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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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