Nytasia Kimber
Summary
Focused team player ready to serve as mentor and resource to residents. Friendly with talent for building trust with individuals through counseling and advice. Approachable demeanor with strong problem-solving skills to tackle various needs or issues. Energetic residential counseling professional with experience monitoring residents and supporting facility operations. Expert at intake and discharge procedures, medication management and room inspections. Calm when handling incidents and crisis intervention meetings.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Counselor
Glom
03.2023 - Current
- Reduced behavioral incidents by employing de-escalation techniques and maintaining a calm environment.
- Maintained safe and supportive residential environments for at-risk individuals, contributing to their overall wellbeing.
- Promoted independent living skills through coaching residents in daily tasks such as meal preparation, hygiene, and budgeting.
- Monitored and documented client progress toward meeting goals and objectives.
- Developed strong rapport with residents through empathetic listening and compassionate communication strategies.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring the safety of all residents while adhering to established protocols.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community resources to provide additional support services.
- Coordinated recreational activities for residents, fostering social interaction and positive group dynamics.
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Merakey
05.2022 - 03.2023
- 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.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Provided reliable transportation for clients to attend medical appointments, social outings, or other community-based events as needed.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills, and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Managed medications for clients, ensuring proper dosages were taken on schedule and any side effects were promptly reported to healthcare professionals.
Resident Assistant
Byron Park
02.2020 - 05.2022
- Attended, participated, and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
- Served as an approachable resource for residents seeking advice or assistance with personal or academic issues.
- Responded to room transfers, incident reports, and maintenance requests.
- Managed front desk operations during assigned shifts, assisting visitors with inquiries while maintaining accurate records of residence hall activities.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activity and social programs.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted residents with daily dental and mouth care, bath functions, and hair care.
- Monitored and inspected residence hall rooms to determine safety and manage maintenance issues.
- Organized and hosted social and educational events for residents to foster meaningful connections and community spirit.
Comfort Keeper
Home Care Aid
03.2015 - 06.2019
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and organization.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, resulting in increased repeat business and referrals.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, products, and technologies to better serve clients'' needs.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing personalized comfort solutions tailored to their specific needs.
- Collaborated with technicians and installation teams to ensure seamless service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Skilled at identifying client pain points, offering tailored solutions that address those concerns effectively.
- Enhanced company reputation through stellar client interactions and consistently exceeding expectations.
- Take clients to doctor's appointments,clean,cook, medication reminder,companionship,assist with exercise, assist with toileting, showering and laundry.
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Cornerstone Community Homes
09.2006 - 06.2019
- 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.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
Sales Representative Team Leader
Ross Dress For Less
03.2004 - 09.2006
- Organized monthly sales meetings to review progress, set goals, and discuss areas for improvement among the team members.
- Exceeded sales targets consistently with effective management of leads, pipeline development, and closing deals.
- Established a positive work environment through clear communication, encouragement, and recognition of achievements.
- Actively participated in industry conferences as both an attendee and speaker to further develop professional network connections.
- Maintained a strong understanding of competitor offerings, enabling the team to better position our products and services in the market.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional
- Greet customers in a friendly manner,and giving them full attention.
- work as a casher,stockroom and managing inventory.
Education
High School Diploma -
De Anza High School
Richmond, CA06.2001
Skills
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Boundaries Establishment
- Client Advocacy
- Supply Replenishment
- Client Transportation
- Patient Education
- Progress Monitoring
- Self-Care Practices
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Safety Management
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Residential Counselor
Glom
03.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Merakey
05.2022 - 03.2023
Resident Assistant
Byron Park
02.2020 - 05.2022
Comfort Keeper
Home Care Aid
03.2015 - 06.2019
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Cornerstone Community Homes
09.2006 - 06.2019
Sales Representative Team Leader
Ross Dress For Less
03.2004 - 09.2006
High School Diploma -
De Anza High School
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