Krystal Edmonston
I started working at Loretto caring for seniors with mental disabilities such as schizophrenia, bi-polar, O. C. D., antisocial, etc. and found myself there for over 11 years. I assisted residents with all daily living activities as well as developed service plan goals and worked one on one with a primary resident to help achieve her long term goals. For the past 8 years I have worked with learning disabled adults to increase their independence at home and in the community. I am CPR certified through the Red Cross as well as first aid Red Cross training certified. I have earned several excellence awards and have 11 years of excellent annual reviews from 3 supervisors from Loretto and 8 yrs of excellent reviews at launchCNY and Advocates Inc. I am excited to look for a new challenge and genuinely interested in becoming part of a new team. I look forward to working hard and meeting new people.
Work History
Mentor
8 Years 5 Months- I work with adults who have learning disabilities in order to increase their independence at home and in the community. Often these goals include cooking, cleaning, social skills, exercising, volunteer work, etc.
Life Counselor
12 Years 2 Months- I work with learning disabled adults in their homes as well as the community to increase their independence. Clients choose their own goals and I work with them to achieve these goals such as cooking, exercise, social skill building, getting their drivers permit, etc.
Residence Counselor
10 Years 1 Month- Instructed patients on proper discharge care.
- Developed service plan goals and completed all paperwork associated in a timely manner.
- Provided necessary health education training for patients.
- Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for elder residents with mental disabilities.
- Documented patient information obtained from my work shift.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Maintained patient privacy and confidential patient information.
- Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
- Tested patients' blood glucose levels.
- Assisted patients with daily functions.
- Provided quality care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, hygiene and grooming.
- Provided caring companionship to elderly and mentally disabled patients.
- Provided primary resident care and assistance with daily living activities.
- Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents.
Education
Skills
Personal Information
- Title: Caregiver
- Driving License: Driver's License
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer