Krista Atwell
Lawrencetown,Canada
Summary
Highly experienced professional dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals through the delivery of impactful programs and services. Skilled in promoting both physical and emotional well-being, passionate about advocating for those in need, ensuring their voices are heard with dignity and respect. Proven track record of success in this field, seeking an opportunity to utilize expertise to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor
Prescott Group
01.1992 - Current
- Responsible for the planning and implementation of vocational programs for persons living with intellectual and/or physical disabilities
- Meet with team members to discuss goals, plans and progress to encourage independence for participants
- Provide work skill training
- Provide life skill training and guidance
- Compose and record daily progress reports
- Evaluate participant’s work and social skills
- Assess participant’s for program suitability
- Create detailed Individual Program Plans
- Oversee the completion and quality control of various contracts in a timely manner for agencies such as Atlantic Path, Nova Scotia Teachers Union, Nova Scotia Dental Association and other agencies
- Oversee volunteers
- Training and evaluating new staff
Respite Care Provider
Department of Community Services
01.2009 - 01.2021
- Work 1:1 with individuals to provide recreational activities
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Major in Psychology
Dalhousie University
01.1993
Skills
- Client Case Management
- Effective Team Collaboration
- Strong Interpersonal Communication
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Objective Evaluation Skills
- Committed Professional
- Critical Thinking for Problem Solving
- Effective Organization
- Empathetic Support
Certification
- Autism Awareness
- Basic life Support and First Aid
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Individual Vocational Program Planning
- Fire and Life Safety
- Medication Awareness
- Ethics Awareness
- E-WHIMIS
- Report Writing
- Epilepsy Awareness
- Epipen and Twinjet Training
- Introduction to Handle (Level 1)
- Relationships and Sexuality
- MANDT System Training
- Food Handlers Certificate
Timeline
Respite Care Provider
Department of Community Services
01.2009 - 01.2021
Instructor
Prescott Group
01.1992 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Major in Psychology
Dalhousie University
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