Kristen Drost
Wall Lake,IA
Summary
As a future graduate from Mercy College of Health Sciences. I am looking for a job within the Medical Assistant industry that will be able to creatively showcase various talents while it can also challenging me to learn and adapt to new skills needed within the chosen career path.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Activities Assistant
Black Hawk Life Care Center
06.2023 - Current
- Engaged residents through events, small groups, and personal attention.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to improve quality of life for residents.
- Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities, and confidence.
- Scheduled movies, entertainment, and other special events.
- Planned, coordinated, and implemented activities to address needs of participants with varying abilities.
- Communicated with family members and other caregivers to provide updates on well-being and care of residents.
- Documented preferences and helped develop relevant activities.
Childcare Assistant Teacher
As We Grow Childcare And Preschool
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Assisted lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts and putting children down for naps.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
Lifeguard
Trail Point Aquatics And Wellness
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Educated patrons on safety protocols and enforced safety rules.
- Assisted in organizing and implementing recreational activities and programs.
- Shared tips with patrons on swimming techniques and strength training.
- Explained and demonstrated swimming strokes, exhibiting proper technique and positioning in water.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool. Sampled pool water to check chemical levels prior to starting swimming instruction.
- Performed regular maintenance of pool equipment and life-saving equipment to keep in good working order.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
- Trained new lifeguards on safety procedures and protocol.
- Gave private lessons to special needs students and taught floating techniques and treading water.
Assistant Daycare Teacher
You Childcare
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Maintained a clean environment by changing 15+ diapers daily, potty training dozens of children, and regularly sanitizing surfaces.
- Created a safe and nurturing childcare environment for up to15 children ranging from 9 months to 3 years old collaborating with two other caregivers.
- Clearly communicated and coordinated with parents to understand each child’s specific needs and desires.
- Effectively interacted with infants and educated toddlers working towards specific age-appropriate milestones.
- Created a fun and interactive environment planning activities that both entertained and stimulated the children.
Lifeguard
The Wall Lake Pool
05.2016 - 08.2020
- Completed 60 hours of lifeguard training including becoming CPR and first aid certified, treading water for two minutes (legs only), and retrieving a 10-pound brick from the deep end.
- Monitored an 800 sq ft pool, additional baby pool, locker rooms, and bathrooms to ensure a clean and enjoyable environment.
- Reacted quickly to emergency situations including the rescue of 4 children drowning within the deep end.
- Teaching children from ages one to ten how to swim effectively and efficiently.
- Training new and old employees during in-services, we would go over life guard saves and rescue.
- Completed daily pool maintenance duties by checking chlorine levels, pH levels and other water chemistry.
Vacation Bible School Leader
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
06.2016 - 06.2020
- Supervised over 50 kids ages 4-12 during a week indoor/outdoor bible school camp activity.
- Organized and lead a daily outdoor activity, including team sports, individual activities and learning activities including the bible.
- Collaborated with other counselor teams to create a fun, engaging, and a memorable summer week the kids will never forget.
- Prepared and distributed religious materials.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny08.2022
Associate of Science -
Mercy Colleges of Health Sciences Des Moines
Des Moines08.2024
High School Diploma -
East Sac County High School
Lake View, IA05.2020
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Skills
- Group and Individual Care
- Microsoft Excel Proficiency
- Charting and Recordkeeping
- Planning and Leading Activities
- Caring and Responsible
- People Skills
- Equipment Oversight
- Dietary Restrictions
Certification
Bloodborne Pathogens
Hazards
Sexual Harassment
Child Abuse
Lifeguard with CPR/AED
Timeline
Childcare Assistant Teacher
As We Grow Childcare And Preschool
09.2023 - 12.2023
Activities Assistant
Black Hawk Life Care Center
06.2023 - Current
Lifeguard
Trail Point Aquatics And Wellness
08.2021 - 07.2023
Assistant Daycare Teacher
You Childcare
02.2021 - 05.2021
Vacation Bible School Leader
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
06.2016 - 06.2020
Lifeguard
The Wall Lake Pool
05.2016 - 08.2020
Associate of Arts -
Des Moines Area Community College
Associate of Science -
Mercy Colleges of Health Sciences Des Moines
High School Diploma -
East Sac County High School
Bloodborne Pathogens
Hazards
Sexual Harassment
Child Abuse
Lifeguard with CPR/AED
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