Amanda Hara
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
Through each career, I have strived to help others in need in this world. Whether it was guiding someone in prayer as they took their last breaths in their hospice bed, or taking a visually impaired client to listen to an exciting new movie release. I am willing to go the extra mile to make that impact in someone's life. I believe that God has placed me on this Earth to help those who are suffering, just as I once suffered myself. After all, He told me that Himself!
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Client Supervisor/Caregiver
The Backyard Adult Special Needs Center
San Antonio, USA
01.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of tasks completed including progress notes detailing client interactions and behaviors observed.
- Attended training sessions on relevant topics such as First Aid and CPR certification, medication administration procedures.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physician or psychiatrist.
- Developed meaningful relationships with clients through active listening techniques and empathy.
- Encouraged the development of skills essential for independent living such as budgeting, grocery shopping, cooking meals .
Nursery Supervisor
Leon Springs Baptist Church
Leon Springs, USA
10.2019 - Current
- Ensured cleanliness standards while changing diapers throughout the day.
- Maintained safe environment for children by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Trained and evaluated new staff to guarantee proper care of infants and children.
- Integrated spiritual teachings into daily activities, including praise, worship, and Bible stories.
Patient Coordinator
AccessNurse
San Antonio, USA
09.2022 - 12.2024
- Assist patients in a timely manner, while also ensuring all important information has been gathered.
- Act as a liaison between patients, their family members, and healthcare professionals, ensuring clear communication and addressing all questions and concerns.
- Adhere to healthcare regulations, policies, and procedures.
Hospice Assistant/Patient Care Assistant
Inspired Care Solutions
Boerne, USA
11.2019 - 12.2022
- Completed assigned tasks such as light housekeeping, laundry, errands, meal preparation and grocery shopping.
- Administered medications or treatments as instructed by the RN Case Manager or physician orders.
- Assisted with ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Facilitated bereavement counseling sessions for family members following a death.
Hospice Aide
The Lodge at Leon Springs
Leon Springs, USA
05.2016 - 01.2019
- Attended educational programs designed to enhance professional development.
- Administered medications under the direction of a registered nurse or physician.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to patients and their families.
Plasma Laboratory Technician
BioBridge Global
San Antonio, USA
10.2016 - 11.2018
- Collaborated with nursing staff to determine eligibility for potential donors based on health history review.
- Conducted routine quality assurance checks on lab results for accuracy and consistency.
- Inspected and sterilized equipment before and after each use according to established protocols.
- Reported any irregularities or problems encountered during the plasma collection process immediately.
- Ensured that all paperwork was completed correctly prior to releasing a donor from the center.
Bakery Partner/Cake Decorator/Showtime Partner
H-E-B Grocery Store
San Antonio, USA
10.2012 - 10.2016
- Kept up with industry trends regarding new flavor combinations and design ideas.
- Provided guidance to other team members regarding proper cake decorating techniques.
- Stocked shelves with bakery products ensuring freshness dates were up-to-date.
- Communicated customer feedback regarding product taste or presentation back to management team.
Skills
- Patient communication
- Client assessment
- Record keeping
- Care planning
- Team coordination
- Crisis management
- Caregiver training
- Emotional support
- Active listening
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Health and safety
- Financial reporting
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Task prioritization
- Medication administration
- Regulatory compliance
- Multitasking
- Social media management
- Crisis intervention
- Oversee fundraising
- Adaptability
- Staff supervision
Education/ Certification
- Louis D. Brandeis High School Graduate - June 2011
- CPR/BLS Certified
Volunteer Experience
- Epilepsy Foundation of South & Central Texas - Facebook Page Moderator/Epilepsy Support Group Advocate, San Antonio, Texas, 04/01/09 - 10/01/2015
- San Antonio Food Bank - Volunteer, San Antonio, Texas, 09/01/24, PRESENT
- University Children's Hospital Halloween Basket Drive - Event Director, San Antonio, Texas, 10/01/18
- San Antonio Children's Homeless Shelter Halloween Basket Drive - Event Director, San Antonio, Texas, 10/01/18
- University Children's Hospital Easter Basket Drive - Event Director, San Antonio, Texas, 04/01/18
- University Children's Hospital Easter Basket Drive - Event Director, San Antonio, Texas, 04/01/16
Awards and Accomplishments
Epilepsy & Behavior Medical Journal - Oil Painting on Canvas, "Vital Organs," featured as the cover of issue ISSN 1525-5050, Vol. 24, Issue #1, May 2912
EpilepsyAdvocate Magazine by UCB Pharmaceuticals Fall 2015 Issue, Page 8, Featured in magazine as "EpilepsyBlogger" promoting Epilepsy Advocacy and Awareness, September 2015
Health Activist Award to "EpilepsyBlogger" Health Blog, By WeGoHealth Awards, September 2016
References
- Letty Lizcano Owner/Director of The Backyard Adult Special Needs Center (210) 688-4281 Letty@TheBackyardSA.org
- Jennie Offield Director of Family Ministries, Nursery and Family Life Center at Leon Springs Baptist Church (210) 367-7632 Jennie@LeonSprings.org
- Jan Michael Sanchez, RN CVICU Nurse with AccessNurse (210) 835-7159 JanMikeSanchez@gmail.com
- Becca Schroeder Administrator The Lodge at Leon Springs - Assisted Living/Hospice Care (726) 223-4742
- Sabatinna Garza H-E-B Bakery Manager (830) 275-2353 Iron_Chef_Saba@Yahoo.com
Timeline
Client Supervisor/Caregiver
The Backyard Adult Special Needs Center
01.2024 - Current
Patient Coordinator
AccessNurse
09.2022 - 12.2024
Hospice Assistant/Patient Care Assistant
Inspired Care Solutions
11.2019 - 12.2022
Nursery Supervisor
Leon Springs Baptist Church
10.2019 - Current
Plasma Laboratory Technician
BioBridge Global
10.2016 - 11.2018
Hospice Aide
The Lodge at Leon Springs
05.2016 - 01.2019
Bakery Partner/Cake Decorator/Showtime Partner
H-E-B Grocery Store
10.2012 - 10.2016
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