Amy Ball
Kingston,MI
Summary
Hello My name is Amy Ball I am a hardworking single mom who loves taking care of people. I have a history of taking care of the elderly and handicapped people. I also took care of my father when he was slowly dying from cyrrhosis.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Healthcare At Home
Cass City, MI
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
Home Health Care Provider
Relicare
Cass City, MI
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Completed household management tasks for clients within private home settings.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
Healthcare Assistant
Harrington Home
Brown City, MI
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Supervised patients on commodes, in toilets, and bathrooms and assisted patients with hygiene needs.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
Health Care Aide
Harrington Home
Brown City, MI
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
In-Home Healthcare Provider
Healthcare At Home
Cass City, MI
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Completed household management tasks for clients within private home settings.
Production Operator
Midwest Rubber Company
Deckerville, MI
03.2018 - 08.2019
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
Assembly Production Operator
Regency Plastics Co
Ubly, MI
02.2017 - 05.2019
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
Forklift Operator
Family Dollar Distribution Center
Ashley, IN
09.2013 - 07.2015
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
Repacker
Family Dollar Distribution Center
Morehead, KY
06.2009 - 04.2013
- Placed items into bags, boxes or other containers.
- Cleaned and maintained production area and equipment.
- Assembled boxes, cartons and containers to package items.
- Re-packaged damaged or incorrectly packaged items.
- Utilized adhesive labels and other materials to package items.
- Loaded items onto conveyor belts and pallets.
- Loaded and unloaded items from production line.
Assembly Worker
Emerson Power Transmission
Morehead, KY
05.2007 - 08.2009
- Completed assigned tasks quickly to decrease production time.
- Followed detailed assembly instructions, processes and procedures.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Notified supervisor of issues with equipment or production.
- Visually inspected devices for defects and placed defective items into reject bin.
CNA
Autumnwood Of Deckerville
Deckerville, MI
01.2004 - 03.2007
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Caretaker
Resident Advancement
Sandusky, MI
06.1998 - 01.2003
Education
GED -
Morehead Adult ED
Morehead, KY2009
Skills
- Quality Program Protocols
- Personal Care Assistance
- Household Support
- First Aid and Safety
- Patient Care
- Household Chores
- ADL Support
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Preventative Care Education
- Compassionate Client Care
- Care Plan Assessment
- Medical Reminders
- Clinical Documentation and Reporting
- Medical Terminology and Equipment
- Bathing and Dressing
- Patient Transport
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Medical Charting
- Mobilization Support
- Community Activities
- Recording Vital Signs
- Light Housekeeping
- Dietary Needs
- Administering Medicines
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Patient and Family Interaction
- Schedule Management
- Special Needs Care
- Wellness Support
- Oral Hygiene
- Client Requirements
- Family Support and Instruction
- Physician Communication
- Client Direct Care
- Oxygen Initiation
- ADLs Assistance
- Electronic Medical Record Software
- Mental Health Support
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Healthcare At Home
09.2023 - Current
Home Health Care Provider
Relicare
03.2023 - 07.2023
Healthcare Assistant
Harrington Home
11.2022 - 03.2023
Health Care Aide
Harrington Home
12.2021 - 06.2022
In-Home Healthcare Provider
Healthcare At Home
01.2021 - 03.2021
Production Operator
Midwest Rubber Company
03.2018 - 08.2019
Assembly Production Operator
Regency Plastics Co
02.2017 - 05.2019
Forklift Operator
Family Dollar Distribution Center
09.2013 - 07.2015
Repacker
Family Dollar Distribution Center
06.2009 - 04.2013
Assembly Worker
Emerson Power Transmission
05.2007 - 08.2009
CNA
Autumnwood Of Deckerville
01.2004 - 03.2007
Caretaker
Resident Advancement
06.1998 - 01.2003
GED -
Morehead Adult ED