High School Care Unit

KRISTA SWOFFORD REDDING

*** ***** **** **** *******, SC 29687 ● ******.***.********@*****.*** ● 864-***-**** EDUCATION/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

**** *.*. ** ***** Services, University of South Carolina Beaufort 2010-2012 Americorps Service, L’Arche Spokane

2005 High School Diploma, with honors, Broome High School WORK EXPERIENCE

January 2024-present Lifestyle Enrichment Leader (Memory Care Unit), Summit Hills, Spartanburg, SC

• Plans and executes social events, outings, programs, and activities for residents in the memory care unit

• Develops games and activities that offer residents a social experience and active movement within their abilities

• Created a “shopping” experience for residents

• Collaborates with colleagues to meet resident needs for social experiences and activities

• Learns about each individual resident and recognizes their special days and specific needs and preferences

August 2021-January 2024 Caregiver, Absolute Care Solutions, Spartanburg, SC

• Provide support for day-to-day independent living for elderly and disabled individuals January 2020-May 2021 Human Services Intern, Greer Relief and Resources Agency, Greer, SC

• Met with community members in need, oriented them to available services, and began the process of accessing how best to meet their needs

• Helped community members complete intake forms

• Assessed current needs of past clients, including taking stock of COVID-related needs

• Evaluated needs of past clients and made recommendations for continued services and support from the organization

• Managed cases (under the direction of the case manager)

• Provided administrative support: filing, paperwork, logged data, answered phones, and contacted clients

January 2017-August 2017 Caregiver, Caring Helper, Spartanburg, SC October 2013-August 2016 House Assistant, The Charles Lea Center, Spartanburg, SC

• Provided support for adults with severe developmental and intellectual disabilities, including de- escalating violent clients and managing conflict

• Recorded daily activities and need in client logs

• Maintained records for medical professionals, including medication logs and tracking doctor appointments

October 2012-September 2013 Live-In Assistant, L’Arche Cork, Cork, Ireland

• Created a family-like atmosphere for adults, including geriatric adults, with developmental and intellectual disabilities living in a group home

• Planned activities and events, including special dinners, parties, and outings to cultural events

• Assisted in planning and executing fundraisers

August 2010-September 2012 Live-In Assistant, L’Arche Spokane, Spokane, WA (Americorps)

• Assisted with case management for live-in members, including medical needs and records, social support, and communicating with other team members and families

• Planned social activities to help live-in members practice social skills in public places

• Attended team meetings with caseworkers and employers to troubleshoot issues with live-in members to support their continued employment

October 2009-September 2010 CNA, Magnolia Place, Spartanburg, SC April 2008-September 2009 CNA, White Oak Estates, Spartanburg, SC January 2007-January 2008 Administrative Assistant, Spartanburg Dodge, Spartanburg, SC January 2006-December 2006 Resident Assistant, Spartanburg, SC REFERENCES

Jana Crowe: 864-***-****

Wendi Arms: 864-***-****

Lura Southerland: 509-***-****

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