Amber Mundy
East Wenatchee
Summary
Dedicated Home Health Aide skilled in supporting clients with professional communication and superior organization skills. Advanced knowledge of clerical functions, project support, schedule management and customer service. Quick learner accomplished in solving problems through critical thinking and handling conflicting priorities with concise time management.
Detail-oriented Direct Care Worker supports daily living activities and provides transportation to enhance client well-being. Seasoned care expert experienced with developmentally disabled clients. Committed to promoting comfort with dignity and compassion.
Patient-focused Medication Aide with exceptional listening and communication traits. Energetic and amicable with advanced understanding of medications, possible side effects and adverse reactions. Knowledge of applying topical, oral, nasal and sublingual medications. Highly skilled in monitoring vital signs, both post and pre-medication administration.
Compassionate Home Health Aide known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care, medication administration, and providing emotional support. Excel in communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring comfort and trust in home healthcare settings.
Compassionate home health aide with current department of health certification. Brings several years of experience assisting in home environments for physically disabled clients of varying capacities. Skilled at closely monitoring vital signs, assisting with feeding, bathing and grooming, positioning and range of motion exercises.
Compassionate Home Health Aide with background in providing personal care and hygiene assistance to elderly, disabled, and those recovering from surgeries or illnesses. Strong understanding of safety protocols, medication administration, and health education for patients' families. Notable for ability to create comfortable environments while maintaining patient dignity and confidentiality. Demonstrated impact in improving patient well-being through consistent delivery of empathetic care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Senior delight oasis afh
East Wenatchee
03.2020 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene routines.
- Monitored client health status and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Administered prescribed medications and maintained accurate medication records.
- Coordinated transportation for clients to medical appointments and social events.
- Managed household tasks, including meal preparation and light cleaning duties.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with families and healthcare teams.
- Trained new staff on caregiving techniques and company protocols for quality care.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
- Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills such as grooming and hygiene habits.
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
- Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
- Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
- Answered patient calls promptly, providing assistance or referring them to appropriate personnel when needed.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Collected information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, and doctors.
- Participated in developing individualized care plans based on medical orders and assessments.
- Instructed family members regarding proper home care techniques and infection control procedures.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation, and shopping.
- Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading, and board games.
- Maintained updated records and safeguarded patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
- Cared for disabled children or children with sick or disabled parents.
- Massaged patients or applied liniment, alcohol rubs or heat-lamp stimulation.
Home Health Aide
Private Care Giver
Syracuse
08.2014 - 04.2017
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene routines.
- Monitored client health status and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Administered prescribed medications and maintained accurate medication records.
- Coordinated transportation for clients to medical appointments and social events.
- Managed household tasks, including meal preparation and light cleaning duties.
- Trained new staff on caregiving techniques and company protocols for quality care.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
- Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills such as grooming and hygiene habits.
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
- Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
- Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
- Answered patient calls promptly, providing assistance or referring them to appropriate personnel when needed.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Participated in developing individualized care plans based on medical orders and assessments.
- Instructed family members regarding proper home care techniques and infection control procedures.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation, and shopping.
- Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading, and board games.
- Maintained updated records and safeguarded patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
Companion Caregiver
Star Lights
Syracuse
01.2010 - 09.2013
- Provided companionship and emotional support to clients in home settings.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Administered medication reminders and monitored health conditions as needed.
- Engaged clients in recreational activities to promote mental stimulation.
- Coordinated transportation for appointments and errands to enhance client mobility.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at all times.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding client needs and updates.
- Documented daily activities and observations in client care logs accurately.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for clients by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, dusting.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times like illness or bereavement.
- Read aloud stories or articles from newspapers and magazines to engage the client's interest.
- Took part in community-based activities with the elderly client in order to increase social interaction opportunities.
- Cared for pets belonging to the elderly client if needed.
- Provided respite care for family members of the elderly client that allowed them time away from their duties of caregiving.
- Provided transportation for clients to attend religious services or other events.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature when needed.
- Helped develop mental stimulation exercises through conversations about current events or past experiences.
- Scheduled doctor's appointments and other necessary services for the client.
- Gave medication reminders according to prescribed instructions.
- Observed changes in client behavior or physical condition and reported to supervisor or family members.
- Organized interactive activities like puzzles or board games that stimulate cognitive functioning.
- Accompanied clients on walks outdoors for exercise and fresh air.
- Assisted with mobility issues by providing assistance with walking or transferring from one place to another.
- Encouraged participation in recreational activities such as reading books and playing games.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
Education
Home Health Aide - Home Health Care
Cornerstone
Spokane, WA 01.2019 - 04.2020
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Vital sign monitoring
- Care plan development
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emergency response
- Health education
- Client transportation
- Team collaboration
- Record keeping
- Time management
- Client observation
- Mobility assistance
- Compassionate client care
- Crisis intervention
- Transportation assistance
- Mobility activities
- Family caregiver education
- Medication organization
- Vital signs monitoring
- Client documentation
- Bathing assistance
- Wound care
- Behavioral support
- Behavioral management
- Ambulation assistance
- Client safety and first aid
- Housekeeping
- Schedule management
- State regulations
- Personal care services
- ADL support
- Interpersonal communication
- Dressing assistance
- Bedside care
- Clinical quality program standards
- Exercise program support
- Patient education
- Respiratory care
- Chronic disease management
- Patient transport
- Feeding assistance
- Care plan assessment
- Toileting assistance
- Nutrition management
- Behavior redirection
- Meal preparation
- Patient advocacy
- Patient lifting techniques
- Community activities
- Specialized dietary needs
- Light housekeeping
- Patient transportation
- Case management experience
- First aid and safety
- Spiritual support and companionship
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Social interaction facilitation
- Medical terminology and equipment
- Pain management
- Psychological support
- Progress documentation
- Medical charting
- Care plan management
- Recording vital signs
- Quality program protocols
- Home safety assessments
- Ambulation techniques
- Clinical documentation and reporting
- Catheter care assistance
- Documentation
- Safety procedures
- Dementia support
- Physical therapy support
Certification
- CPR
- Food handlers permit
- Certified to work with developmentally disabled
- Mental health
- Nurse delegation
- Diabetes
- Home health aide
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Senior delight oasis afh
03.2020 - Current
Home Health Aide - Home Health Care
Cornerstone
01.2019 - 04.2020
Home Health Aide
Private Care Giver
08.2014 - 04.2017
Companion Caregiver
Star Lights
01.2010 - 09.2013