Arturo Quesada
Salem ,OR
Summary
Compassionate foster care provider with strengths in nutrition planning, trauma-informed care, and life skills teaching. Demonstrated ability to develop personalized treatment plans and facilitate communication to enhance children's emotional and physical well-being.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Foster Care Provider
Quesada Foster Home
Salem, OR
06.2024 - Current
- Provided individualized care and support for children in foster care, ensuring emotional and physical well-being.
- Developed personalized treatment plans in collaboration with social workers and therapists to address each child's needs.
- Monitored behavioral changes, documenting progress and implementing strategies to promote positive development.
- Facilitated communication between biological families, social services, and children to enhance relationships and support systems.
- Trained new staff on best practices in child care, fostering a collaborative environment for shared learning.
- Organized recreational activities to promote social skills, teamwork, and emotional resilience among foster children.
- Advocated for children's rights by effectively communicating their needs during case management meetings with stakeholders.
- Maintained open communication with caseworkers and support teams to ensure that the needs of each child were being met effectively.
- Established clear boundaries within the home environment that promoted respect for themselves and others.
- Provided transportation to school, appointments, extracurricular activities, and family visits as needed.
Foreman
Andersen Construction Company
Portland, OR
06.2010 - Current
- Supervised daily construction operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and project timelines.
- Coordinated workflow among tradespeople, optimizing resource allocation and minimizing downtime.
- Mentored junior crew members, enhancing skill development and team collaboration on-site.
- Implemented quality control measures, improving overall project standards and reducing rework rates.
- Communicated effectively with subcontractors and clients to address concerns and facilitate project progress.
- Conducted regular site inspections, identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective actions promptly.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southwestern Oregon Community College
Bend, OR04.2000
Skills
- Nutrition planning
- Self-care awareness
- Life skills teaching
- Positive reinforcement
- Activity planning
- Safety planning
- First aid and CPR
- Family support
- Trauma-informed care
- Multitasking
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Foster Care Provider
Quesada Foster Home
06.2024 - Current
Foreman
Andersen Construction Company
06.2010 - Current
High School Diploma -
Southwestern Oregon Community College