Kristy Caretti

Arranged and administers necessary screenings for Head Start children in accordance with EPSDT periodicity and Head Start Performance Standards.

Trained personnel on screening equipment for hearing and vision.

Trained classroom and Head Start personnel on all medical equipment used in class during emergency situations.

Trained classroom and Head Start personnel on the use of medication and action plan implementation.

Entered and attached documentation of completed health requirements as needed and as described in the CACS Health Manual

Assisted with getting needed medications, devices, and equipment to carry out the plan of care in the classroom.

Oversaw health associates in maintaining inventory and distributes health supplies according to classroom and program needs.

Reports needed supply requests to Health services manager.

Provided consultation to classroom staff relevant to children’s health and safety needs and care plans.

Completes a variety of computer tasks related to the health services department.

Reviewed child files to determine each child’s health needs and complete the child’s health summary, as needed.

Utilized the Michigan Care Improvement Registry to obtain child immunization records, attached it, and entered the status as needed and described in the CACS Health Manual.

Assisted with ongoing monitoring and continuous improvement including program planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Coordinated the LPN’s or RN's work as directed by the Health Services Manager.

Assisted with other duties as defined and/or requested by an Administrator or Supervisor when additional work is necessary to fulfill the obligations of the program.

Collaborated with health team to make decisions on referrals for parent trainings or classes offered onsite or to partner opportunities.

Helped review data to see what children need targeted interventions and plan trainings for families.

Maintained and reported data for all critical screening areas to maintain funding compliance and highlight children's needs throughout the program.

• Works with medical and dental clinics to obtain follow up on all health requirements needing further evaluation and/or treatment
• Documents all attempts to obtain completed health requirements and follow up on children needing further evaluation and/or medical/dental treatment
• Reviews child files to determine each child's health needs and complete the child's health summary
• Uses the Michigan Care Improvement Registry to obtain child immunization records, attaches and enters the status, as described in the CACS Health Manual
• Competes evidence-based hearing and vision screens for Head Start children, under the direction of the Health Services Manager
• Answers incoming phone calls and initiates phone contact in a professional and courteous manner as it relates to the health services department
• Retrieved and files health requests and other health related information
• Routes health information and questions to appropriate program staff according to established protocol.Inventories, organizes, and helps distribute health materials and supplies
• Review children’s physicals for medical conditions
• Clearing new and returning enrollments through health services this includes reviewing health history, new or continuing medical concerns, medication requirements, IMMS, leads and hemoglobins, mental health or nutrition concerns.
• Contacting physicians and healthcare providers for new or updated action plans.
• Preparing company standard action plans for students including administration directions and emergency plans.
• Attending trainings as appropriate for health and enrollment.

• Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
• Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
• Administered and documented results of student assessments.
• Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
• Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to each parent.
• Used crowd management techniques to create safe and secure childcare environment.
• Conducted phone interviews with parents.
• Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
• Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
• Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
• Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
• Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
• Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
• Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
• Maintained student records according to rigorous confidentiality and privacy regulations.
• Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning.
• Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.

• Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
• Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
• Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
• Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
• Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
• Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
• Promoted sensory development by providing access to differ
• Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
• Observe and document students academic and social/emotional growth using C.O.R.
• Implemented and followed C4L Curriculum
• Ordered appropriate foods and maintained snack and lunch calendars according to State of Michigan licensing standards.
• Maintained and organized student enrollment and personal files as per State of Michigan licensing requirements.
• Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
• Observed and tracked behaviors to assist with assessments.

Ansering phone calls, taking reservations, coordinating delivery schedules. monitoring and tracking inventory, handling customer conflict and resolution. Event planning for corporate events as well as individual parties and event. Bookeeping, handling of insurance requirements as well as State of Michigan licensing requirements. Contract drafting specific to customer needs and requests. Delivery, set up and tear down per customer requests. Social media design and promotion as well as web design and maintenance specific to our company website. Time management, maintain on time delivery and 100% customer satisfaction ratings.

Fulfill assignments in a number of districts. Lunch room aide, recess aide, substitute for students that require one on one medical aide such as students requiring tube feedings, med administration, glucose checks. bathroom assistance, classroom assistance and other medical needs. I worked directly under the supervision and direction of teachers and child specific requirements.

Perform following duties and responsibilities but not limited to; Sparrow hospital critical care adult and neonate medical transfers, including critically ill and injured patients; rescue response, emergency medical procedures and operations, ground transport for flight crews with priority and non-priority patients, vehicle operations including emergency driving, customer service, community involvement and public education, and medical reporting. Taking and assessing vital signs, IV start, IV, intravenous and intramuscular med administration, 3 and 12 lead EKG monitoring and interpretation, basic and advanced airway maneuvers, basic and advanced life saving skills associated with both medical and trauma patients. Planned and executed treatment course for both trauma and medical patients in the emergency setting.

Perform following duties and responsibilities but not limited to; medical transfers, including critically ill and injured patients; rescue response, emergency medical procedures and operations, ground transport for flight crews with priority and non-priority patients, vehicle operations including emergency driving, customer service, community involvement and public education, and medical reporting. . Taking and assessing vital signs, IV start, IV, intravenous and intramuscular med IV start, med administration, 3 and 12 lead EKG monitoring and interpretation, basic and advanced airway maneuvers, basic and advanced life saving skills associated with both medical and trauma patients. Planned and executed treatment course for both trauma and medical patients in the emergency setting Operated as a paramedic since July of 2011. Medstar Ambulance handling over 50,000 calls per year.

Oversaw that daily, weekly and monthly customer requirements were met by production on 12 molding machines in 2 production facilities. Handled all data entry requirements, documentation retention and filing for over 30 customer schedules. Maintained 100% on time delivery schedules with certification at over 30 customers. Oversaw production and schedules for all outsourced production parts at paints, flockers, platers and assembly facilities. Scheduled transportation for 100% on time delivery with multiple freight companies to over 30 costumers. Handled customer and supplier complaints and issues. Adjusted accordingly to unexpected orders and adjustments in schedules due to quality assurance issues, machine issues and customer and supplier scheduling adjustments.