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Janie "Kayla" Chriss

Petersburg,TN

Summary

Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at Flavil Hatcher, adept in elderly and patient care, skilled in emotional regulation. Successfully improves patient quality of life through compassionate support and effective problem-solving. Excels in multitasking and organization, enhancing patient safety and well-being. Proven track record in fostering independence in diverse populations, including those with learning disabilities. Experienced in providing instructional support to students with special needs, utilizing effective communication and collaborative skills to foster a supportive learning environment. Possesses knowledge of behavior management techniques and individualized education plans.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver

Flavil Hatcher
10.2021 - Current
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.

Health Care Assistant

Huntsville Hospital Main STICU
10.2023 - 05.2024
  • Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
  • Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
  • Facilitated smooth patient transfers by coordinating with interdisciplinary teams and families for seamless transitions.
  • Performed vital signs monitoring, ensuring timely reporting of any abnormalities to the medical team.
  • Participated in ongoing training sessions, staying current with best practices in health care assistance.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Fayetteville City Schools
03.2019 - 10.2023
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
  • Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Coordinated with teachers to create inclusive lesson plans that addressed the diverse needs of all learners within the classroom setting.
  • Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
  • Promoted good study habits and student independence to improve quality of student outcomes.
  • Kept open and frequent communication with families to provide regular updates on child's academic progress and individualized needs.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
  • Developed tailor-fit lesson plans to cater to individual needs of each student.
  • Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.

Education

High School Diploma -

North Caddo Magnet High
Vivian, LA
05-2005

Skills

  • Respectful and Compassionate
  • Time Management
  • Elderly and patient care
  • Problem-Solving
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • IEP compliance
  • Learning Disabilities Support
  • Teacher Assistance and Collaboration
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Student Supervision
  • Nonverbal Communication
  • Life Skills Development
  • Autism and spectrum disorders
  • Parental interaction
  • Skills strategies
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Visual Schedules
  • Activity management
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Social Skills Training

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
  • CPR/AED Certification Adult and Child
  • Paraprofessional Educator License - Tennessee Department of Education.

Goals

I am currently working on obtaining my Registered Behavioral Technician certification and hope to have this completed by the end of 2024.

Timeline

Health Care Assistant

Huntsville Hospital Main STICU
10.2023 - 05.2024

Caregiver

Flavil Hatcher
10.2021 - Current

Special Education Paraprofessional

Fayetteville City Schools
03.2019 - 10.2023

High School Diploma -

North Caddo Magnet High

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