Amanda Kidder
Pueblo,CO
Summary
Compassionate Job Title assists elderly or disabled clients and patients from hospices or recovery centers. Observes and reports on patient status, cleans and organizes living quarters and provides companionship. Demonstrated knowledge of vital sign reading and proper aseptic and infection control policies. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities. Level-headed professional with extensive experience helping patients and clients with self-care and day-to-day tasks. Kind and punctual individual assists with nursing treatments, supports diagnostic procedures and provides companionship. Passionate about improving well-being of others and providing compassionate treatment to patient community.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Giver
Myself
07.2019 - Current
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
Packer
Target Warehouse
07.2012 - 05.2016
- Maintained neat and organized work area to safeguard items and comply with cleanliness standards.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily goals and meet company objectives.
- Completed daily orders with expert picking and packing of shipments.
- Performed required housekeeping to keep work areas clean such as sweeping floors, putting trash in trash containers and picking up product from floor.
- Protected materials for transport by correctly packaging products in boxes and crates.
- Trained new employees on proper packing and labeling techniques and to apply best practices.
- Lifted and unloaded containers of parcels onto equipment for transportation to sort stations.
- Placed items into bags, boxes or other containers.
- Inspected items for defects and damage.
- Assembled boxes, cartons and containers to package items.
- Cleaned and maintained production area and equipment.
- Sorted and stacked finished items.
- Counted items to verify accuracy of orders.
- Loaded items onto conveyor belts and pallets.
- Re-packaged damaged or incorrectly packaged items.
Chiropractor Assistant
Keystone Health Group
10.2006 - 03.2011
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
- Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
Event Planner
Air Kids Party Zone
05.2007 - 10.2009
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Coordinated with participating vendors during event planning.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
- Corresponded with clients to answer questions and resolve issues.
- Established working relationships with clients by organizing various events.
- Conferred with event staff at event site to coordinate details.
- Performed face-to-face meetings to finalize contract for services and event details.
- Supervised Number helpers and co-workers.
- Communicated with catering, lighting and sound companies to obtain price quotes.
- Reviewed event bills to confirm accuracy and approve payment.
- Consulted with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events.
- Evaluated and selected service providers and vendors according to customer requirements.
- Acquired contracts and agreements to finalize negotiations and obtain approval signatures.
- Inspected event facilities to confirm conformance to customer requirements.
- Developed post-event reports to determine effectiveness of each event.
- Arranged availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation and displays for various types of events.
- Hired, trained and supervised volunteers and support staff required for events.
Education
Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Everest College Reseda Ca
Reseda, CA05.2009
Ged - Ged
Riverside Adult School
Riverside, CA06.2005
Skills
- Communication Assistance
- Bedsore Prevention
- Mobility Support
- First Aid Certification
- Company Guidelines
- Social Interaction
- Project Requirements
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Personal Care Assistance
- Patient Hygiene Assistance
- Outdoor Activities
- Running Errands
- Child Behavior Modification
- Healthy Eating
- Client Requirements
- Ability to Lift
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Professional Development
- Language Skills Development
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Active Listening
- Patient Toileting
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Task Management
- Word Processing
- Physical Therapy Administration
- Household Chores
- Reading Comprehension
- Deliver Exceptional Care
- Barcode Scanners
- Box Building
- Material Sort
- Communication Assistance
- Material Stacking
- Product Boxing
- Verifying Shipments
- Package Processing Equipment
- Staging and Sorting
- Effective Prioritization
- Critical Thinking
- Special Projects
- Safety Protocols
- Quality Control
- Efficient Routing
- RFID Scanning
- Conveyor Systems
- Scanner Systems
- Team Meetings
- Quantity Checking
- Packing and Scanning
- OSHA Requirements
- Defective Materials Processing
- Accident Prevention
- Protective Equipment Knowledge
- Brand Loyalty
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Inspect Containers
- Package Products
- Active Listening and Communication
- Prepare Cartons
Timeline
Care Giver
Myself
07.2019 - Current
Packer
Target Warehouse
07.2012 - 05.2016
Event Planner
Air Kids Party Zone
05.2007 - 10.2009
Chiropractor Assistant
Keystone Health Group
10.2006 - 03.2011
Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Everest College Reseda Ca
Ged - Ged
Riverside Adult School