Kristie Smailes

ACTIVITY PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION

Developing, organizing and leading variety of activities, events and outings.

RESIDENT ENGAGEMENT

Encouraging participation in activities,fostering social interactions, and fostering a positive and supportive environment.

NEEDS ASSESSMENTS

Working with residents, families and other healthcare professionals to identify individual needs and preferences

DOCUMENTATION AND EVALUATION

Maintaining records of resident participation and engagement and evaluating the effectiveness of programs

TEAMWORK AND COLLABORATION

Working effectively with other staff members, volunteers,and family members to provide comprehensive care

• Utilized quality assurance measures such as double-checking labels on tubes containing blood or other bodily fluids prior to sending them off for analysis.
• Performed venipunctures, skin punctures and capillary collections for laboratory testing.
• Adhered to safety guidelines when handling hazardous materials and biohazardous waste.
• Interpreted physician orders accurately to ensure correct collection of specimens.
• Cleaned work areas at the end of each shift according to infection control regulations.
• Collected specimens from patients in a professional manner according to established protocols.
• Operated centrifuges, pipettes, microscopes, autoclaves, computers, printers and other equipment used in the laboratory.
• Communicated effectively with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals about specimen requirements.

• Ensured that all safety standards were met when providing respite care services.
• Facilitated communication between families and other involved professionals.
• Developed positive relationships with families by providing compassionate care and understanding of their individual needs.
• Maintained accurate records of services provided, medications administered, meals served.
• Adhered to agency policies regarding confidentiality and client rights while providing respite care services.
• Made transportation arrangements and accompanied clients for appointments, errands and outings.
• Assisted patients with hygiene, diet and mobility practices.
• Participated in enjoyable activities with clients to provide mental stimulation.
• Assisted ill, disabled and elderly clients by providing companionship, comfort and medicine.
• Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.