Amber Thomas
Honey Brook,PA
Summary
Kind Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar with scheduling and managing appointments, coordinating household support, and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
BAYADA
West Chester, Pennsylvania
02.2020 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to clients in home settings.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and mobility support.
- Monitored client health by checking vital signs regularly.
- Facilitated communication between clients and healthcare professionals.
- Developed personalized care plans based on client needs.
- Trained new staff on caregiving protocols and client care techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and care provided.
- Ensured a safe, clean environment for clients at all times.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
M&J cleaning services
M&J
Honey Brook, Pennsylvania
03.2010 - 09.2020
Education
9/10 Center
Coatesville, PASkills
- Personal care assistance
- Care plan development
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emotional support provision
- Dementia care
- Disability support
- Nutrition
- Meal preparation
- Client transportation
- Hoyer lift operation
- Heavy lifting
- Basic housekeeping
- First aid and safety
- Incident reporting
- EMR / EHR
Certification
- CPR
Timeline
Caregiver
BAYADA
02.2020 - Current
M&J cleaning services
M&J
03.2010 - 09.2020
9/10 Center