Kristyna Nova
Ithaca,NY
Summary
Skilled care worker, experienced in assisting disabled or elderly patients in their homes or at care facilities. Adept in preparing meals, helping patients with self-care and hygiene, housekeeping, running errands, administering medication, and providing companionship. Exhibit good interpersonal skills, and very basic medical knowledge dedicated to promoting the health and welfare of clients.
Experience providing leadership and project management.
Enthusiastic preschool teacher provides students with safe and nurturing learning environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Adult Home Aide
Bridges Cornell Heights
08.2023 - Current
- Improved residents´ satisfaction by providing personalized home care services tailored to individual needs.
- Enhanced residents' quality of life by assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Supported resident independence through compassionate assistance with mobility and transportation.
- Ensured a safe and clean environment for residents by performing light housekeeping tasks and proper sanitation practices.
- Maintained accurate records of client medications, vital signs, and medical appointments for better healthcare management.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop customized care plans addressing each resident's specific needs.
- Built strong relationships with residents and their families by establishing trust through consistent communication and genuine empathy.
- Boosted resident morale by engaging in meaningful conversations and providing companionship during leisure time activities.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to various working environments including private homes, assisted living communities, or hospice facilities.
- Assisted residents in maintaining personal hygiene through regular laundry services and linen changes.
- Monitored changes in residents' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Assisted residents with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for residents by creating engaging activities focused on cognitive stimulation, physical exercise, or relaxation techniques.
Childcare Teacher
Abacus English Childcare
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Increased student participation by implementing creative and interactive learning activities.
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication through regular progress updates and conferences, strengthening support networks for students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering deeper understanding of subject matter.
- Improved literacy skills among students by incorporating engaging reading materials and targeted writing exercises.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing behavior guidelines.
- Supported diverse student needs through differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring academic success for all learners.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance on effective classroom management techniques.
- Developed strong relationships with students and their families, fostering mutual trust and respect that contributed to overall student success.
- Implemented hands-on learning experiences to reinforce key concepts and improve retention rates among students.
- Evaluated student performance through formative assessments, allowing for timely feedback and targeted interventions as needed.
- Organized field trips to local cultural institutions, broadening students'' perspectives beyond the classroom setting.
- Continually sought professional development opportunities to stay current in educational research and best practices, applying this knowledge to enhance teaching effectiveness.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
Preschool Teacher
Genius School And Kindergarten
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Enhanced student reading skills by implementing engaging literacy activities and utilizing age-appropriate books.
- Enhanced student learning experiences by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment, fostering respect, empathy, and teamwork among students.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Managed diverse classrooms by adapting teaching methods to accommodate various learning abilities and styles.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child's progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Organized class field trips to relevant educational destinations, enhancing students' understanding of course material in real-world contexts.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance data, using assessment results to inform future instruction and guide goal-setting conversations with parents.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
Teacher's Assistant
Kindergarten And Preschool Silhova
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
- Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
- Documented student progress and communicated with parents to keep informed.
Adult Home Aide
Bridges Cornell Heights
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Supervize and if needed help residents with daily routine.
- Enhanced residents' quality of life by assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Supported resident independence through compassionate assistance with mobility and transportation.
- Perform household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
- Plan, prepare and serve meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Document residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Ran errands for customers, including picking up necessities.
- Assist residents in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
Welcome Crew Team Leader
Tompkins Cortland Community College
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences
- Guided groups of up to 15 people on tours of Tompkins Cortland Community College
- Led group activities such as ice-breakers for new students
- Answered questions, pointed out important features, and offered further details about special exhibits to educate visitors
- Entertained tour guests with various props and signs to ensure maximum engagement, fun, and lasting memories
- Performed various administrative functions, including filing paperwork, delivering mail, sorting mail, office cleaning and bookkeeping.
Resident Assistent
Tompkins Cortland Community College
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Assisted residents in preparing for activity and social programs
- Attended, participated and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed
- Performed several administrative duties, including room transfers, incident reports and maintenance requests
- Mediated and provided professional conflict resolution in timely fashion
- Created and implemented social, educational and recreational programs for residents
- Enforced policies and safety standards through building and room rounds
- Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents
- Facilitated floor meetings to discuss concerns, review complaints and convey information about policy changes
- Supported personal needs of residents dealing with diverse conditions.
Global Office Receptionist
Tompkins Cortland Community College
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Managed approximately 15 phone calls per day
- Interacted with customers professionally by phone, email or in-person to provide information and direct to desired staff members
- Kept physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval by authorized team members
- Managed multi-line telephone system and greeted claimants during office visits
- Assisted with event planning, including associated travel and logistical arrangements
- Basic office work like scanning, copying, filing, organizing, work in Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Special needs Au-pair
Theresa Lyons
01.2016 - 10.2017
- Supported 7 years old girl with Autism Spectrum Disorder and dyspraxia in daily activities, including playing, meals and snacks, hygiene, socialization
- Practiced speech therapy with the girl (PROMPT technique)
- Engaged with the girl on individual basis to build positive relationships
- Organized activities that enhanced child´s physical, emotional and social well-being
- Supervised the girl safety and made healthy meals and snacks according to girl´s diet.
Care Worker
Domov Petra Mackov
09.2010 - 01.2015
- Supervized and if needed helped clients of sheltered houses with daily routine
- Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming
- Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets
- Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books
- Ran errands for customers, including shopping, and picking up other necessities
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
Care Worker
Domov Petra Mackov
06.2008 - 02.2009
- Delivered assistance to clients with disabilities in daily activities including bathing, feeding, dressing, physical transfers and care for incontinence due to immobility
- Stimulated clients´ senses for better development on perceptual therapy (water bed, swing, lights on the floor, musical instruments, touching materials with different structures, vibration belts, tasting sweet, sour, salty and bitter).
Education
Bachelor degree - Special Education/Speech Pathology
Technicka Univerzita V Liberci
Czech Republic2014
Associate of Science - Human Services
Tompkins-Cortland Community College
Dryden, NY2019
Skills
Communication
- Teamwork
- Creativity
- Strong Work Ethic
- Time Management
- Flexibility
- Leadership
- Interpersonal skills
- Adaptability
- Open-mindedness
- Positivity
Timeline
Adult Home Aide
Bridges Cornell Heights
08.2023 - Current
Childcare Teacher
Abacus English Childcare
08.2022 - 07.2023
Preschool Teacher
Genius School And Kindergarten
05.2021 - 07.2022
Teacher's Assistant
Kindergarten And Preschool Silhova
02.2021 - 04.2021
Adult Home Aide
Bridges Cornell Heights
10.2019 - 08.2020
Welcome Crew Team Leader
Tompkins Cortland Community College
05.2019 - 07.2019
Resident Assistent
Tompkins Cortland Community College
08.2018 - 05.2019
Global Office Receptionist
Tompkins Cortland Community College
05.2018 - 08.2018
Special needs Au-pair
Theresa Lyons
01.2016 - 10.2017
Care Worker
Domov Petra Mackov
09.2010 - 01.2015
Care Worker
Domov Petra Mackov
06.2008 - 02.2009
Bachelor degree - Special Education/Speech Pathology
Technicka Univerzita V Liberci
Associate of Science - Human Services
Tompkins-Cortland Community College
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