AMANDA PEFFER
Lewistown
Summary
Accomplished professional with many years of outstanding experience in management of community. Caring professional with genuine concern for populations. Knowledge of care requirements and background training, supervising, leading, and motivating staff.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Activities Director
Greenwood Village
Lewistown
11.2023 - Current
- Designed engaging recreational programs for diverse resident populations.
- Coordinated schedules and activities with staff and volunteers.
- Managed logistics for transportation to off-site events and outings.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure participant well-being during activities.
- Facilitated communication between residents, families, and care teams regarding activities.
- Coordinated musical guests, movies and other types of resident entertainment.
- Remained alert to conditions interfering with safety and well-being of residents involved in activities.
- Maintained adequate supplies to meet activities needs.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate resident preferences for leisure time pursuits.
- Organized special trips for residents and accompanied groups throughout each excursion.
- Assisted residents with developing and maintaining positive social skills, mental aptitude, confidence and strong interpersonal connections.
- Supervised a team of activity aides in the planning and execution of daily activities.
- Used one-on-one meetings and small groups to engage residents in facility life.
CNA
Guardian Elder Care- William Penn
Lewistown
09.2021 - 11.2023
- Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine.
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
- Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
- Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
- Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
- Restock patient rooms with personal hygiene items, such as towels, washcloths, soap, or toilet paper.
- Change bed linens or make beds.
- Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under direction of nurse or physician.
- Collect specimens, such as urine, feces, or sputum.
- Prepare or serve food trays.
- Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet.
- Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities.
- Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Undress, wash, and dress patients who are unable to do so for themselves.
- Supply, collect, or empty bedpans.
- Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of resident environments.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to residents.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
CNA
Guardian Elder Care- William Penn
Lewistown
09.2018 - 08.2020
- Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine.
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
- Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
- Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
- Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
- Restock patient rooms with personal hygiene items, such as towels, washcloths, soap, or toilet paper.
- Change bed linens or make beds.
- Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under direction of nurse or physician.
- Collect specimens, such as urine, feces, or sputum.
- Prepare or serve food trays.
- Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet.
- Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities.
- Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Undress, wash, and dress patients who are unable to do so for themselves.
- Supply, collect, or empty bedpans.
- Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.
Laborer
Jakes Golf Carts LLC
McVeytown
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Receive and count stock items, and record data.
- Pack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, or warehouses.
- Explain products or services and prices and demonstrate use of products.
- Answer questions about product features and benefits.
Ammunition Specialist
Army National Guard
Lock Haven
02.2011 - 02.2018
- Perform maintenance modification, destruction and demilitarization on ammunition and explosive components.
- Operate computer hardware and software/utilities manual records to perform stock control and accounting procedures.
- Perform ammunition supply stock control and accounting duties using both automated and manual procedures.
- Inspect weapons systems to determine need for repair or destruction.
Petroleum Supply Specialist
Army National Guard
Lock Haven
02.2011 - 02.2018
- Issue and dispense bulk fuel and water from storage and distributions to using units.
- Select and submit petroleum, oil, and lubricants to lab for testing.
- Perform petroleum and water accounting duties.
- Operate pipeline systems.
- Fuel and de-fuel vehicles, aircraft, and stationary equipment.
CNA
William Penn
Lewistown
04.2013 - 12.2016
- Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
- Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
- Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet.
- Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
- Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine.
- Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.
- Supply, collect, or empty bedpans.
- Undress, wash, and dress patients who are unable to do so for themselves.
- Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Warehouse/Packager
Conestoga Wood Specialties
Beaver Springs
02.2012 - 05.2013
- Consolidates and pulls orders.
- Operates non-powered hand fork truck to move skidded material.
- Prints and applies barcode labels to products.
- Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition following prescribed safety requirements at all times.
- Identifies and communicates safety violations and/or injuries to team leader or manager.
- Maintain updated training on all work instructions, SOP and policies that relate to all areas of responsibility.
Laborer
Jakes Golf Carts LLC
McVeytown
01.2009 - 04.2011
- Receive and count stock items, and record data.
- Pack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, or warehouses.
- Explain products or services and prices and demonstrate use of products.
- Answer questions about product features and benefits.
Package Handler/Temporary Assembler
Olympus NDT
State College
02.2008 - 12.2008
- Shipping (UPS, FedEx, DHL)
- Receiving
- Inventory Transactions-MRP System-Visual Manufacturing
- Prepared cable assemblies.
- Filling of chemical bottles.
- Assembled bonding fixtures.
- Preparing of connector kits.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PAHigh School Diploma -
Lewistown Area High School
Lewistown, PASkills
- Attention to Detail
- Professionalism
- Cultural Awareness
- Empathy
- Teamwork
- Organized
- Physical Endurance
- Communication
- Time Management
- Compassion
- Critical Thinking
- Dependable
Certification
- ARNG Honorable Discharge, 02/01/18
- Combat Lifesaver, 12/01/16
- ARNG Battalion Career Counselor, 05/01/14
- HAZMAT: Ammo-67, 09/01/13
- Transportation Physical Security, 09/01/13
- Class V Issue and Turn-In- Ammo 64-2 and Ammo-64, 12/01/13
- Department of Health CNA Certification, 05/01/12
- U.S. Army Quartermaster School: Certificate of Affiliation, Certificate in Personal Financial Management MOSQ 92F and 88M, 10/01/11
- Combat Lifesaver, 10/01/11
- Combat Lifesaver, 08/01/11
- Basic Combat Training, 08/01/11
- Accrediting Agency, Field of study: (Degree, Certificate, or Designation)
Timeline
Activities Director
Greenwood Village
11.2023 - Current
CNA
Guardian Elder Care- William Penn
09.2021 - 11.2023
CNA
Guardian Elder Care- William Penn
09.2018 - 08.2020
Laborer
Jakes Golf Carts LLC
07.2017 - 06.2018
CNA
William Penn
04.2013 - 12.2016
Warehouse/Packager
Conestoga Wood Specialties
02.2012 - 05.2013
Ammunition Specialist
Army National Guard
02.2011 - 02.2018
Petroleum Supply Specialist
Army National Guard
02.2011 - 02.2018
Laborer
Jakes Golf Carts LLC
01.2009 - 04.2011
Package Handler/Temporary Assembler
Olympus NDT
02.2008 - 12.2008
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Harrisburg Area Community College
High School Diploma -
Lewistown Area High School