Abigail Favela
Victorville,CA
Summary
My personal and professional goal is to find and explore professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills. Actively seeking to assist and give back to my community whether that be in a hospital, educational or church environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Services Assistant, CPS, DPSS
Harmony Haven Children And Youth Center
06.2023 - Current
- Update daily behavior logs and progress reports
- Schedule appointments for services; coordinate necessary transportation for customers for school, outings, medical appointments
- Track cases to update professional staff of cases needing progress reports; maintain and update files on cases
- Assist in coordinating community events for customers
- Mentor customers and cultivate a safe environment for peer support
Home Health Caregiver
In Home Support Services
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and disability or illness coping and manageability
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines and administered medication as directed by physician
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments
- Completed entries in logbooks, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress
Communications Specialist
Super Care Kids
02.2017 - 04.2018
- Drafted press releases detailing relevant newsworthy information and supporting brand image and worked with news media to spread positions
- Took photographs and videos during special events for promotional materials and social media pages
- Conducted media relations and responded to media requests for information
- Facilitated press conferences and other outreach events to raise visibility of organization
Education
High School Diploma -
Rialto High School
Rialto, CA06.2012
Skills
- Mentoring and working with children and adolescents
- Experience with children with special needs
- Personal life experience with infant with disabilities
- Skilled at scheduling, organizing, and working in a team-based setting
Volunteer Experience
LEAD TEACHER, Afterschool Bible Book Club 09/2023 to Current
Enchanted Hills Elementary School, Perris, CA
- Facilitate afterschool classroom of students from 1st to 6th grade
- Engage and teach students in a Christian-based curriculum
- Assess student work, while providing a welcoming and safe learning environment to explore the curriculum among their peers
VOLUNTEER, NICU at ICU 06/2022 to Current
Loma Linda University Children's Hospital, CHOC Hospital, Loma Linda, CA
- Knowledge of changing infant nasal cannula, saline suction, accessing and using of kangaroo feeding pump, using and setting up oxygen concentrators and oxygen tanks, usage of high flows and CPAP machines, setting up and operating pulse oximeter, and dispensing liquid-form medication through NJ and NG tubes
- Provide respiratory treatments, such as chest physical therapy for tight lungs
- Familiar with ICU and NICU protocols
- Specialty with children with pulmonary dysplasia, pulmonary edema, extreme prematurity, G.E.R.D (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease), and R.O.P. (Retinopathy of Prematurity)
CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRY TEACHER 06/2021 to 07/2022
Rock of Generations, Perris, CA
- Monitored children and adolescent classrooms to verify a safe and secure environment
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans, planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth
- Collaborated with teachers, parents, and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students
- Supervised children of various ages on the playground and field trips
TEACHER ASSISTANT VOLUNTEER 03/2022 to 05/2022
Liberty State Preschool, Victorville, CA
- Supported teacher in supervising students in the classroom and the playground to ensure a safe environment
- Assisted parents with checking students in and out of school
- Prepared classwork and homework packets
- Guided students with behavior assistance such as taking turns, sharing, and respecting other children and adults
Timeline
Social Services Assistant, CPS, DPSS
Harmony Haven Children And Youth Center
06.2023 - Current
Home Health Caregiver
In Home Support Services
11.2019 - 05.2021
Communications Specialist
Super Care Kids
02.2017 - 04.2018
High School Diploma -
Rialto High School
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