Kristiana Turko
Rancho Palos Verdes,CA
Summary
Reliable employee enthusiastically pursuing an opportunity to add immediate value to a growing team. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Offering outstanding communication skills and a welcoming personality. Motivated to learn, grow and excel. Dedicated to always putting the patient and their family's needs first.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
In-Home Caregiver
The Key Los Angeles
Rolling Hills Estates, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
Independent Care Provider
William Jared
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
10.2014 - 07.2021
- Transported clients to complete required tasks such as medical appointments and grocery shopping.
- Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation and family visits to maintain schedule.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Supervised medication administration
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Developed patient care plans with doctors and registered nurses.
Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care
Long Beach, CA
10.2011 - 09.2016
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Directed patients in passive and active ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA
Red Cross
Long Beach, CA10.2010
Associate of Science - Human Services
University of Phoenix
Pasadena, CA2006
High School Diploma -
Claremont High School
Claremont, CA06.1996
Skills
- Needs Assessment
- Compassionate client care
- Care plan management
- Knowledge of state regulations
- Client safety and first aid
- Community activities
- Customer Retention Strategies
- Client documentation
- Coordination skills
- Client satisfaction
- Proper phone etiquette
- Upbeat and Positive Personality
- Issue and Complaint Resolution
Affiliations
Awarded Caregiver of the year 2014
Nominated for National Caregiver Award 2015
Completed Alzheimer's Disease training program
Completed suicide prevention in senior care training program
Timeline
In-Home Caregiver
The Key Los Angeles
01.2022 - Current
Independent Care Provider
William Jared
10.2014 - 07.2021
Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care
10.2011 - 09.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA
Red Cross
Associate of Science - Human Services
University of Phoenix
High School Diploma -
Claremont High School
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