Amy R.

About Amy

Hello, My family, friends and co-workers know me as a caring, positive person who tries to find logical solutions to daily problems. I have always been a helper- whether it's assisting an elderly neighbor or taking care of neighborhood children. I like figuring out how to make a person's wish a reality- going for a country drive, cooking a favorite meal, making a craft or enjoying the arts. I find satisfaction in a job well done, and it's important to me to make sure I fully understand a client's physical and emotional needs. One thing I'm most proud of was being a caregiver to a client who ultimately passed away in 2007. He had been institutionalized and heavily medicated for most of his adult life before being placed in a group home situation. He was nonverbal and had cognitive and physical disabilities. I was proud to be on the team that helped him develop strategies for his PTSD, provided calming routines that reassured him, and figuring out his likes/dislikes and wishes. Ultimately he was able to travel to Disneyland and Hawaii, go camping, shop at his favorite stores, have clothing altered to accommodate his short stature and receive help in creating photo albums and keepsakes. Caregiving can be a difficult job, but I am grateful for the amazing people and experiences.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Experience & Education

Volunteer Coordinator- Unpaid position

Sep 2016 - Present

The Marylhurst School

Contact and coordinate volunteer opportunities for families attending The Marylhurst School. Organize and manage events requiring volunteers.

Sep 2016 - Present

Package Handler/Sorter

Jul 2017 - Oct 2017

Amazon Com Inc

Handling and sorting packages for delivery.

Jul 2017 - Oct 2017

Program Manager- Corporate Relations

Oct 2008 - May 2011

University of Oregon

Managed donor list of corporate executives. Assisted with donor events.

Oct 2008 - May 2011

Administrative Assistant- Oregon Bach Festival

Jul 2006 - Oct 2008

University Of Oregon

Assisted Development Officer with managing donors of festival and coordinating events.

Jul 2006 - Oct 2008

Lane Community College

Jan 2002 - Jan 2005

Eugene, OR

Jan 2002 - Jan 2005

Autism Support Specialist

Jun 1995 - May 2001

Oregon Supported Living Program

Assisted developmentally and physically disabled clients at group home and in the community. Gave prescribed oral and topical medications, and charted all medical and behavioral interactions.

Jun 1995 - May 2001

University of Oregon

Jan 1990 - Jan 1995

Eugene, OR

Jan 1990 - Jan 1995

Reviews (1)

November 2017

Lynn K.

Verified Review

My wife Lynn, is very, very pleased with Amy!!

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