Kerri Krstovich
Purling,NY
Summary
Developmental Assistant specializing in advocacy and team collaboration. Designed and executed tailored learning programs, effectively tracking individual progress to ensure positive outcomes for clients with developmental disabilities. Skilled in crisis management and communication, with extensive experience in creating personalized care plans and facilitating activities that promote social and emotional growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Developmental Assistant 2
NYS OPWDD
Cairo , NY
12.2015 - Current
- Supported individuals with developmental disabilities in daily living activities.
- Assisted in creating and implementing personalized care plans.
- Facilitated recreational and social activities for clients' engagement.
- Developed positive relationships with individuals' families through effective communication. Communicated regularly with family members about changes in the individual's behavior or condition, as well as their needs.
- Trained new staff on best practices for supporting clients.
- Developed learning programs specially tailored for each individual with developmental delays.
- Maintained accurate records regarding client's health, progress, treatments.
- Facilitated activities that promote social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of individuals.
- Collaborated with other team members to provide comprehensive services for individuals.
- Monitored their progress towards goals and objectives outlined in Individual Service Plans.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment by providing instruction on daily living skills such as personal hygiene and meal preparation.
- Assisted in the development of individualized plans to support participants with disabilities.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to crisis situations involving individuals.
- Implemented behavior management strategies as needed to ensure a safe environment for all involved.
- Encouraged self-advocacy among individuals while advocating on behalf of them when necessary.
- Performed assessments to determine individual limitations and strengths.
- Consulted and collaborated with other professionals to provide continuity of patient-family care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Columbia Greene Community College
Greenport, NY05-2009
Skills
- Care plan development
- Behavioral management
- Progress monitoring
- Individual assessments
- Activity facilitation
- Client advocacy
Languages
ASL
Limited
Timeline
Developmental Assistant 2
NYS OPWDD
12.2015 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Columbia Greene Community College
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