Kristen Burford
Lynchburg,Virginia
Summary
Professional with strong experience in providing compassionate care and support in residential settings. Demonstrates solid ability to collaborate effectively with team members and adapt to changing circumstances. Skilled in managing daily living activities, ensuring safety, and fostering positive environment for residents. Known for reliability, empathy, and focus on achieving tangible results.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resident Aide
Harmony Assisted Living
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved resident satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
Caregiver
In Home Care
06.2019 - 10.2022
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- 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.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
Resident Aide
Sweetbriar Assisted Living
10.2017 - 06.2018
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to provide holistic care for each resident, ensuring all aspects of well-being were addressed in a cohesive manner.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, enhancing their overall quality of life.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Education
Certificate - Personal Care Aide (PCA)
Raspberry Hill
Lynchburg, VA11-2024
Certificate - Mental Health Support Specialist
MedCerts
Online10-2024
Certificate - Medical Administration
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA06-2022
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA08-2021
Skills
- Bedside manner
- Patient assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- ADL support
- Behavior documentation
- Healthcare reporting
- Memory care
- Dementia Care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Mental Health Support
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross.
- Personal Care Aide Certification (PCA) - Various State Agencies or Community Colleges.
Timeline
Resident Aide
Harmony Assisted Living
11.2022 - 12.2023
Caregiver
In Home Care
06.2019 - 10.2022
Resident Aide
Sweetbriar Assisted Living
10.2017 - 06.2018
Certificate - Personal Care Aide (PCA)
Raspberry Hill
Certificate - Mental Health Support Specialist
MedCerts
Certificate - Medical Administration
Penn Foster Career School
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
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