KRISTA HARRISON
Baton Rouge,USA
Summary
Diligent Care Manager with background in providing compassionate care to individuals. Known for fostering supportive environment and assisting with daily living activities to enhance client well-being. Demonstrated ability to manage medication schedules and maintain open communication with medical professionals and families.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
A First Name Basis
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Teacher -ProStart Culinary Program 1&2
TARA HIGH SCHOOL
08.2018 - 05.2022
- Instructed ProStart 1 & 2 10-12th grade levels each year
- Prepared comprehensive lesson plans based on the updated curriculum from the US Department of Education as well as National Restaurant Association with interactive presentations such as Google Classroom, all Microsoft Office products, as well as Nearpod and Servsafe programs
- Taught food safety and Business Management
- Implemented lab activities based on NRA and real-life culinary applications
- Ensured class safety and sanitation during the laboratory practice along with basic knife skills
- Fostered a positive learning environment by incorporating team building activities and positive reinforcement techniques
- Focused on ensuring social and emotional development of students and cooperated closely with the school psychologist
- Led school agriculture program by creating school garden in cooperation with the LSU Ag-Center
Business Services Coordinator for Dining
CLAIBORNE-Blake at the Grove Senior Living
05.2016 - 05.2018
- Managed cost controls and control expenditures
- Maintained all department events through Outlook
- Responsible for the creation and implementation of standard operating procedures company-wide
- Managed all payroll for hourly associates
- Ensured food safety standards for the residents well being
- Assisted the Chef and the Wellness department with tailoring meals based on dietary needs and restrictions
Sous Chef/ Production Manager
CHARTWELLS- Louisiana State University
04.2015 - 05.2016
- Managed nutrition and dietary needs for sports activities to include LSU Football program
- Purchased goods and managed inventory
- Implemented new culinary programs
- Hired and trained ALL staff
Dining Services Manager
MORRISON Masonicare Senior Living
10.2010 - 03.2015
- Created and established training regiments for all wait staff and culinary staff, by utilizing all corporate programs
- Reduced food costs by and implemented a comprehensive marketing strategy
- Increased customer satisfaction and advanced standards for performance
Assistant Dining Services Director
ARAMARK- Johns Hopkins University
10.2008 - 10.2010
- Managed campus-wide food service accounts worth $11 Million dollars
- Managed 117 Union staff members and 5 Supervisors
- Created and lead a successful 'Farm to Fork' Community Engagement and Sustainability Program with local producers and distributors
- Managed hiring and training program for ALL staff
Assistant Dining Services Director
BON APPETIT- Wesleyan University
10.2006 - 10.2008
- Managed the campus-wide food service accounts worth $10 Million dollars
- Managed 57 union staff members and 3 supervisor
- Lead hiring and training for ALL staff
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts And Buisness Managment
Lincoln Culinary
Cromwell, CT03-2010
Skills
- Hospitality
- Sales
- Property management
- Financial acumen
- Lead generation
- Human resources
- Social media management
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Teaching
- Time management
- Presentation skills
- Problem-solving
- Analysis skills
- Elderly care
- Management
- Relationship building
- Microsoft Excel
- Dementia care
- Customer service
- Medical record-keeping
- Leadership
- HIPAA compliance
- Conflict management
- Special needs care
- Accounting
- Patient management
- Cooking
- Care plan assessment
- Kitchen experience
- Autism support
- Catering
Certification
- ServSafe
- Driver's License, 07/31/25
Timeline
Caregiver
A First Name Basis
07.2024 - Current
Teacher -ProStart Culinary Program 1&2
TARA HIGH SCHOOL
08.2018 - 05.2022
Business Services Coordinator for Dining
CLAIBORNE-Blake at the Grove Senior Living
05.2016 - 05.2018
Sous Chef/ Production Manager
CHARTWELLS- Louisiana State University
04.2015 - 05.2016
Dining Services Manager
MORRISON Masonicare Senior Living
10.2010 - 03.2015
Assistant Dining Services Director
ARAMARK- Johns Hopkins University
10.2008 - 10.2010
Assistant Dining Services Director
BON APPETIT- Wesleyan University
10.2006 - 10.2008
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts And Buisness Managment
Lincoln Culinary
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