Andrew Perez
Eureka,CA
Summary
Empathetic and conscientious. Committed to providing effective care and mental health education. Offering a patient-focused practice style that emphasizes active participation in the development of treatment plans. Successful in establishing rapport with patients while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
John Hewston
Arcata, CA
11.2023 - Current
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
Cook, Detox, Counselor
Singing Trees Recovery Center
Garberville, CA
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Conducted assessments to determine the level of addiction, identify mental health disorders, and develop a plan for recovery.
- Facilitated psycho-educational groups on topics such as relapse prevention, anger management, and coping skills.
- Educated clients about the risks associated with drug and alcohol use.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Assisted clients in developing strategies to reduce or eliminate substance use behaviors.
- Prepared and administered medications to treat withdrawal symptoms.
- Monitored vital signs of detoxing patients.
- Provided emotional support to patients during the process of detoxification.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Planned menus based on customer preferences, nutritional value and budget constraints.
- Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Cal Poly Humboldt
Arcata, CA05-2023
Skills
- Care Plan Adherence
- Documentation
- Chronic Disease Management
- ADL Assistance
- Behavioral Management
- Progress Documentation
- Incapacitation Care
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Dementia Care
- Motivational Interviewing
- Life Skills Training
- Intervention Planning
- Individual Counseling
- Behavior Modification
- Unconditional Positive Regard
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Caregiver
John Hewston
11.2023 - Current
Cook, Detox, Counselor
Singing Trees Recovery Center
05.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Cal Poly Humboldt
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