Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Hobbies and Interests
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Shamanisha Richards

Maple,ON

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive training and experience in caregiving, committed to contributing to organizational growth and development. Proven track record in delivering compassionate personal care and emotional support, ensuring client comfort and safety. Recognized for strong collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams and an exceptional ability to adapt to diverse client needs. Expertise in managing individualized care plans while fostering trust and rapport with clients and their families, enhancing the overall quality of care.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

Private Care
07.2017 - 12.2017
  • 85yrs female, Alzheimer, dementia, cook, clean, groom, short walks, reminder doctor appointments, reminder medication, report changes and update family members, promoting independence and provide companionship.

Personal Support Worker

Gardens of Haliburton Retirement Home
07.2024 - Current
  • ADL which includes, Personal hygiene, Grooming, Toileting, Assist Client with mobility (walker, wheelchair or cane), Making bed, empty Commode, empty Catheter and change, Administer Medication / Reminder, Appointment reminder, Provide Primary and Compassionate care, (Monitor Clients with Disabilities (Demetria, Alzheimer etc.) Document Progress and Report Updated and check Vitals and Charted result assist to Meals etc.

Fruit Processor

C.A.Fruit Products Ltd
02.2024 - 06.2024
  • Peel, Cut, Sanitized and Pack Fruits

Personal Support Worker

Private Client
08.2023 - 11.2023
  • Feed, meal preparation, Sponge bathed, Groom, Short Walks, Landry, Light House Cleaning, Remove Patient from Bed to Chair and Chair to Bed, toiletry and provide compassionate care

Caregiver

Private Home
12.2022 - 10.2023
  • Cook, Clean, Wash and Take care of the Kids

General Laborer

First Choice Employment Agency
09.2021 - 09.2022
  • Company Overview: Positive Fulfillment Ltd
  • Picking Order, Packing, Ticketing, Making boxes and Cycle count

Photographer / Supervisor

WaistHighPhotos / DRA Investment Ltd
01.2011 - 02.2020
  • Take and Sell Photos on Boats and Schedule workers daily on boats and collect sales and entertained

Waitress and Bartender

Harbor Bar, Restaurant and Marina
06.2008 - 10.2010
  • Government Program
  • Take food / drinks order, serve and entertain

Sales Rep / Tour Guide / Entertainer

Five Star Water Sports Ltd
01.2007 - 05.2008
  • Company Overview: Cool Runnings
  • Sell tours
  • Show tourists the island and adventures
  • Entertained

Beauty Salon / Bar Cocktail Waitress / Entertainment Coordinator

Breezes Runaway Bay
01.2004 - 12.2006

Salon Pedi / Manicure, Wash and Braid Hair

Bar Take Order and Serve Drinks

Entertainment Coordinator and Ensure Guests having Fun

Education

Certificate - PSW

HSCPCA
03-2025

Certificate - Patient Care

N.C.T. VET
Jamaica
01-2017

Diploma and Certificate - Geriatric Nursing

Distinction College
Jamaica
09-2020

Diploma and Certificate - Cosmetology

Ocho Rios High Cosmetologist
Jamaica
07-2003

Certificate - General Studies

Iona High School
Jamaica
07-2002

Certificate - General Studies

Beecher Town All-Age School
Jamaica
07-1999

Skills

  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Time management
  • Elderly care
  • Problem-solving
  • Dedicated
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Hard worker / Willing to Learn
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • ADL assistance
  • Incident reporting
  • First aid and safety
  • Documentation

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

Gardens of Haliburton Retirement Home
07.2024 - Current

Fruit Processor

C.A.Fruit Products Ltd
02.2024 - 06.2024

Personal Support Worker

Private Client
08.2023 - 11.2023

Caregiver

Private Home
12.2022 - 10.2023

General Laborer

First Choice Employment Agency
09.2021 - 09.2022

Caregiver

Private Care
07.2017 - 12.2017

Photographer / Supervisor

WaistHighPhotos / DRA Investment Ltd
01.2011 - 02.2020

Waitress and Bartender

Harbor Bar, Restaurant and Marina
06.2008 - 10.2010

Sales Rep / Tour Guide / Entertainer

Five Star Water Sports Ltd
01.2007 - 05.2008

Beauty Salon / Bar Cocktail Waitress / Entertainment Coordinator

Breezes Runaway Bay
01.2004 - 12.2006

Certificate - PSW

HSCPCA

Certificate - Patient Care

N.C.T. VET

Diploma and Certificate - Geriatric Nursing

Distinction College

Diploma and Certificate - Cosmetology

Ocho Rios High Cosmetologist

Certificate - General Studies

Iona High School

Certificate - General Studies

Beecher Town All-Age School

Hobbies and Interests

Meeting new people, listening to music, cooking, shopping and playing dominos.
Shamanisha Richards