Amanda Verlinde
Monroe
Summary
Dedicated professional with a focus on caregiver assessment and client support. Proven track record in creating tailored care plans that improve client outcomes. In-depth understanding of geriatric care and support for individuals facing mental and physical challenges. Excellent communication skills promote teamwork and collaboration in dynamic settings.Ability to adapt and problem solve for unique situations in quickly changing scenarios
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Care Provider
CDWA
Monroe
2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Developed care plans tailored to individual client requirements and preferences.
- Communicated effectively with family members regarding client well-being and needs.
Owner/Head Trainer
Self
Snohomish
01.2006 - Current
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Managed daily operations to enhance workflow efficiency and ensure seamless business function.
- Developed marketing strategies to attract new clients and retain existing ones.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to strengthen brand identity and drive client engagement.
- Oversaw financial management, including budgeting and expense tracking, to maintain fiscal health.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
- Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
- Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship, and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Collaborated with other owners on joint ventures and shared resources.
- Conducted performance reviews for employees on a regular basis.
Home Care Aide
Family Resource Home Care
Everett
2022 - 2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored client health, identifying and reporting changes to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Provided companionship and emotional support, fostering positive client relationships and enhancing overall well-being.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at home.
- Collaborated with family members to create personalized care plans.
- Administered medications prescribed by healthcare professionals.
- Documented client progress and care activities, ensuring accurate records for continuity of care.
- Developed trust-based relationships with patients through compassionate communication techniques.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Companion Care
Woodinville
2018 - 2021
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop care plans for individual patients.
- Educated patients about health management and wellness practices.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Delivered meals to patients in their rooms and supported them during feeding.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
Instructor/Schooling Coordinator
Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center
Redmond
2008 - 2011
- Facilitated therapeutic riding sessions for individuals with disabilities.
- Developed lesson plans tailored to each participant's needs and goals.
- Collaborated with volunteers to create a safe and supportive environment for participants.
- Assisted in organizing community outreach events that highlighted therapeutic riding benefits for individuals with disabilities.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching strategies.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding participant progress and experiences.
- Conducted lectures, demonstrations and group activities in order to enhance learning experience.
- Adapted teaching methods based on the physical, emotional and intellectual capabilities of students.
- Attended meetings, training and activities to enhance skills and credentials.
- Evaluated student performance and tailored instructional strategies to address diverse learning needs.
- Prepared instruction through lesson plans to address students' assessed needs, goals and objectives.
- Collaborated with other instructors on curriculum development projects and interdisciplinary initiatives.
- Developed lesson plans tailored to each participant's abilities and goals.
- Facilitated therapeutic riding sessions for individuals with diverse needs.
- Collaborated with volunteers to ensure a supportive learning environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education/Psycology
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR06-2005
High School Diploma -
Kings High School
Shoreline, WA01-2000
Associate of Applied Science - LPN
Edmonds College
Edmonds, WASkills
- Care plan development
- Caregiver assessment
- Patient assessment
- Patient education
- Regulatory compliance
- Service coordination
- Client relationship management
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Adaptability to change
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician
- PATH Master Instructor
- USHJA Certified Trainer
- Nurse Delegation
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Wound Care Certification
Timeline
Owner/Head Trainer
Self
01.2006 - Current
Home Care Provider
CDWA
2025 - Current
Home Care Aide
Family Resource Home Care
2022 - 2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Companion Care
2018 - 2021
Instructor/Schooling Coordinator
Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center
2008 - 2011
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education/Psycology
Oregon State University
High School Diploma -
Kings High School
Associate of Applied Science - LPN
Edmonds College