Alison Dunning
Hanover,IN
Summary
I am detail-oriented, willing to learn new things. Dedicated to working my hardest to provide professional, accurate, and timely work for you as a client or employer. I am organized, professional and hard working. I take constructive criticism very serious. I am a people pleaser (which can be good or bad). I work very hard till the job is done to satisfaction. I have great people skills, and communication. We have several dogs and children so I can work under pressure, I like cleaning, and to be organized. I am excited to show you how I can help.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Interim HealthCare
Scottsburg, IN
04.2014 - Current
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
Groomer
Pet Paradise LLC
Madison, IN
2023 - 2025
- Developed customized grooming plans based on individual pet needs and owner preferences.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling processes to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
- Implemented new grooming tools and techniques, improving overall service delivery and pet care quality.
- Established strong client relationships, fostering repeat business through exceptional service experiences.
- Bathed dogs and cats to remove fleas, ticks and other skin parasites.
- Administered anal gland expression to prevent discomfort and infections in pets.
- Cleaned cat and dog ears to prevent ear infections.
- Trimmed nails using clippers and grinders.
- Cut and styled pet hair according to client speciations to prevent matting and tangling.
- Provided exceptional customer service through clear communication, addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
- Managed multiple appointments concurrently, balancing competing demands while maintaining high-quality results for each pet.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, leading to repeat business and positive word-of-mouth referrals.
Sales Associate/Office Assistant
Andersons' & Service Inc
Madison, IN
11.2002 - 10.2021
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Reviewed files, recordings and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
- Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Used technology resources to assist customers in locating and selecting items.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals.
- Assessed customer needs to provide assistance and information on product features.
- Obtained signatures for financial documents and internal and external invoices.
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Kings Daughters Hospital
Madison, IN
11.2009 - 06.2020
- Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment.
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Reviewed inventory levels prior to shift and restocked ambulance to prepare for service.
- Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrythmia.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Explained to conscious patients steps involved for medical evaluations and need for possible hospital transport.
- Observed and assessed incident scenes to maintain safety of first responders.
- Transported patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles.
- Documented patient condition and treatment to facilitate plan of care.
- Operated and drove ambulances to transfer patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
- Assessed patient condition to administer first-aid treatment or advanced level life support.
- Started & maintained IVs, spike fluid bags, administered breathing treatments and some medications.
- Higher lever of care (Paramedics), I would assist in any ways possible for the patient.
Education
High School Diploma -
Madison Consolidated High School
Madison, IN6 1997
Skills
- Community Activities
- Quality Program Protocols
- Compassionate Client Care
- Behavior Redirection
- Service-Oriented
- Emotional Support and Companionship
- First Aid and CPR
- Client Relationship and Rapport
- Time Management
- Observation Communication
- Laundry Washing, Drying and Ironing
- Home Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Willing to learn & grow in all aspects of your business
- Documentation and Reporting
- Cleaning
- Behavioral support
- Documentation
- Medication organization
- Medication administration
- State Driver's license
- Safety procedures
- Emotional support
- Transportation assistance
- Special needs care
- Bathing support
- Documentation and reporting
- Home health aide (HHA)
- CPR/AED
- Certified in CPR/AED
- HIPAA compliance
- Decision-making
References
- Kendra Brown 812-599-7197
- Shane Williams 812-493-5494
- Laura Mahoney 812-701-8028
Education and Training
other
Personal Information
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Interim HealthCare
04.2014 - Current
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Kings Daughters Hospital
11.2009 - 06.2020
Sales Associate/Office Assistant
Andersons' & Service Inc
11.2002 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
Madison Consolidated High School
Groomer
Pet Paradise LLC
2023 - 2025