Kristy Barton-LaValley
West Springfield,MA
Summary
Accomplished Direct Support Professional with a proven track record at Stavros Center for Independent Living, enhancing client wellness through compassionate caregiving and effective behavior redirection. Skilled in medication administration and first aid, consistently improving client quality of life. Demonstrates a strong commitment to patient dignity and safety, ensuring comprehensive support and care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Stavros Center For Independent Living
02.2023 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
Direct Support Professional Caregiver/Supervisor
Western Massachusetts Training Consortium
08.2017 - 11.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, daily activities, incidents, and relevant observations to ensure continuity of care across team members.
- Improved client quality of life by providing assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting assistance.
- Provided reliable transportation for clients to attend medical appointments, social outings, or other community-based events as needed.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Willimansett Center West
06.2014 - 07.2017
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Education
Medical Billing And Coding - Administrative
Brandford Hall
Springfield, MA08.2015
Skills
First aid and safety
Behavior redirection
Client Support
Compassionate Caregiving
Medication Administration
Direct Patient Care
Appointment Scheduling
ADL support
Nutrition Support
CPR Certification
First Aid Certification
Infection Control
Medication Administration Program Certification
We are trained on medication administration and the laws that are required for us to know. We are trained to administer narcotics. We go to classes every two yrs in order to keep our MAP current. If any new laws involving medication administration are to be made aware of we learn those as well.
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Stavros Center For Independent Living
02.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional Caregiver/Supervisor
Western Massachusetts Training Consortium
08.2017 - 11.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Willimansett Center West
06.2014 - 07.2017
Medical Billing And Coding - Administrative
Brandford Hall
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