Crystal Corral
University Place,WA
Summary
Compassionate home healthcare professional offering demonstrated success in aligning daily activities with care plans and expediently reporting any client status changes. Promotes formation of habits for sustainable health improvement. In-depth knowledge of behavior redirection strategies. Sympathetic personal care aide with several years of experience supporting patients with activities of daily living. Professional and clear communicator when instructing and assisting patients as well as when reporting information to healthcare team and supervisors. Reliable personal care professional bringing several years of experience in personal care assistant roles. Skilled in addressing physical and mental disabilities and monitoring needs for convalescent patients. Trusted to care for patients at varying stages of life. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Activities Director
Alaska Gardens Healthcare and Rehab Facility
Tacoma, WA
11.2022 - 08.2024
- Trained and managed assistants and delegated tasks for staff members.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate resident preferences for leisure time pursuits.
- Facilitated discussion groups that focused on current topics relevant to seniors.
- Contributed to community-focused public relations.
- Maintained records on attendance at various events and tracked progress made by participants in therapeutic programs.
- Assisted residents with developing and maintaining positive social skills, mental aptitude, confidence and strong interpersonal connections.
- Organized group outings to local attractions such as museums, parks, and theaters.
- Trained workers in company procedures or policies.
- Inspected rides, games and vehicles to detect wear and damage.
- Planned and published calendar of events for facility.
- Instructed residents in recreational activities to meet specific psychological and physical needs.
Individual Provider
Consumer Direct Care Washington
Tacoma, WA
01.2001 - 10.2024
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as meal preparation, light housekeeping and shopping.
- Accompanied clients on outings such as movies or dinner dates.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times such as illness or death of loved ones.
- Maintained accurate records of all services provided including date, time, duration, type of service rendered.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Encouraged clients to participate in recreational activities such as reading books and playing board games.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Administered medications according to instructions from physician or nurse practitioner.
- Reported any changes in condition that may warrant further evaluation by healthcare professionals.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mount Tahoma High School
Tacoma, WA06-2002
Skills
- Client confidentiality
- Professionalism and ethics
- Documentation proficiency
- First aid and CPR
- Exceptional communication
- Cultural history
- Injury prevention
- Review cases
- Adaptability
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Dementia care
- Personal care aide (PCA)
- Patient ambulation
- Care plan implementation
- Direct care aide
- Meal planning and preparation
- Household cleaning
- Toileting assistance
- Time management
- Cooking and meal preparation
Accomplishments
- Deans List (Pierce Community College).
- National Honor Society (Pierce Community College)
- High School extra curricular teams, clubs, and groups.
- Leadership roles in education settings and work environments.
Affiliations
- Outdoor Activities
- "Team Mom" for Chief Leschi High School, Varsity Football team.
- Crafting
- Painting
- Volunteer work
- Visiting Museums
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Activities Director
Alaska Gardens Healthcare and Rehab Facility
11.2022 - 08.2024
Individual Provider
Consumer Direct Care Washington
01.2001 - 10.2024
High School Diploma -
Mount Tahoma High School
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