Kristinia Reid
Gastonia,NC
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at Brookdale Assisted Living, skilled in medication management and compassionate elderly care. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and independence through effective daily living assistance and emotional support. Recognized for strong time management and problem-solving skills, ensuring high-quality care tailored to individual needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Care Connect
Charlotte, NC
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- 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.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Caregiver/ Med Tech
Phoenix Senior Living
Indian Land SC
08.2023 - 04.2024
- 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.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Medication Technician / Caregiver
Brookdale Assisted Living
Gastonia, NC
12.2022 - 11.2023
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Balanced the needs of multiple patients simultaneously while maintaining accuracy in medication preparation and distribution, contributing to overall patient satisfaction.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Maintained thorough electronic records of all administered medications, adhering to HIPAA regulations and facility guidelines.
Caregiver
Homewell Cares
Charlotte, NC
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Education
CNA
Gaston College
Dallas, NC04.2025
CNA
Serenity Nursing Academy
Charlotte, NC10.2017
Bluefield High School
Bluefield, WV05.2006
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Daily living assistance
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Meal preparation
- First aid and safety
- Dementia care
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Special needs care
Timeline
Caregiver
Care Connect
04.2024 - Current
Caregiver/ Med Tech
Phoenix Senior Living
08.2023 - 04.2024
Medication Technician / Caregiver
Brookdale Assisted Living
12.2022 - 11.2023
Caregiver
Homewell Cares
03.2021 - 08.2022
CNA
Gaston College
CNA
Serenity Nursing Academy
Bluefield High School