Honor Society® member
Kristina Williams
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology
- Class of 2030
- North Aurora, IL
Member since April 2026
About
I believe I was put here on Earth, by God, to help others. Over the last 10 years, as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), I have taken pride in providing premium care with exceptional hospitality. I was blessed to begin working for Marklund in 2019, a facility for the profoundly disabled. Working in direct care, I found the population I want to serve for the rest of my career. I've recently transitioned into working as a paraprofessional at Marklund Day School. I have been privileged to see the kids I work with daily achieve their goals and the improvements they make along the way.
Education
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Maryville University of St Louis
Communication Sciences and Disorders
2026 – Present
Goals and interests
- Career goal
My goal is to give a voice to those who are voiceless, regardless of ability. I am only at the start of studying for my Communication Science and Disorders degree, but I look forward to all the things I will learn and experiences I will have along the way.
Experience
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Recreational Coordinator
Marklund Hyde Center Community Integration Collaboration with various departments to create and effectively communicate Community Integration scheduling, including recreational opportunities. While performing the functions in this position, display a positive attitude when addressing clients, families, visitors, and co-workers to elevate the spirit of the whole group and create a harmonious environment. Responsibilities: - Ensures client safety during activities and community outings. Collaboration with multiple departments to ensure all residents meet monthly outing requirements. - Document all activities and outings in an accurate and timely manner. Create monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) with accuracy and submit them on time. - Communicates in a kind, polite, and professional manner with all clients, staff, volunteers, and visitors. - Promotes active participation as appropriate and unique to each client and their function and potential abilities. - Create a monthly recreational schedule, including birthday celebrations, socialization opportunities, and outings, enhancing the monthly curriculum developed by Developmental Instructors. - Willingness to perform new or extra duties when needed, and adjust work schedule to meet client and/or staffing needs, which includes working as a PSP in Community Day Services (CDS) or home environments if staffing levels are low.
May 2023 – Jul 2025
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Personal Support Professional (PSP)
Marklund Hyde Center Work in direct care with residents and clients daily, focusing on safety and communication with residents and the health care team. Responsibilities: - Assist with day program activities, which include helping ensure the residents have the opportunity to achieve their goals for the day. - Groom residents by brushing their hair, teeth,h and shaving. - Assist residents with bathing, incontinence, and dressing. - Feed residents and document their food and liquid intake. - Maintain a clean and safe environment for our residents. - Assist residents with mobility needs, transferring them from wheelchair to bed.
Feb 2019 – May 2023
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Multi-Needs Paraprofessional
Marklund Day School Marklund Wasmond Center
Languages
- English (US) Fluent
