Ameris Hughes
Aurora,CO
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care.
Focused healthcare professional well-versed in promoting a healthy lifestyle by coordinating and supervising activities in alignment with client needs and abilities. Proven history of inspiring and fostering client well-being across several years of experience in related roles. Dedicated to serving unique needs of each client and improving quality of life.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Public Partnerships
Commerce City, Colorado
2025.05 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care routines.
- Communicated effectively with clients to understand their needs and preferences.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at all times.
- Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.
- Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
- Ensured safety of patients by monitoring environment and responding promptly to any emergency situations that may arise.
- Utilized adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers or canes as needed.
Registered Behavior Technician
Action Behavior Centers
Aurora, CO
2024.10 - 2025.05
- Implemented individualized treatment plans for children with behavioral challenges.
- Collaborated with therapists to track client progress and adjust interventions.
- Utilized data collection tools to monitor behavior and report findings.
- Developed engaging activities to promote social skills and communication in clients.
- Trained new staff on behavior management strategies and center protocols.
- Tracked data and monitored progress of student's goals and objectives.
- Provided direct one-on-one instruction to children with autism in a variety of settings.
- Provided verbal prompts, physical guidance, or other forms of prompting when necessary.
- Utilized Applied Behavioral Analysis principles in daily instruction activities.
- Implemented visual supports such as schedules, picture cards.
- Facilitated social skills groups for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
- Engaged students through play activities while incorporating therapeutic techniques.
- Observed student behavior in various environments to assess levels of functioning and progress towards goals.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss case updates and collaborate on treatment plans.
- Instructed staff members on how to implement behavioral interventions and utilize positive reinforcement strategies effectively.
- Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments to identify target behaviors and develop strategies for reduction and elimination.
Lead Medication Technician
Nightingale Assisted living
Arvada, Colorado
2022.06 - 2024.10
- Administered prescribed medications to residents following safety protocols.
- Monitored residents for side effects and reported changes to medical staff.
- Trained new medication technicians on proper medication handling procedures.
- Communicated effectively with residents and families regarding medication management.
- Conducted regular audits of medication supplies to prevent shortages or errors.
- Assisted in the inventory management of controlled substances and other medications.
- Managed the ordering process for pharmaceuticals from approved vendors in accordance with department policies and procedures.
- Adhered strictly to HIPAA guidelines when handling patient information.
- Processed refill requests received by telephone or fax accurately and efficiently.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at all times.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
Behavioral Health Technician
Pathfinder’s Addiction Recovery Center
Aurora, Colorado
2022.01 - 2022.08
- Monitored patient behavior in group and individual therapy sessions.
- Assisted in developing individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare providers.
- Ensured a safe and supportive environment for all patients.
- Educated patients on addiction recovery resources and strategies.
- Documented behavioral incidents to keep accurate records.
- Provided emotional support to clients and patients dealing with difficult situations.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress and treatments received.
- Completed daily client rounds and tracked client movements.
- Encouraged positive interactions between other Behavioral Health Technicians and clients and patients.
- Responded promptly to any emergency situations that may arise within the facility.
- Educated clients on important life skills, housekeeping, and food preparation.
- Performed searches of resident belongings prior to admissions and throughout stays.
- Administered medications to residents following prescribed schedules and protocols.
- Monitored and documented patient responses to medications accurately.
- Maintained medication inventory and ordered supplies as needed.
- Assisted nursing staff with medication-related inquiries and concerns.
- Ensured that all prescribed medications were taken as ordered by physician.
- Maintained accurate records of all medication administered to residents.
- Assisted with ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and delivering medications throughout the facility.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient health information at all times.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Cribs to Crayons
Aurora, Colorado
2018.04 - 2021.01
- Developed engaging lesson plans for toddlers to enhance early learning experiences.
- Supervised classroom activities to ensure a safe and nurturing environment.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress and developmental needs.
- Implemented daily routines that promote healthy habits and social skills.
- Organized educational play sessions that foster creativity and exploration.
- Evaluated children's progress through observational assessments and documentation.
- Coordinated with other educators to create a cohesive learning curriculum for toddlers.
- Created and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that encouraged physical, social, emotional and cognitive development.
- Developed and fostered positive relationships with parents of toddlers in the program.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Encouraged creative expression through art projects or music activities.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Assisted with daily operations such as mealtime preparation, diaper changing, toilet training and nap time routines.
- Attended professional development trainings related to early childhood education topics.
- Participated in team meetings designed to share best practices related to toddler caregiving techniques.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss developmental milestones achieved by children under care.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Managed classroom supplies inventory, ensuring adequate materials were available at all times.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cherokee Trail High School
Aurora, Colorado2018-05
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient monitoring
- Behavioral assessment
- Individualized treatment planning
- Client relationship management
- Health and safety compliance
- Data tracking and reporting
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Emotional support provision
- Training and mentoring
- Time management
- Memory care techniques
- Behavior redirection
- Compassionate care
- Housekeeping
- Adaptable under pressure
- CPR certified
- Companionship
- Patient management
- Shopping and errands
- Indirect patient care
- Patient lifting techniques
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Cooking and meal preparation
- Household tasks
- Direct patient care
- Chronic disease management
- Dressing assistance
- First aid and CPR
- Toileting assistance
- Activities of daily living support
- Fall prevention
- Dependable and responsible
- Verbal and written communication
- Elderly care
- Daily living assistance
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Public Partnerships
2025.05 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Action Behavior Centers
2024.10 - 2025.05
Lead Medication Technician
Nightingale Assisted living
2022.06 - 2024.10
Behavioral Health Technician
Pathfinder’s Addiction Recovery Center
2022.01 - 2022.08
Lead Toddler Teacher
Cribs to Crayons
2018.04 - 2021.01
High School Diploma -
Cherokee Trail High School