Aurea Baca
Danville Services of Arizona
Tucson,AZ
2
Languages
1
Certification
18
years of professional experience
I am a Direct Support Professional with experience in enhancing client independence through compassionate caregiving. I love the field that I work in and am thankful for the opportunities that have been given to me. I always work to the best of my ability and treat all my clients with the care I provide for my own family.
Work History
Direct Support Professional
1 Year 6 Months- Assisted individuals with daily living activities, promoting independence and personal dignity.
- Monitored client safety and responded promptly to behavioral or medical concerns.
- Documented progress notes and care observations accurately for shift handoffs.
- Supported implementation of individualized service plans and behavior interventions.
- Prepared meals and maintained clean, organized living environments.
- Administered medication reminders and followed prescribed care routines.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
Food Demonstrator
11 Years 4 Months- Prepared food samples and demonstration stations following food safety and sanitation standards.
- Engaged Costco members with product information and answered questions clearly.
- Replenished supplies, sample inventory, and serving materials throughout shift.
- Set up and broke down demo carts, signage, and equipment efficiently.
- Maintained clean work areas and followed hygiene procedures during food preparation.
- Coordinated with team members to support smooth daily demonstration operations.
- Monitored product readiness and adjusted sample display for consistent presentation.
- Assisted with customer service while promoting products in high-traffic retail environment.
- Utilized well-developed communication and persuasion skills by promoting special offers and encouraging purchases of demonstrated products.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing engaging and informative food demonstrations.
- Promoted brand awareness through effective communication and presentation skills during demonstrations.
- Developed innovative recipes and food pairings for demonstrations, resulting in increased customer interest.
- Observed strict health and hygiene procedures to maintain food safety.
- Exceeded sales goals through persuasive sales tactics that highlighted key features and benefits of products being demonstrated.
Direct Support Professional
5 Years 6 Months- Supported individuals with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Administered medications and documented care in compliance with service plans.
- Assisted with personal care, meal preparation, and household routines.
- Recorded accurate progress notes, incident reports, and communication logs.
- Reinforced safety protocols, preventing hazards and supporting stable environments.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, facilitating trust-based relationship for effective support.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Time management
First aid and safety
Behavior redirection
Client support
Compassionate caregiving
Medication administration
Behavioral management
Client documentation
Housekeeping tasks
Health and safety requirements
Relationship building
Direct patient care
Transportation
ADL support
Team collaboration
Progress documentation
Nutrition
Multitasking and organization
Empathy and patience
Active listening
Adaptability and flexibility
Positive reinforcement
Mobility assistance
Certification
First Aid/CPR
Prevention and Support
Article 9
Fingerprint Clearance Card
Languages
English
Professional Working
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Danville Services of Arizona
04.2021 - CurrentRead More
Direct Support Professional
The Centers for Habilitation
10.2019 - 04.2021Read More
Food Demonstrator
Club Demonstration Services at Costco
06.2008 - 10.2019Read More
Holy Angel University
High School Diploma
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