Amber Cecil
Gallatin
Summary
Dedicated In Home Health Aide with a proven track record at Access II Independent Living, skilled in compassionate communication and nutritional meal preparation. Enhanced patient well-being through attentive care and established trust-based relationships, while maintaining meticulous documentation and promoting independence. Committed to delivering high-quality support and fostering a positive environment for clients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
In Home Health Aide
Access Ii Independent Living
Gallatin, MO
09.2023 - 04.2026
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Maintained accurate records of client care and progress notes.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care in their homes.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discussed observations with supervisor or case manager.
- Prepared nutritious meals for patients based on dietary restrictions and preferences, contributing to overall health improvement.
- Maintained clean and safe living spaces for patients by performing light housekeeping duties regularly.
- Provided emotional support and companionship for patients, creating a positive atmosphere in their homes.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient progress reports, sharing information with healthcare team members as needed.
- Established trust-based relationships with patients and their families through empathetic listening skills.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
Dietary Manager
Daviess County Nursing and Rehab
Gallatin, MO
09.2020 - 03.2023
- Developed and implemented menus that meet dietary guidelines and resident preferences.
- Managed inventory of food supplies, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Trained staff on food preparation and sanitation protocols to maintain high-quality service.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to address dietary needs of residents effectively.
- Conducted regular audits to ensure adherence to health regulations and improve kitchen operations.
- Led initiatives for cost-effective purchasing while maintaining nutritional standards in meals.
- Streamlined communication between kitchen staff and nursing personnel for efficient service delivery.
- Purchased food supplies for department according to budget limitations.
- Consulted with dietitians to plan menus appropriate for patient needs.
- Interviewed, hired and trained dietary personnel to provide optimal service.
- Conducted regular audits of food storage areas, ensuring adherence to cleanliness and food safety protocols.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations through meticulous record-keeping and documentation of all dietary department activities.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better pricing and more reliable deliveries for necessary supplies.
- Optimized kitchen workflow processes which led to reduced preparation times while maintaining high-quality meals.
- Visited with residents to inquire about satisfaction, quality, and personal preferences.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the dietary department through ongoing assessment and modification of processes and procedures.
- Championed an environment focused on teamwork and collaboration among dietary department staff members leading toward improved morale.
- Monitored production to check safety, standardized production and appropriate portioning.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing regular training sessions on food safety, sanitation, and dietary guidelines.
- Increased employee retention rate through proactive leadership style focusing on open communication and staff recognition for hard work and achievements.
- Worked closely with dieticians to ensure proper implementation of therapeutic diets for patients with specific medical conditions.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
- Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
Education
GED -
St Joseph Adult Education & Literacy Center
Saint Joseph, MO07.2023
Skills
- Bathing assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Compassionate communication
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Meal preparation
- Housekeeping duties
- Transfer techniques
- Mobility assistance
- Laundry services
- First aid and CPR
- Toileting assistance
- Errand running
- Housekeeping
- Documentation
- Light housekeeping
- Schedule management
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Bathing support
- Personal care
- Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
In Home Health Aide
Access Ii Independent Living
09.2023 - 04.2026
Dietary Manager
Daviess County Nursing and Rehab
09.2020 - 03.2023
GED -
St Joseph Adult Education & Literacy Center