Shaka Winchester
Oakland
Summary
Compassionate and reliable healthcare professional skilled in providing comprehensive patient care, including monitoring vital signs and ensuring a clean environment. Proven ability to engage clients and support their emotional well-being, while adhering to HIPAA regulations and delivering high-quality customer service.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Home Care Provider
Maxim Healthcare
Oakland, CA
03.2025 - Current
- Facilitated client engagement in daily activities to enhance independence and uphold dignity within home environments.
- Monitored health conditions and reported changes to family members or healthcare professionals.
- Provided emotional support for clients during challenging times, offering companionship and empathy.
- Ensured a clean and healthy living environment by performing light housekeeping duties such as laundry, dishwashing, and tidying up common areas.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues by helping them move around their homes safely and comfortably.
Home Health Aide
Home Helpers
Half Moon Bay, CA
02.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and independence.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to clients, fostering positive relationships.
- Administered medication and documented compliance according to care plans.
Medical Assistant
Bay Area Medical Academy
San Jose, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Facilitated continuity of care through proper scheduling of follow-up appointments based on physician recommendations.
Phlebotomist
Bay Area Medical Academy
San Jose, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Performed venipunctures and capillary blood collections with precision and care.
- Provided exceptional patient care by addressing concerns and minimizing discomfort during procedures.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CANo Degree -
BAY AREA MEDICAL ACADEMY
San Jose, CASkills
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Specimen handling
- HIPAA compliance
- Butterfly needle technique
- Patient scheduling
- Customer service
- Vital sign monitoring
- Medical terminology
- Compassionate caregiver
Timeline
Home Care Provider
Maxim Healthcare
03.2025 - Current
Home Health Aide
Home Helpers
02.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant
Bay Area Medical Academy
01.2025 - Current
Phlebotomist
Bay Area Medical Academy
01.2025 - Current
High School Diploma -
Modesto Junior College
No Degree -
BAY AREA MEDICAL ACADEMY