LATYRA
CHRISTMAS
*********@*****.***
Douglasville, GA 30134
Dedicated and outgoing Resident Assistant skilled in leadership and team building. Highly adept at coordinating student support and implementing conflict resolution strategies. Talented in critical thinking and problem- solving.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Solana Assisted Living - Resident Assistant
Roswell, GA • 06/2021 - Current
Belmont Village Senior Living - Resident Assistant Atlanta, GA • 03/2020 - Current
Griswold Home Health - Caregiver Attendant
Tucker, GA • 01/2020 - Current
WORK HISTORY
Assisted 7 residents with daily dental and mouth care, bath functions and hair care.
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Assisted 4 disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
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Supported personal needs of 7 residents dealing with diverse conditions.
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Encouraged community atmosphere by implementing
educational and social programs.
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Provided emotional support and counseling to 3 residents coping with loss and created and developed bereavement groups.
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Provided swift and knowledgeable emergency support in line with campus crisis protocols.
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Assisted 5 clients with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
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Assisted 5 clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
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Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels
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SKILLS
• Staff Training
• Student Needs Assessment
• Mediation Techniques
• Maintenance Requests
• Dementia Care
• Ambulatory Care
• Developmental Disorders
• Epic
• Microsoft Office
• Phlebotomy
West Georgia Technical
College
La Grange, GA
Some College (No Degree)
EDUCATION
The Phoenix At James Creek - Resident Assistant
Cumming, GA • 06/2020 - 01/2022
Core Health Provider Service - House Manager
Marietta, GA • 03/2020 - 08/2021
Brickmont Assisted Living - Caregiver
Woodstock, GA • 06/2018 - 05/2019
Enable Of Georgia - Direct Support Professional
Roswell, GA • 12/2016 - 04/2018
Assisted 6 residents in preparing for activity and social programs.
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Responded to room transfers, incident reports and
maintenance requests.
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Developed rapport to create safe and trusting
environment for care.
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Supervised 7 residents preparing meals and handling chores and provided constructive feedback.
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Managed day-to-day operation of home to comply with regulations and agency standards.
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Evaluated performance, adjusted strategies and
maintained agile, sustainable operations.
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Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
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Helped 6 patients care for themselves by teaching
proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
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Used ECP system and Epic to maintain records of services performed and apparent condition of patients.
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Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient
environment.
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Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
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Assisted 5 disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
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