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Amanda Edwards
Pittsfield,MA
Overview
7
years of professional experience
5
Certificates
2
Diplomas
Relevant Experience
Self Directed Caregiver/Personal Development. 2021-2025
- Completed certifications and continuing education to remain current in health and social care informing my commitment to safe, supportive, solution focused care.
- Successful navigation of unexpected challenges and overcoming adversity has enhanced my interpersonal communication, active listening, problem solving and resilience allowing me to respond to dynamic situations while remaining calm, clear and patient.
- Provided home health care to elderly family member in home mirroring responsibilities of a Certified Home Health Aide.
- Completed self directed learning online related to youth development strategies and healthy families as well as psychology, unlearning toxic behaviors and civil rights.
Work History
Melbourne Assisted Living Pittsfield , MA
CNA
12.2020 - 03.2021
Job overview
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Communicated effectively with residents to ensure comfort and engagement.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
Stavros Center For Independent LivingPittsfield , MA
Certified Home Health Aide
06.2018 - 10.2019
Job overview
- Communicated effectively with clients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at home.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and community activities.
- Provided personal care services, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming patients in their homes.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Private ClientPittsfield, MA
Certified Home Health Aide
04.2014 - 02.2018
Job overview
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans for clients.
- Supported mobility and physical therapy exercises to enhance client wellbeing.
- Observed changes in skin color, temperature or condition of wounds to report any changes to supervisor or physician.
- Performed light housekeeping duties, including laundry, changing bed linens, cleaning bathrooms, and vacuuming.
- Organized and administered medications on schedules to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
Education
American Red Cross Pittsfield, MA
Home Health Aide Certification from Certified Nursing Assistant Training
11-2010
Mildred Elley, Pittsfield Ma Pittsfield, MA
Some College (No Degree) from Clinical Medical Assistant
01-2021
Adult Learning Center Pittsfield, MA
from EvenStart Family Literacy Program
Skills
- Infection control
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Active listening
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Basic life support
- Dementia care
- Patient lifting and transfer
- Medication assistance
- Conflict resolution
- Patient care strategies
- Resilient leadership
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical documentation
- Patient advocacy
- Infection control practices
- Compassionate communication
- Multitasking and organization
- Physical stamina
- Cultural sensitivity
- Wound care
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
- CPR/AED/First Aid Training - National Healthcare Providers Solutions/Save a Life Foundation - 02/12/2025
- BLS Recertification - National Healthcare Providers Solutions/Save a Life Foundation - 05/19/2025
- Be There Certified™ - Born This Way Foundation/Jack.org - 06/19/2025
- Business & Interpersonal communication Foundations - Study Section - 08/14/2025
Affiliations
- Alzheimers Association - member since 2024
- Berkshire United Way - CASA volunteer since 2025
- Western Mass Labor Action - member and volunteer since 2015
- YMCA Advocacy Alliance - Advocate since 2023
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeInternshipGig WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteTimeline
CNA
Melbourne Assisted Living
12.2020 - 03.2021
Certified Home Health Aide
Stavros Center For Independent Living
06.2018 - 10.2019
Certified Home Health Aide
Private Client
04.2014 - 02.2018
American Red Cross
Home Health Aide Certification from Certified Nursing Assistant Training
Mildred Elley, Pittsfield Ma
Some College (No Degree) from Clinical Medical Assistant
01.2021
Adult Learning Center
from EvenStart Family Literacy Program
06.2006
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