SARAH AMANDA HARMON
17572 W Andora Str,AZ
Summary
Non-Medical Home Care Director and entrepreneur with 15+ years of healthcare leadership experience. Proven crisis leader who founded a home care company during COVID-19 to protect vulnerable elderly populations. Expert at managing complex operations, building cost-effective service models, and leading teams to deliver compassionate, culturally sensitive care.ns.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Brave Hearts Care Solutions of Arizona
Chandler, AZ
12.2024 - Current
- Established and directed operations for a premier non-medical home care agency, driving business growth, strategic planning, and client-centered care models across Arizona.
- Ensured strict adherence to state regulatory frameworks, maintaining flawless compliance standards for non-medical home care delivery and workforce management.
- Recruited, trained, and led high-performing care teams, fostering a culture of empathy, reliability, and culturally sensitive care for vulnerable seniors and private clients.
- Cultivated strong community and healthcare partnerships to build a robust client referral network and elevate the agency's regional presence.
Director
Harmony Staffing Solutions
Pasadena, CA
04.2021 - Current
- Launched a clinical staffing agency during the COVID-19 pandemic to directly combat critical labor shortages across regional nursing homes and long-term care facilities.
- Recruited, vetted, and deployed frontline healthcare professionals, including Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
- Partnered with healthcare facility administrators to swiftly fill urgent, high-volume staffing gaps, ensuring continuous patient care and regulatory compliance during a public health crisis.
Director
Brave Hearts Home Care
Pasadena, CA
07.2020 - Current
- Directed the pandemic-era startup of a non-medical home care agency, establishing all core policy and regulatory compliance frameworks from the ground up.
- Formulated institutional operating guidelines, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and organizational forms to standardize care delivery.
- Managed strategic development and business administration, ensuring resilient, client-centered service models during a public health crisis.
Client Coordinator
National Health Foundation for the Homeless
Los Angeles, CA
12.2017 - 12.2019
- Conducted critical client condition assessments to identify medical emergencies, executing rapid-response protocols and coordinating with emergency paramedics when necessary.
- Provided high-impact crisis intervention and emotional support, proactively resolving client issues and executing regular facility safety checks.
- Managed comprehensive resident documentation and daily flow sheets, ensuring strict administrative accuracy and compliance with institutional standards.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Huntington Home Care
Pasadena, CA
06.2013 - 10.2017
- Monitored, recorded, and tracked patient vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration) and accurately administered prescribed medications.
- Assisted clients with mobility and transfer exercises, actively supporting home-based physical therapy plans to improve patient independence.
- Planned and prepared specialized meals strictly adhering to nutritional guidelines and medically prescribed diets.
- Conducted routine diagnostic screenings, including urinalysis (dipstick tests), vision, and hearing assessments.
- Managed facility inventory, ensuring medical supplies, equipment, and testing instruments were consistently stocked and organized.
Personal Assistant
Donald McFarland
Marina, CA
01.2011 - 06.2013
- Coordinated complex travel itineraries, managed high-priority bookings, and streamlined daily administrative workflows.
- Oversaw household budgets and directed logistics for high-profile client charity events and functions.
- Managed vendor and supplier relations to guarantee premium service delivery, property maintenance, and estate operations.
Residential Counselor
Common Wealth of Massachusetts - Department of Developmental Services Hogan Region Center
Boston, MA
03.2002 - 06.2007
- Maintained primary supervision and high-quality support for residential clients while ensuring seamless shift coverage and operational continuity.
- Enforced program protocols and safety rules, maintained meticulous client records, and executed rapid, effective crisis management during emergencies
Education
CNA Certification -
Red Cross Lowell Of Massachusetts
USA01-2002
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
Makerere University
Kampala, Central Region, Uganda01-1994
Skills
- Executive Leadership & Operations: Oversee agency startup operations, policy development, regulatory compliance, operational guidelines, and strategic business administration
- Clinical & Patient Care: Medication management, personal care (bathing, hygiene, transfers), vital signs monitoring (temperature, pulse, and respiration), and providing physical therapy assistance
- Specialized Care: Experienced in assisting with Optune treatments for cancer patients and familiar with Disease Management Programs
- Administration & Communication: Data management, documentation (resident records, progress reports), scheduling, logistics, critical thinking, and culturally sensitive communication
Timeline
Director
Brave Hearts Care Solutions of Arizona
12.2024 - Current
Director
Harmony Staffing Solutions
04.2021 - Current
Director
Brave Hearts Home Care
07.2020 - Current
Client Coordinator
National Health Foundation for the Homeless
12.2017 - 12.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Huntington Home Care
06.2013 - 10.2017
Personal Assistant
Donald McFarland
01.2011 - 06.2013
Residential Counselor
Common Wealth of Massachusetts - Department of Developmental Services Hogan Region Center
03.2002 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
Makerere University
CNA Certification -
Red Cross Lowell Of Massachusetts