and going to and from the hospital. I ensured that all hospital doors were checked on an hourly basis. I walked/drove around all buildings and grounds in order to ensure that security measures were properly undertaken. I confronted unauthorized individuals for questioning. I directed visitors to their required departments within the hospital. I patrolled hospital grounds and parking lots in order to ensure that all was under control. I checked cars and verified if they were parked in the right assigned areas. I ensured that all security equipment was in good working order, and tested it in order to ensure that it was working properly. I examined situations that were potentially harmful and intervened when necessary. I secured premises, property, and people by patrolling all assigned areas. I sound alarms when help was required. I encountered troublemakers, and detained them until authorities arrived, while first trying to deescalate the situation. I reported irregularities and prevented losses. I recorded observations, and place them in documents such as forms and reports. I implemented preventative measures so as to ensure that buildings, people, and the property remained safe from imminent harm. I responded to emergency calls for assistance in times of theft or disturbances. I inspect fire-fighting equipment and alarms in order to ensure that they worked properly. I created and maintained logs of all activities performed during the shift.
Oct 2018 - Oct 2019

Caregiver/QMAP

May 2017 - Oct 2017
Blossom View Assisted Living
While working here I did the cooking for the day in the kitchen to ensure all the residents were fed in a timely manner. I served food in the right proportions to keep the facility running and have enough food for all the residents and sometimes the staff. I cleaned the facility and did all the laundry for all the residents. I made sure they all got their medications and took them with no problems. Which included administering medication to patients per doctors' prescriptions, and observing correct times to dispense these medications including dispensing oral, topical, and other types of medication. I supervised patients as they administered their own medication, ensuring that all prescriptions were taken properly and that dosage was followed. I also observed patients, noting any changes to their appearance or behavior, and answered questions about medications from patients and family members. I alerted nursing staff of potential medication interactions and signs that patients were having a poor reaction to certain medications. I also maintained patient records, accurately recording when medications had been dispensed and adding other care notes as necessary. I also assisted nursing staff with patient care as requested. This included helping to lift and transport patients and assisting with the operation of various medical equipment.
May 2017 - Oct 2017

Caregiver/QMAP

Feb 2017 - May 2017
Comfort Care Homes
While working here I did the cooking for the day in the kitchen to ensure all the residents were fed in a timely manner. I served food in the right proportions to keep the facility running and have enough food for all the residents and sometimes the staff. I cleaned the facility and did all the laundry for all the residents. I made sure they all got their medications and took them with no problems.
Feb 2017 - May 2017

Customer Telephone Sales Consultant

Jul 2016 - Nov 2016
Startek Inc
I collected money on past-due cell phone accounts. I also canceled services if they refused to pay. I de-escalated situations in a professional manner. I answered phones from customers professionally and responded to customer inquiries and complaints. I researched the required information using available resources. I handled and resolved customer complaints regarding product sales to customer service problems. I provided customers with the organization's service and product information. I processed forms, orders, and applications requested by the customers. I identified and escalated priority issues to high-level management. Routed inbound calls to the appropriate resources. I followed up complicated customer calls when required maintaining a professional and calm manner. I completed call notes and call reports as necessary and updated them. I obtained and evaluated all relevant data to handle complaints and inquiries. I recorded details of comments, inquiries, complaints, and actions taken.
Jul 2016 - Nov 2016

Office Assistant II

Jun 2015 - Jul 2016
St Mary's Nephrology Clinic
I served as the face of the clinic and the first point of contact. I would greet customers in a friendly and professional manner. I would provide I established paper chart for each new patient, hand-delivered all paperwork to MDs, and tracked their return. I updated patient care plans, physician orders, medications, and changes as needed and within 24 hours of the change. I maintained and updated all charts. I faxed and delivered schedules/on-call lists to the answering service at the end of each month. I generated and internally distributed active patient lists to appropriate staff. I also generated and send thank you letters to referring physicians. I kept physician addresses up to date. I disassembled patient charts after death/discharge and insured medical records were complete. I assisted clinical staff as needed to ensure compliance and efficiency. I provided secretarial support to the Director of Patient Services, Department Coordinators, and Administration with minutes, creation of documents, correspondence, filing of reports, etc. as needed. I answered and directed telephone calls on a multi-line phone system in a timely and professional manner. I ordered office supplies. I opened the mail and distributed it appropriately. recorded all incoming cash receipts on logs and provided the same to accounts receivable. I verified and updated all insurance before appointments to ensure proper payments and copays.
Jun 2015 - Jul 2016

Caregiver/QMAP

Oct 2013 - Jun 2015
Blossom View Assisted Living
I worked overnights and did all the cooking for the next day. I made food for all the residents and made sure there was enough to feed them all. I also made sure all the residents were safe and secure during the night. When I worked overtime I served the residents Breakfast and lunch and made sure portions were correct so all the residents could eat. I passed medications in a safe and secure manner to ensure the safety of all residents
Oct 2013 - Jun 2015

Caregiver/QMAP

Apr 2014 - Jul 2014
The Retreat at Harbor Cove
I worked overnights and did all the cooking for the next day. I made food for all the residents and made sure there was enough to feed them all. I also made sure all the residents were safe and secure during the night. When I worked overtime I served the residents Breakfast and lunch and made sure portions were correct so all the residents could eat. I passed medications in a safe and secure manner to ensure the safety of all residents.
Apr 2014 - Jul 2014

IntelliTec College - Grand Junction

Jan 2012 - Jan 2013
Grand Junction, CO
Jan 2012 - Jan 2013
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