Sara Fyffe
Lucasville,OH
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.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Aging in Place
Portsmouth, OH
08.2026 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities to promote independence.
- Monitored and recorded client health information for caregiver reference.
- Prepared and served nutritious meals according to dietary needs.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at home.
- Maintained a clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Direct Support Professional
Star,Inc.
Portsmouth, OH
08.2024 - 08.2026
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Developed and implemented individualized support plans for clients' needs.
- Monitored clients' health and well-being, reporting any changes to supervisors.
- Facilitated community integration through social interaction and recreational activities.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure consistent support services delivery.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and incidents as required.
- Trained new staff on best practices in client care and support techniques.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Bartender/Waitress
Don's Stag Bar
Portsmouth, Ohio
09.2022 - 07.2024
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced bar environment.
- Engaged with patrons to create a welcoming atmosphere and enhance experiences.
- Mixed drinks and cocktails according to bar recipes and customer preferences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area throughout shifts.
- Managed accurate bar tabs and processed cash and credit card transactions.
- Handled inventory management, restocking supplies as needed during shifts.
- Carefully inspected identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
- Persuaded highly intoxicated customers to stop drinking and arranged alternative transportation.
Cashier/Attendant
1st Stop
Rosemount, OH
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale system.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of checkout area and surrounding displays.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided excellent service.
- Stocked shelves and ensured product availability for customers.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
- Processed efficient and accurate cash, check, debit and credit card payments using Point-of-Sale system.
- Checked personal identifications during alcohol and tobacco sales.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of store displays and merchandise.
Student Instructor/Math Tutor
Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, Ohio
08.2017 - 09.2020
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with students who needed extra support.
- Tutored freshmen in college-level math courses, coordinating tutoring hours with lab instructors and teachers.
- Assisted students with homework and exam preparation in various math subjects.
- Demonstrated how to use calculators, computers, and other technology tools for problem-solving tasks in mathematics.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student groups.
- Facilitated discussions to enhance student understanding of course material.
- Collaborated with faculty to align instructional strategies with curriculum goals.
- Held office hours outside of regular classes for additional academic assistance.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - BSN
Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OHSkills
- Personal care
- Health monitoring
- Nutritional assessment
- Medication administration
- Recording vital signs
- Clinical documentation and reporting
- Documentation accuracy
- Client safety
- Dementia support
- Behavior redirection
- Patient advocacy
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Communication skills
Certification
- CPR certification-current
- First Aid certification-current
- VNS certification-current
- Med Pass certification-current
- Wheelchair training-current
- All DODD required training-current
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Aging in Place
08.2026 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Star,Inc.
08.2024 - 08.2026
Bartender/Waitress
Don's Stag Bar
09.2022 - 07.2024
Cashier/Attendant
1st Stop
03.2021 - 09.2022
Student Instructor/Math Tutor
Shawnee State University
08.2017 - 09.2020
Some College (No Degree) - BSN
Shawnee State University