- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
Kimberly Laster
Mountain View,AR
Summary
Skilled Child Developmental Technician from UAMS Kids First, adept in direct patient care and autism spectrum knowledge. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork and stress tolerance, enhancing client satisfaction and independence. Achieved significant improvements in patient care plans, fostering positive growth and development.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Developmental Technician
UAMS Kids First
11.2023 - Current
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing timely and accurate support to individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans tailored to each individual's needs and abilities.
- Offered emotional support for clients during challenging situations or transitions, helping them navigate change effectively.
- Provided compassionate care to clients, fostering a positive and nurturing atmosphere conducive to growth and development.
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay informed on best practices within the field of developmental services.
Elderly Caregiver
Private Care
05.2012 - 01.2022
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Supported seniors during nighttime hours by providing assistance and comfort, ensuring a restful night's sleep.
- Coordinated closely with family members on updates regarding their loved one's condition while respecting privacy.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
- Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations while documenting and sharing pertinent information with authorized parties.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans for each client, addressing specific needs and goals.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing first aid treatment when necessary and alerting medical personnel if required.
Education
GED -
Christian School
Heber Springs, AR04.1998
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Special Education Collaboration
- Positive Reinforcement
- Dependable and Responsible
- Stress Tolerance
Interests
Timeline
Child Developmental Technician
UAMS Kids First
11.2023 - Current
Elderly Caregiver
Private Care
05.2012 - 01.2022
GED -
Christian School
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