Kristen McFarland
Kennewick,WA
Summary
Dedicated professional with strong leadership abilities and a proven track record of effective teamwork and independent contributions. Quick learner with the capacity to adapt to new challenges and environments. Committed to providing support and assistance wherever needed to achieve team goals.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Stay at Home Parent
Myself
Kennewick, Washington
08.2023 - Current
- Organized educational activities to enhance learning and developmental skills.
- Assisted with after-school homework to support academic success.
- Oversaw daily activities of two children, emphasizing nutritious meal preparation and cleanliness.
Family Caregiver
Family Members
Pasco, Washington
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Managed medication schedules and ensured timely administration for family health.
- Assisted family members with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, dusting, and changing bed linens.
- Hospice care.
Driver
Hallcon
Pasco, Washington
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Transported railroad workers promptly between hotels and job sites, ensuring timely arrivals.
- Operated company vehicles along designated routes.
Home Care Aide
Home Care Solutions
Kennewick, Washington
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Administered medications and maintained accurate client records, ensuring adherence to care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, including meal preparation and feeding.
- Performed light housekeeping duties, such as changing linens and vacuuming.
- Provided transportation for clients to medical appointments and essential errands.
Caregiver/med tech
Fieldstone Memory Care
Kennewick, Washington
04.2016 - 12.2016
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Monitored and documented residents' health and well-being regularly.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to residents experiencing memory loss.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
Childcare Assistant
Lizzies little ones
Kennewick, Washington
03.2012 - 02.2016
- Planned and executed educational activities tailored to various age groups.
- Assisted in meal preparation, including snacks and beverages.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as tidying up toys after playtime is over.
- Monitored children during nap time, ensuring a quiet and restful environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Columbia Basin College
Pasco, WASkills
- Problem resolution and solving
- Attention to detail
- Creative thinking
- Goal setting
- Multitasking skills
- Effective communication
- Self-motivation
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Know HIV and AIDS
- nurse delegation
- Dementia Specialty training
- Mental healthy training
- Driver's License
- First AID
- CPR
- Blood pathogens
- Food handlers
- Highschool Diploma
Timeline
Stay at Home Parent
Myself
08.2023 - Current
Family Caregiver
Family Members
08.2023 - 07.2024
Driver
Hallcon
02.2023 - 07.2023
Home Care Aide
Home Care Solutions
08.2019 - 12.2021
Caregiver/med tech
Fieldstone Memory Care
04.2016 - 12.2016
Childcare Assistant
Lizzies little ones
03.2012 - 02.2016
High School Diploma -
Columbia Basin College