KRISTA EMMERSON
ParaMed Home Health Care
Brantford,ON
1
Language
26
years of professional experience
Professional with strong background in providing support and care for individuals. Skilled in communication, empathy, and problem-solving, with keen focus on teamwork and adaptability. Reliable and results-driven, ensuring high-quality assistance and positive outcomes in dynamic environments. Adept at managing daily tasks and responding to changing needs effectively.
Work History
Personal Support Worker
3 Years 10 Months- Provide compassionate personal care to clients, ensuring comfort and dignity in daily activities.
- Assist clients with mobility, medication management, and personal hygiene tasks to enhance quality of life.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse client needs.
- Train new staff on best practices in client support and safety protocols, fostering team competency and efficiency.
- Handle sensitive situations with professionalism, empathy, and discretion.
Family Support Provider
1 Year- Worked with families currently on waitlists for service, helped them navigate programs within the community, offered peer support, organized team meetings, helped families gather community partners at one table for problem-solving and crisis management, liaised between agency and family, gathered information to support case management.
Licensed Insurance Agent
2 Years 6 Months- Sold home and auto insurance policies to individuals in a consultative sales process; updated policies to meet changing needs, created quotes, followed up on potential sales leads. Skilled at dealing with challenging customers and emotionally loaded situations.
Sales and Leasing Consultant
11 Months- Advise customers on making informed vehicle purchase decisions based on their needs and finances. Ensure ongoing success of the dealership through a high level of customer satisfaction. Maintain an ongoing schedule of self-improvement through increasing product knowledge and staying up-to-date on industry trends.
Education
Diploma - Personal Support Worker With Honours
Candidate For Child-Youth Worker Diploma
General Business Certificate
Secondary School Diploma
Skills
Verbal and written communication skills
Respectful and compassionate
Scheduling and planning
First aid and safety
Team collaboration
Relationship building
Active learning
Languages
English
Full Professional
Disclaimer
References available upon request.
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
ParaMed Home Health Care
12.2022 - CurrentRead More
Family Support Provider
CONTACT BRANT
08.2014 - 08.2015Read More
Licensed Insurance Agent
PRIMMUM INSURANCE AGENCY
10.2001 - 04.2004Read More
Sales and Leasing Consultant
WELLAND FORD
11.2000 - 10.2001Read More
Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate
Secondary School Diploma
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Conestoga College of Applied Arts and Technology
General Business Certificate
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Medix College of Healthcare
Diploma from Personal Support Worker With Honours
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Mohawk College
Candidate For Child-Youth Worker Diploma
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