Krystal Smith
Clarkston MI
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at Monark Grove, enhancing client well-being through personalized care plans and emotional support. Skilled in medication management and documentation, I foster strong relationships and ensure compliance with safety standards, significantly improving client satisfaction and quality of life. Adaptable and dedicated, I excel in providing empathetic care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Elderly Caregiver
Monark Grove
04.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules, monitoring for side effects.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
- Provided companionship and emotional support, enhancing overall well-being of clients.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices and company protocols for elderly care.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical staff promptly.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and care activities for compliance purposes.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Facilitated recreational activities to promote social interaction and mental engagement among residents.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Enhanced elderly residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily activities.
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Increased client satisfaction by offering companionship and engaging in meaningful conversations throughout the day.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing first aid treatment when necessary and alerting medical personnel if required.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Supported seniors during nighttime hours by providing assistance and comfort, ensuring a restful night''s sleep.
Shift Supervisor
New Hope Whitelake
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and protocols.
- Trained and mentored team members on effective workflow practices.
- Implemented process improvements, enhancing overall efficiency of shift activities.
- Conducted performance evaluations to identify areas for staff development.
Special Needs Child Caregiver
GT Independence
08.2021 - 01.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules, monitoring for side effects.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
- Provided companionship and emotional support, enhancing overall well-being of clients.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices and company protocols for elderly care.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical staff promptly.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and care activities for compliance purposes.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Facilitated recreational activities to promote social interaction and mental engagement among residents.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Enhanced elderly residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily activities.
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Increased client satisfaction by offering companionship and engaging in meaningful conversations throughout the day.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing first aid treatment when necessary and alerting medical personnel if required.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Supported seniors during nighttime hours by providing assistance and comfort, ensuring a restful night''s sleep.
Elderly Caregiver
North Oakland Caregiver
08.2023 - 03.2025
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients in maintaining a safe and clean living environment, promoting health and wellbeing.
- Provided emotional support to seniors, fostering positive relationships and enhancing their overall mental health.
- Coordinated closely with family members on updates regarding their loved one''s condition while respecting privacy.
Education
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Ross Medical Education Center
Madison Heights, MI2016
Patient Care Technician
Dorsey Schools
Pontiac, MI2011
Skills
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Documentation and reporting
- Meal preparation
- Compassionate caregiving
- Dementia care
- Time management
- Relationship building
- Activities of daily living
- Emotional support
- Clear communication
- Basic housekeeping
- Patient care
- First aid and safety
- End-of-life care
- Client documentation
- Social interaction
- Infection control
- Workload management
- Alzheimer's support
- Incontinence care
- Medication management
- Elderly advocacy
- Basic mathematics
- Medication administration
- Data confidentiality
- Behavior redirection
- Palliative care
- Patient advocacy
- Behavioral management
- Diabetes care
- Post operative care
- Problem-solving
- Friendly and outgoing
- Attention to detail
- Bathing assistance
- Empathy and patience
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Compassionate care
- Feeding assistance
- Mobility support
- Record keeping
- Health monitoring
- Stress management
- Fall prevention
- State regulations
- Personal hygiene management
- Transfer assistance
- Emotional companionship
- First aid and CPR
- Medication assistance
- Fast learner
- Light cleaning
- Bedside care
- Light housekeeping
- Ability to lift
- Client satisfaction
- Personal care aide
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
Monark Grove
04.2025 - Current
Shift Supervisor
New Hope Whitelake
10.2024 - 03.2025
Elderly Caregiver
North Oakland Caregiver
08.2023 - 03.2025
Special Needs Child Caregiver
GT Independence
08.2021 - 01.2025
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Ross Medical Education Center
Patient Care Technician
Dorsey Schools
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