Krista Gibbons
Watertown,NY
Summary
Driven Direct Support Professional with proven success in compassionate caregiving and diabetes care. Excelled at The Resource Center by implementing individualized care plans, enhancing patient well-being, and reducing loneliness through recreational activities. Skilled in medical documentation and personal hygiene assistance, achieving a significant improvement in client health outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Care Aide
Little Seeds
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
Day Care
Stay At Home Mom
01.2008 - 03.2012
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
Direct Support Professional
The Resource Center
07.2000 - 11.2008
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cassadaga VAlley
Sinclairville, NY06.1997
Skills
- Diabetes Care
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Recreational Activities
- Dementia Care
- Medical Documentation
- Elderly Care
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Meal Preparation
- Seizure Management
- Developmental Disabilities
Timeline
Direct Care Aide
Little Seeds
08.2018 - 03.2020
Day Care
Stay At Home Mom
01.2008 - 03.2012
Direct Support Professional
The Resource Center
07.2000 - 11.2008
High School Diploma -
Cassadaga VAlley
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