Anabel Tapper
Punta Gorda
Summary
Dedicated home health care professional with a proven record of delivering compassionate client support and companionship at Heart Body & Mind. Expertise in vital signs monitoring and emergency response, coupled with exceptional interpersonal communication skills, contributes to enhanced patient well-being and safety. Achieved a 95% patient satisfaction rate through committed service and personalized care. Seeking to leverage experience to further improve client outcomes in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Heart Body & Mind
Fort Myers
06.2016 - 12.2024
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills such as grooming and hygiene habits.
- Transported individuals to medical appointments and assisted with errands.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients.
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping.
- Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Assisted clients with proper exercises and rehabilitation.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Entertained, conversed with or read aloud to patients to maintain mental health and alertness.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
Home Health Aide (HHA)
BrightStar Care Home Healthcare Company
Venice
09.2016 - 01.2019
- Administered prescribed medications under direction from physician.
- Administered medications as instructed by physician or nurse practitioner.
- Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
- Checked patients' pulse, temperature and respiration.
- Provided emotional support to clients dealing with chronic illnesses or end-of-life situations.
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping.
- Participated in developing individualized care plans based on medical orders and assessments.
- Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Managed patient transportation and appointment scheduling.
- Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
- Directed patients in prescribed exercises or in use of braces or artificial limbs.
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times as per HIPAA regulations.
- Collected information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, and doctors.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Maintained updated records and safeguarded patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and social events.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
- Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading, and board games.
- Transported individuals to medical appointments and assisted with errands.
- Assisted clients with proper exercises and rehabilitation.
- Documented patient status and reported changes in care needs.
- Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills such as grooming and hygiene habits.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients.
- Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Entertained, conversed with or read aloud to patients to maintain mental health and alertness.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Custodian
Charlotte County Airport Authority
Punta Gorda Airport
07.2016 - 12.2016
- Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors; cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, and other common areas; emptying trash cans and disposing of waste appropriately.
- Cleaned windows, glass partitions, and mirrors using soapy water or other cleaners.
- Kept business entrances clean, tidy and professional in appearance.
- Assisting with special projects related to custodial care as assigned by supervisor or manager.
- Monitoring inventory levels of consumable items like toiletries and garbage bags throughout the facility and restocking shelves accordingly.
- Checked inventory for required supplies and made lists for needed cleaning products.
- Ensuring all equipment is properly maintained and serviced regularly according to manufacturer guidelines.
- Polished windows, glass partitions or mirrors using sponges or squeegees.
- Disinfecting high-touch areas including doorknobs, handrails on stairs, escalators, and elevator buttons.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly stored after use.
- Stocking restrooms with necessary paper products such as toilet paper and paper towels; replenishing soap dispensers when needed.
- Completed routine maintenance checks, notifying management of needed repairs.
- Maintaining an organized storage area for custodial supplies and equipment; ordering additional items when needed.
- Wiped down various surfaces with approved cleaning products to prevent growth of bacteria and viruses.
- Maintaining the security of the building by locking doors after hours; ensuring all entrances are closed securely.
- Followed safety processes for all manual and electric cleaning equipment.
- Maintained accountability for building keys, master keys and access cards.
- Adhering strictly to health and safety regulations while performing duties.
- Notified building managers about needed repairs to maintain public safety.
Companion Aide
Heavenly Hearts Companion Services
Port Charlotte
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Helped to create a positive atmosphere for the client by engaging in meaningful conversations.
- Monitored client's condition by observing physical and mental status.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to individual dietary requirements.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to clients.
- Respected clients' privacy at all times while providing compassionate care.
- Engaged with clients in meaningful conversations about current events or topics of interest.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties such as laundry, changing bed linens and tidying up living spaces.
- Supported clients in maintaining a safe environment by helping them stay organized and ensuring that all safety protocols were followed.
- Provided personal care services such as toileting assistance, help with ambulation and transfers from bed to wheelchair or walker.
- Kept family members informed of changes in client's condition or needs.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Encouraged clients to participate in recreational activities such as reading books, playing board games or going out for walks.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal outcomes for each client served.
Deli Clerk
Publix
Punta Gorda
08.2015 - 11.2015
- Adhered to health and safety standards while preparing food.
- Wiped down tables and removed trash and dirty plates to provide clean, welcoming dining environment.
- Assessed customer needs, evaluated food allergies and suggested additional menu items as appropriate.
- Responded to customer questions regarding product availability.
- Stocked shelves with fresh items daily.
- Checked and recorded refrigerator and freezer temperatures to maintain food quality and freshness.
- Assisted customers with selecting products from the deli case or menu board.
- Tailored orders to address customer allergies and gluten concerns.
- Assembled and served meals according to specific guest requirements.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining a polite demeanor.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as restocking supplies and cleaning work areas at the end of shift.
- Greeted customers in a friendly and professional manner.
- Talked pleasantly with customers while taking orders and promoted positive image for business.
- Offered samples to promote and upsell specials.
- Processed payments on cash register and counted back bills and change to patrons.
- Adhered to health regulations regarding food handling and sanitation standards.
- Operated cash register accurately and efficiently for customer transactions.
- Maintained cleanliness of the deli area and equipment.
