Amanda Scala
Northampton,PA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Healthcare worker with extensive experience in a healthcare environment,skilled in direct patient care and behavior management. Proven ability to monitor vital signs and enhance patient comfort, ensuring safety and well-being. Strong communication and problem-solving skills foster positive relationships with patients and healthcare teams.open for better career opportunities.
Overview
2023
2023
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
St Luke’s Hospital
11.2022 - 2025
- Assisted patients with toileting, showering, and feeding based on their conditions.
- Monitored vital signs and performed phlebotomy as required.
- Provided 1:1 observation for pediatric, geriatric, and psychiatric patients at risk of suicide or elopement.
- Responded to patient call bells and addressed needs promptly.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure smooth operations across hospital floors.
- Facilitated patient comfort by distributing water and assisting with daily activities.
Sales Associate
UPS Store
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
2021 - 2022
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
Front Desk Receptionist/Pca
Sacred Heart Assisted Living
2016 - 2020
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
- Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
- Delivered outstanding first impressions by warmly greeting visitors upon arrival at the front desk.
Education
General Studies
Comsewogue Senior High School
Port Jefferson, NY06.2004
Skills
- Behavior management
- Dressing assistance
- Behavior redirection
- Compassionate care
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Nutrition monitoring
- Observational skills
- First aid and CPR
- First aid and safety
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Documentation
Certification
License to carry a firearm
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
St Luke’s Hospital
11.2022 - 2025
Sales Associate
UPS Store
01.2022 - 07.2022
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
2021 - 2022
Front Desk Receptionist/Pca
Sacred Heart Assisted Living
2016 - 2020
General Studies
Comsewogue Senior High School
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