Katherine Kerska
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with a proven track record at PineRest, excelling in crisis intervention and team training. Skilled in emotional support and data entry, I effectively managed operations to enhance patient care. Committed to fostering a compassionate environment while ensuring compliance with care plans and promoting wellness practices.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Supervisor
PineRest
05.2023 - Current
- Actively participate in safety management, crisis intervention and prevention to at risk youth
- Coordinated daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and optimal patient care within a crisis residential unit
- Assisted in training new staff on protocols and procedures to enhance team performance.
- Managed daily tasks, delegating responsibilities effectively to optimize team resources and meet deadlines.
- On call rotation responsibilities
PCA (Patient Care Assistant)
Trinity Health
08.2019 - 04.2023
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety for clients on neurological and psychiatric units
- Monitored clients' health conditions, reporting changes to healthcare professionals.
- Educated clients on health management and wellness practices for improved quality of life.
- Vitals, glucose checks, blood draws, EKG monitoring
Caregiver
Ida Maes LLC
03.2018 - 02.2020
- Provided compassionate support to clients with daily living activities and mobility assistance.
- Administered medications and monitored health indicators, ensuring compliance with care plans.
- Developed individualized care strategies through collaboration with healthcare professionals and families.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of Michigan, Flint
Flint, MI05-2027
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI11-2025
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Blue Heron Academy
Grand Rapids, MI03-2019
High School Diploma -
Sparta High School
Sparta, MI05-2018
Skills
- Strong communication
- Emotional support
- De-escalation skills
- Professionalism
- Empathy
- Data Entry Experience
- Training and mentoring
Certification
- First Aid/CPR/AED Training
- Trauma Informed Care Training- certificate
- Suicide Risk Assessment Training- certificate
- DBT Training- certificate
- ABA Informed Training- certificate
- Diversity and Managing Unconscious Bias Training- certificate
- Preventing Sexual Harassment Training- certificate
Timeline
Assistant Supervisor
PineRest
05.2023 - Current
PCA (Patient Care Assistant)
Trinity Health
08.2019 - 04.2023
Caregiver
Ida Maes LLC
03.2018 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of Michigan, Flint
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Grand Rapids Community College
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Blue Heron Academy
High School Diploma -
Sparta High School
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