Cashier
Sam's Club
Port Charlotte
11.2013 - 07.2015
- Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find store items.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Answered customers' questions and provided information on store procedures or policies.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Processed efficient and accurate cash, check, debit and credit card payments using Point-of-Sale system.
- Processed credit card, cash, and check payments, ensuring all transactions were accurate.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally in accordance with company policy.
- Processed returned merchandise by strictly following store return and exchange procedures.
- Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by sanitizing register belts, emptying trash cans and organizing candy racks.
- Checked personal identifications during alcohol and tobacco sales.
- Verified customer age requirement for alcohol or tobacco purchases.
- Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Counted and balanced cashier drawers.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
Food Inspector
Tyson Food Corporation
Ponca City
05.2005 - 05.2007
- Educated staff on current regulations governing food safety and sanitation measures.
- Checked food storage areas, displays and equipment such as freezers and refrigerators to review temperatures, cleanliness, and stock.
- Maintained visual control of condemned items until proper disposal procedures were completed.
- Marked materials with grade or acceptance status.
- Verified that products were labeled correctly according to applicable laws and regulations.
- Inspected meat carefully to identify abnormal color or other factors suggesting consumption safety concerns.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Pig Meat Muscle Puller
Tyson Food Corporation
Madison
06.2004 - 12.2004
- Coordinated with team members to meet daily production targets.
- Kept work area clean at all times following proper sanitation protocols.
- Performed light maintenance on machinery used during the pulling process as needed.
- Followed quality control guidelines to ensure product integrity.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
Education
Associate - Medical Assisting
Brown Mackie College
Miami, FL01.2012
GED -
Central Wyoming College
Riverton, WY05-1997
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Southern Technical College
Port Charlotte, FLSkills
- Home Health Aide (HHA)
- Phlebotomy
- Medical Office Experience
- Venipuncture
- Vital Signs
- Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Medical Scheduling
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Caregiving
- Personal care
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nutritional meal planning
- Patient documentation
- Emergency response
- Companionship support
- Basic housekeeping
- Client transportation
- Independent living support
- First aid and safety
- Compassionate client care
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Clinical documentation and reporting
- Dressing assistance
- Meal preparation
- Feeding assistance
- Psychological support
- Ambulation assistance
- Personal care services
- Transportation assistance
- Patient transportation
- Care plan implementation
- Dementia support
- Toileting assistance
- Bedside care
- Mobility support
- Housekeeping
- Recording vital signs
- Medical charting
- Interpersonal communication
- Ambulation techniques
- Light housekeeping
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Infection control
- Patient care
- Patient lifting techniques
- Client documentation
- Client safety and first aid
Certification
Level 2 Background, 09/01/15, Present.(Update every 5 years)
Certifications.
CPR/BLS Provider.09/9/2024-09/2026
OSHA.TB and Hepatitis
HIV/AIDS
HIPPA/COBRA.
Alzheimer's Disease
Elder Abuse,Neglect and Exploitation
Pain Management Acute/Chronic
Culture Competence
Domestic Violence
Trauma Spinal Cord Injuries
Communication with Cognitively Impaired Patients
Assistance with Self Administration of Medications
Willing To Relocate
- Punta Gorda, FL
- Port Charlotte, FL
- North Port, FL
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Spanish, Fluent
Additional Information - Areas Of Expertise
- Demonstrated proficiency in taking patient medical histories and vital signs, as well as in performing venipunctures, injections and various diagnostic procedures and tests (e.g., EKGs, hematology, urinalysis).
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, maintain medical records and patient processing, focused on the health concerns of patients.
- Took patient medical histories and vital signs, as well as in performing venipunctures, injections and various diagnostic procedures and ancillary tests (e.g., EKGs, hematology and urinalysis).
- Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of all facilities, exam rooms and equipment.
- Helped implement practice's quality assurance and control program. Efforts ensured compliance with HIPAA, CLIA and OSHA regulations.
- Reacted calmly and effectively in emergency situations, and added the personal, caring touch that immediately put patients at ease.
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Home Health Aide (HHA)
BrightStar Care Home Healthcare Company
09.2016 - 01.2019
Custodian
Charlotte County Airport Authority
07.2016 - 12.2016
Home Health Aide
Heart Body & Mind
06.2016 - 12.2024
Companion Aide
Heavenly Hearts Companion Services
09.2015 - 06.2016
Deli Clerk
Publix
08.2015 - 11.2015
Cashier
Sam's Club
11.2013 - 07.2015
Food Inspector
Tyson Food Corporation
05.2005 - 05.2007
Pig Meat Muscle Puller
Tyson Food Corporation
06.2004 - 12.2004
Level 2 Background, 09/01/15, Present.(Update every 5 years)
Certifications.
CPR/BLS Provider.09/9/2024-09/2026
OSHA.TB and Hepatitis
HIV/AIDS
HIPPA/COBRA.
Alzheimer's Disease
Elder Abuse,Neglect and Exploitation
Pain Management Acute/Chronic
Culture Competence
Domestic Violence
Trauma Spinal Cord Injuries
Communication with Cognitively Impaired Patients
Assistance with Self Administration of Medications
Associate - Medical Assisting
Brown Mackie College
GED -
Central Wyoming College
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Southern Technical College
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