Amanda Ehlers
personal Care Technician
Berthoud,CO
Work Preference
Summary
Dedicated healthcare provider with extensive experience in delivering exceptional patient care and support. Expertise in collaborating with medical staff to address patient needs while upholding rigorous healthcare standards. Recognized for strong teamwork, adaptability, and reliability in dynamic environments, ensuring seamless operations and optimal patient outcomes. Proficient in monitoring vital signs, assisting with patient mobility using various aids, and maintaining accurate medical documentation.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Equine Care
Private Contract
01.2005 - Current
- Monitor horse health and behavior, reporting any concerns to management for timely interventions.
- Administer daily feeding and nutrition plans for horses, ensuring balanced diets tailored to individual needs.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of stables, promoting healthy living environments for equine residents.
- Assist in routine grooming and exercise routines, enhancing overall horse well-being and performance.
- Collaborated with veterinarians to ensure proper care and health management of all horses on the property.
- Contributed to a positive barn atmosphere by displaying strong teamwork skills and a genuine passion for equine care.
Paraprofessional Substitute Assistant
Thompson School District
08.2019 - 09.2020
- Assisted teachers in implementing lesson plans and classroom activities
- Adapted instructional materials to accommodate diverse learning needs
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavioral incidents as needed for reporting purposes.
- Supported students with academic tasks, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Facilitated small group instruction, allowing for targeted support and personalized attention to address specific academic needs.
- Strengthened student-teacher relationships through open communication and active listening.
- Promoted inclusivity by adapting materials for students with diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss student progress, identify areas for growth, and develop strategies to support continued academic success.
- Contributed to a safe learning environment, monitoring students during non-instructional times and addressing any concerns or issues promptly.
- Implemented individualized support plans for students with special needs
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
Personal Care Provider
Always Best Care Senior Services
06.2017 - 05.2019
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care strategies.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Monitored patient health, recording vital signs and changes in condition.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Implemented effective communication strategies with clients and families, improving overall satisfaction with services provided.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
- Organized medication and provided reminders according to schedule.
- Reduced patient anxiety and stress through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Promoted social, emotional, and physical health through diverse activities.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Delivered high-quality personal care services that improved overall health outcomes for patients with various medical conditions or disabilities.
- Planned and cooked nutritious meals to meet specific dietary needs.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols and performing regular housekeeping duties.
- Managed challenging patient behaviors effectively by utilizing de-escalation techniques and maintaining professional composure.
- Kept individuals safe by removing hazards and correcting problems.
- Ensured continuity of care by maintaining accurate records of all interactions, interventions, observations, and outcomes related to each patient''s progress.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Assisted in the administration of medications under the supervision of registered nurses, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Adapted caregiving approach based on individual cultural differences among diverse patient populations.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules to maintain health standards.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, resulting in improved quality of life and independence.
Administrative Assistant
Alternatives to Violence
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Managed patient scheduling and appointment confirmations efficiently.
- Supported front desk operations, ensuring optimal patient flow and satisfaction.
- Facilitated communication between patients, physicians, and medical staff effectively.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate patient records and documentation compliance.
Group Leader/Teacher/Event Volunteer
Foundations Church
01.2017 - 2017
- Assisted students with homework issues and helped to incorporate positive study skills.
- Facilitated classroom activities that promoted student participation and collaboration.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
Group Leader/Teacher/Event Volunteer
Life Spring Church
01.2015
Medical Assistant Intern
Private Contract
01.2004 - 01.2006
Admin Assistant
Center for Neurorehabilitation
01.2011 - 01.2013
Education
Certificate - Achieving Accuracy: BP Measurement
American Heart Association
Online06-2024
Certificate - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT PROVIDER
American Heart Association
Loveland, CO06-2024
Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
MedCerts
Online01-2022
Certificate of Completion - Special Education(Tri-State Autism Collaborative)
Colorado Department of Education
Online04-2022
General Psychology and Developmental Psychology
Front Range Community College
Loveland, COMedical Terminology and Ethics
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, COArts and Mathematics
Aims Community College
Loveland, COSkills
- Administrative support skills, assist Finance Manager
- Effective communication with colleagues
- Handle and direct incoming calls
- Handel billing process for Medical office, with patients/clients as well as insurance companies
- Comprehensive patient evaluation, verbal and written communication
- Adept at operating various software programs, Microsoft Office, and data entry
- Team collaboration for patient support
- Commitment to high-quality patient care
- Demonstrate respect and awareness of patients' needs and abilities, provide treatment when directed
- Prepare and sanitize patient spaces
- Compassionate patient assistance
- Adaptability to safety protocols
- Assist patients with mobility, recreation activities, and reading
- Dedicated attention to patient care requests
- Understanding of HIPAA compliance requirements
- Vital signs evaluation and documentation
- Experienced in medical terminology usage
- CPR/BLS Certification
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Inventory and supply management
- Patient scheduling
- Customer service
- Medical office procedures
- Medical records management
- Inpatient and Outpatient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient observation
- Specimen collection
- Feeding assistance
- Patient positioning
- Professional bedside manner
- Adaptable
- Patient services
- Patient education
- Data collection
- Emotional support
- Information protection
- Hospice and palliative care
- Paraprofessional assistant
Certification
- Basic Life Support (2024)- AHA
- Achieving Accuracy: BP Measurement (2024)- AHA
- Medical Assistant: Successfully Completing All Requirements For The Program (2022)- MedCerts
- Customer Service (2021)-SkillPath
- Victim Assistance Training Certifications
Work Availability
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Timeline
Paraprofessional Substitute Assistant
Thompson School District
08.2019 - 09.2020
Personal Care Provider
Always Best Care Senior Services
06.2017 - 05.2019
Group Leader/Teacher/Event Volunteer
Foundations Church
01.2017 - 2017
Administrative Assistant
Alternatives to Violence
01.2016 - 01.2017
Group Leader/Teacher/Event Volunteer
Life Spring Church
01.2015
Admin Assistant
Center for Neurorehabilitation
01.2011 - 01.2013
Equine Care
Private Contract
01.2005 - Current
Medical Assistant Intern
Private Contract
01.2004 - 01.2006
Medical Terminology and Ethics
Colorado State University
Arts and Mathematics
Aims Community College
Certificate - Achieving Accuracy: BP Measurement
American Heart Association
Certificate - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT PROVIDER
American Heart Association
Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
MedCerts
Certificate of Completion - Special Education(Tri-State Autism Collaborative)
Colorado Department of Education
General Psychology and Developmental Psychology
Front Range Community College