Amber Truax
Logansport
Summary
- Dedicated professional with a friendly demeanor and strong organizational skills, experienced at Veterans Affairs as a VA Care Giver. Proven ability to advocate for clients while ensuring safety and comfort. Adept at maintaining accurate records and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance client well-being. Committed to delivering exceptional care and support.
- Organized, dependable, and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities for employer and maintain clients personalized goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
VA Care Giver
Veterans Affairs
Logansport, IN
08.2023 - 09.2025
- Assisted with (ADL's) such as bathing, housekeeping, meal prepping, using the bathroom, and transporting to and from appointments.
- Mobility- Assisted client with moving to bed to wheelchair
- Record keeping, such as maintaining accurate record of clients bills, and bank statements.
- Wellness Contact- Participating in wellness discussions on behalf of the client
- Advocate support.
- Safety Awareness- keeping clients household with safety precautions
Sales Associate
Simply Tasty Jams & Recreational Installations
Kokomo, IN
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Engaged customers through personalized service, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock availability and organization.
- Conducted product demonstrations, effectively showcasing features and benefits to customers.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and improve store performance.
- Implemented visual merchandising strategies, maintaining appealing product displays to attract customers.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash and ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
Home Health Worker-Developmental Disabilities
Help At Home
Logansport, IN
04.2013 - 03.2017
- Provided personalized care to clients, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Assisted clients with medication management, promoting adherence to prescribed health regimens.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress and changes in health status for care teams.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans based on client needs and preferences.
- CPR Trained
- Transported Clients to all appointments and jobs.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to address client concerns and optimize treatment strategies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lewis Cass High School
Walton, Indiana05-2012
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Dependable and responsible
- Excellent communication
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Organization and time management
- Decision-making
- Problem resolution
- Verbal communication
Timeline
VA Care Giver
Veterans Affairs
08.2023 - 09.2025
Sales Associate
Simply Tasty Jams & Recreational Installations
10.2021 - 03.2023
Home Health Worker-Developmental Disabilities
Help At Home
04.2013 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
Lewis Cass High School