Kristin Geronimo
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Education Specialist
Tohono O'odham Nation-HOPP
12.2019 - Current
- Improved health education program effectiveness by developing and implementing tailored curriculum for diverse audiences.
- Enhanced community awareness on health issues through organizing and conducting informative public workshops within the assigned comminutes.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure accurate and up-to-date information was incorporated into educational materials.
- Established traditional foods into modern food recipes
- Developed strategic partnerships with local organizations to promote community health initiatives and increase program reach.
- Promoted a culture of wellness within the assigned District by facilitating workshops on stress management, nutrition, and exercise.
- Participated in community outreach activities to promote health education initiatives.
- Gave public talks on importance of health education and specific disease prevention and treatment strategies.
- Organized annual community-wide health fairs connecting residents with local healthcare providers while raising awareness about preventive care options.
- Developed and distributed health education materials to increase awareness and understanding.
- Conducted health screenings and assessments to evaluate community health needs.
- Continually improved knowledge, skills, and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
Assistant Caregiver
Tohono O'odham Elder Assisted Living Residence
06.2014 - 05.2017
- Copied, logged and scanned supporting documentation
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed
- Maintained a clean, safe and well-organized patient environment
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being
- Completed all daily living tasks to enhance the quality of life of elderly patients
- Conducted monthly patient case conferences, in-services and staff meetings to educate staff and facilitate good communication
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring
- Monitored progress and documented any status changes accordingly
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care
- Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's
- Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs and equipment availability
- Provided on-call care at all times of day and night
Caregiver
Sunlife Home Health Care
04.2013 - 03.2014
- Assisted resident with daily hygiene, including dental and mouth care, bath functions and hair care
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders, as instructed, to maintain proper healing and sanitary measure
- Changed bed linens and ensured resident comfort
- Supported client with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs
- Built strong relationships with client to deliver emotional support and companionship
- Transported client to medical appointments and other errands
- Ensured safety and well-being of client
- Completed all daily living tasks to enhance the quality of life for my client
Caregiver
Tohono O'odham Senior Services ALTECS Program
02.2011 - 04.2011
- Assisted disabled client in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being
- Maintained frequent supervision of client who are unable to call for assistance
- Assisted client with daily hygiene, including dental and mouth care, bath functions and hair care
- Maintained a clean, safe and well-organized patient environment
- Monitored progress and documented any status changes accordingly
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients
- Closely collaborated with management team to make necessary improvements and satisfy resident needs
Caregiver
Tohono O'odham Nation ALTECS Program
05.2008 - 05.2009
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs
- Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
- Turned and positioned bed bound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels
- Adapted environments to meet changing physical and mental conditions
- Assisted patients with personal requirements, including keeping spaces clean and helping with grooming
- Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients
- Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance
Cashier Sales Associate
Family Dollar Stores Inc.
07.2007 - 08.2007
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers
- Trained as cashier and provided back-up coverage to provide customers with optimal support
- Kept drawers accurate, current and secure by checking bills for counterfeit markers, storing large bills and keeping adequate change
- Ensured compliance with company service standards and inventory and cash control procedures
- Entered all sales into cash register to record purchases
- Welcomed and greeted customers and offered friendly, knowledgeable assistance
- Calculated change, accepted declining balance cards and other acceptable forms of payment, and issued receipts to customers
- Interacted with customers and resolved customer complaints with friendly, service-oriented support
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests
- Checked prices for customers and processed items sold by scanning bar codes
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Tohono O'odham Community College
Sells, AZ12.2024
Associate of Arts - Social Services
Tohono O'odham Community College
Sells, AZ07.2020
High School Diploma -
Ha:san Preparatory & Leadership School
Tucson, AZ2003
Skills
- Strong verbal communication
- Clerical support
- Great People skills
- Multi-tasking ability
- Customer service-oriented
- Personable and outgoing
- Hospice philosophy understanding
- Ensured compliance with all sanitation, ServSafe and safety requirements
- Cultural Competency
- Health education classes
- Presentation Skills
- Applicant screening
- Community Outreach
- Data Collection
- Resource advocacy
- Team Collaboration
- Adaptability
Certification
- ServeSafe Food Handlers Training
- Arizona Direct Care Worker Training
Supervisory (Level 1)
Personal (Level 2)
Direct Care (Level 3)
Introduction to Medication (9 hours)
Cooking for clients (6 hours)
- Tai Chi Training - 2022
- First Aide/CPR - 2022
Timeline
Health Education Specialist
Tohono O'odham Nation-HOPP
12.2019 - Current
Assistant Caregiver
Tohono O'odham Elder Assisted Living Residence
06.2014 - 05.2017
Caregiver
Sunlife Home Health Care
04.2013 - 03.2014
Caregiver
Tohono O'odham Senior Services ALTECS Program
02.2011 - 04.2011
Caregiver
Tohono O'odham Nation ALTECS Program
05.2008 - 05.2009
Cashier Sales Associate
Family Dollar Stores Inc.
07.2007 - 08.2007
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Tohono O'odham Community College
Associate of Arts - Social Services
Tohono O'odham Community College
High School Diploma -
Ha:san Preparatory & Leadership School
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