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KRISTA THOMAS

Clearwater,BC

Summary

Proven leader and compassionate caregiver, adept in patient care and managing teams effectively at Yellowhead Pioneer Residence. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving and organizational skills, ensuring high standards of care and efficiency. Skilled in dementia knowledge and basic computer applications, consistently achieving positive outcomes in high-pressure environments.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Health Care Aide

Yellowhead Pioneer Residence
06.2010 - Current
  • Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
  • Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.

Manager

Yellowhead Pioneer Residance
03.2020 - 06.2023
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Scheduling staff, holidays and sick days
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
  • Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.

Warehouse Manager

Fire Crew Inc.
06.2004 - 10.2009
  • Conducted periodic audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with safety standards.
  • Dispatching work crews in a timely manner.
  • Equipping trucks with required gear.

Education

Health Care Assistant - Health And Community Services

Thompson River University
Kamloops, BC
06.2010

High School Diploma -

Barriere Secondary School
Barriere, BC
06.1997

Skills

  • Compassionate
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Reliable team player
  • Patient Care
  • Self motivated
  • Able to work alone
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Basic Computer skills

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Manager

Yellowhead Pioneer Residance
03.2020 - 06.2023

Health Care Aide

Yellowhead Pioneer Residence
06.2010 - Current

Warehouse Manager

Fire Crew Inc.
06.2004 - 10.2009

Health Care Assistant - Health And Community Services

Thompson River University

High School Diploma -

Barriere Secondary School

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