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Krista Lastra

Fulton,NY

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Well-rounded Direct Support Assistant with 14 years assisting individuals with various daily living needs at home and participating at Dayhab. Talented at offering attentive care to patients by managing health needs, helping with personal grooming, carrying out light housekeeping. Expert communicator when supporting patients' needs, documenting information and interacting with supervisors. Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with individuals and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities.

Objective

To Obtain a Position as a Developmental Assistant 1 (EOA# 23-294)

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Assistant

OPWDD
03.2014 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.

Direct Support Professional

Oswego County Opportunities
11.2009 - 03.2014

Education

High School Diploma -

Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA
04.1998

Skills

  • Direct Patient Care
  • Care Delivery
  • Patient Management
  • EMR / EHR
  • First Aid and Safety
  • Medication Administration

Additional Information

References

Chelise Kinney, DA2, OPWDD, CNYDDSO 1 (315) 489-0141

Julie Trude, DSA, OPWDD, CNYDDSO 1(315) 591-1270

Carrie Burdick, Friend, Life Plan Care Manager, Self Direct Broker, 1 (315) 720-3269


Timeline

Direct Support Assistant

OPWDD
03.2014 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Oswego County Opportunities
11.2009 - 03.2014

High School Diploma -

Penn Foster Career School

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