Crystal James
Detroit,MI
Summary
Committed Job Seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and ability to adapt to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organization brand.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Coach
Vista Maria, House of the Good Shepard
Dearborn Heights, Michigan
09.2024 - Current
- Assist the youth in everyday activities.
- Assist the youth with building boundaries.
- Instructed group activities for building emotional stability.
- Adhered strictly to rules and regulations of activities department and district.
Direct Support Prefessional
Echols Support Services
Southfield, Michigan
04.2022 - 09.2024
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
Home Health Caregiver
ComForcare Home Care
Farmington Hills, Michigan
11.2011 - 04.2022
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for the client; changing bed linens, cleaning bathrooms, vacuuming carpets, washing dishes, laundry.
Education
GED -
New Horizons Academy
Detroit, MI07-2004
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Effective communication
- First aid and safety
- Team-building
- Care plan management
- Medication Administration
- Customer service
- General housekeeping Ability
- Multitasking
Timeline
Youth Coach
Vista Maria, House of the Good Shepard
09.2024 - Current
Direct Support Prefessional
Echols Support Services
04.2022 - 09.2024
Home Health Caregiver
ComForcare Home Care
11.2011 - 04.2022
GED -
New Horizons Academy