Alejandro Hernandez
Manchester
Summary
Offering strong communication and conflict resolution skills, eager to learn and develop in structured environment. Brings solid understanding of rules and regulations and applies critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Ready to use and develop teamwork and observational skills in [Desired Position] role.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
Rockingham County Department of Corrections
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and daily hygiene.
- Assisted in intake and release of inmates.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in log book.
- Coordinated with other law enforcement personnel to exchange information.
- Inter viewed inmates to obtain information and evidence.
- Received and inspected mail, property, and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates cells, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised throughout visits, meal times, recreation, phone calls and showers.
- Escort inmates to and from cells, courts, hospitals, and medical appointments.
Direct Support Professional
The Kimi Nichols Inc.
09.2021 - 02.2024
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized client environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team, as well as the Nurse Trainor and Human Rights Committee.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Served as a reliable point of contact for family members, maintaining open lines of communication about client progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Established strong relationships with local community resources to connect clients with additional supports as needed.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Assisted with personal care tasks, respecting clients' dignity and promoting self-reliance.
- Enhanced communication skills of non-verbal clients using alternative communication devices
- Adapted activities and support strategies to meet changing needs of clients, demonstrating flexibility. and creativity.
- Administered medication under supervision, ensuring adherence to healthcare plans.
Day Program Instructor
Hogan Regional Center
01.2006 - 03.2014
- Recorded responses to lesson planning and made appropriate adjustments.
- Applied effective team management strategies consistently to maintain a productive and orderly learning environment conducive to each client's success.
- Improved confidence and participation levels with the use of positive reinforcement strategies and group activities.
- Provided support for individuals with special needs by designing customized accommodations in collaboration with the special education team.
- Incorporated real-world connections into daily lessons, enhancing relevance for clients' while encouraging more topics of interests.
- Establish positive relationships with clients' and families.
- Guide clients' to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Organize activities to teach and model foundational skills of being a productive member of their community.
Education
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
School of Graphic Communications
New York, NY06-1993
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish: Bilingual
- First Aid training
- Emergency Response
- De-Escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Crisis intervention training
- Central and pod control
- Facility maintenance
- Criminal Law
- Firearm operations trained
- Client documentation
- Individualized support planning
- Medication management
- Certified CPR/AED; First Aid certified
- Care plan assessment
- HIPPA compliance
Certification
CPR-First Aid certified-2023
NH HEM 1201-Adult Medication Adminiatration
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Rockingham County Department of Corrections
02.2024 - 01.2025
Direct Support Professional
The Kimi Nichols Inc.
09.2021 - 02.2024
Day Program Instructor
Hogan Regional Center
01.2006 - 03.2014
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
School of Graphic Communications
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