Crista Long
Belleville
Summary
Attentive with background caring for multiple children simultaneously. Positive role model focused on supporting development and teaching new skills. Certified in first aid and CPR with dedication to creating safe, inclusive and engaging learning environments for all children.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Aide
The Guidance Center
06.2023 - Current
- Observed and monitored children's activities.
- Offered caring companionship and emotional support.
- Incorporated play-based activities into daily routines to promote cognitive development and enhance social skills among young learners.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, resources, and ideas for continuous improvement of the curriculum.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, encouraging open communication, and maintaining consistent routines.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
Paitent Attendant
Manpower Staffing
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Demonstrated empathy and kindness to display positive character traits.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Employed positive reinforcement methods to encourage good behavior.
Rehabilitation Technician
Special Tree Rehabilitation
02.2020 - 11.2022
- Informed nurses and therapists of any requests from physicians, patients and visitors.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of clinic or treatment environment.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Transferred, moved and ambulated patients to and from departments with wheelchairs and stretchers.
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques for patient transfers and positioning.
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
- Assisted in patient care activities such as bathing, eating and all other daily needs.
- Communicated back to nurses and therapists regarding patient performance and condition.
- Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Established collaborative relationships with patients through consistent and meaningful communication.
Recess /Lunch Aide
Keystone Academy School
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean student areas.
- Regulated dismissal of students by section and guided disposal of tray and silverware in return area.
- Restocked condiments, beverages and utensils per expected use levels.
- Circulated among tables to assist young students and special needs children with opening milk containers and lunch items.
- Assisted with timely food delivery and student requests.
- Provided attentive service and proactively assessed student needs.
- Transported dirty utensils, dishes, and trays to kitchen to help team stay on top of cleaning.
- Organized students entering cafeteria into various food lines to keep groups flowing smoothly.
- Cleaned and sanitized surfaces, tools and equipment.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
Caregiver
Island Pines Residential Assisted Living
03.2016 - 02.2018
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Education
High School Diploma -
Belleville High School
Belleville, MI06.2009
Skills
- Team Goals
- Emotional Support
- Critical Thinking
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Patient Care
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Cpr and First Aid Certification
- Direct Patient Care
- Attentive to People
- Caregiver and Family Support
- Behavior Redirection
Timeline
Site Aide
The Guidance Center
06.2023 - Current
Paitent Attendant
Manpower Staffing
05.2022 - 01.2023
Rehabilitation Technician
Special Tree Rehabilitation
02.2020 - 11.2022
Recess /Lunch Aide
Keystone Academy School
01.2019 - 05.2021
Caregiver
Island Pines Residential Assisted Living
03.2016 - 02.2018
High School Diploma -
Belleville High School
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