Brenda A Lopez Hernandez
Brownsville,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated Youth Care Worker with background working with children and desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills such as preparing,completing daily accurate reports and implementing various behavior modifications techniques
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Care Worker
Southwest Key Programs- Casa Padre
Brownsville, TX
04.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized plans to meet the needs of youth in care.
- Assisted in developing and implementing behavior management strategies with youth in care.
- Monitored the physical environment to ensure safety of clients and staff.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations pertaining to child welfare services delivery.
- Monitored activities and maintained safe living and learning environment for youth to thrive.
Restaurant Waiter
Josephine kitchen
South Padre Island, TX
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Process customer bills, communicate them effectively to the kitchen, provide customers with menus, provide excellent customer service to guests, deliver checks and collect bill payments, escort customers to their tables, follow all relevant health department regulations, inform customers about daily specials
- Took accurate food and drink orders, using a POS ordering software system.
- Promptly reported any maintenance issues concerning kitchen equipment or dining areas.
- Supported other wait staff members when needed during peak times; assisted with taking orders from large groups.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
Dental Assistant
The Dentist
South Padre Island, TX
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Maintain medical records, schedule appointments, sterilize dental instruments, assist in dental procedures, educate patients on oral health, prepare treatment rooms, hand instruments to the dentist, make dental impressions, perform administrative tasks, sterilize equipment
Restaurant Waiter
Grapevine Cafe
South Padre Island, TX
05.2017 - 05.2021
- Greeted customers, provided menus and answered questions about menu items.
- Took accurate food and drink orders, using a POS ordering software system.
- Provided excellent customer service by anticipating guest needs, responding promptly and acknowledging all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies and checking equipment for proper functioning at the start of shifts.
- Processed cash payments accurately using a POS system; ensured accuracy of change given to customers.
Dental Assistant
Su Clinica Familiar
Brownsville, TX
09.2019 - 11.2020
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
Youth Development Professional
Boys & Girls Club, Port Isabel
Port Isabel, TX
04.2016 - 05.2017
- Create a safe, positive environment, generate fun and foster a sense of belonging, encourage supportive relationships with peers and adults, provide opportunities and set expectations, offer recognition to positive behavior
- Provided guidance and support to help foster the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of youth.
- Developed and facilitated educational programs focused on life skills, vocational training, health education, conflict resolution, and other relevant topics.
- Maintained records of attendance and other pertinent information about participants.
- Monitored and cared for youth in carefully controlled environment to promote safety.
- Maintained safe and therapeutic environment by monitoring, supervising and engaging youth in daily routines and programming.
Education
Certified - Dental Assisting
Texas State Technical College - Harlingen
Harlingen, TX09.2019
High School Diploma -
San Benito High School
San Benito, TX06-2013
Skills
- Adolescent Counseling
Certification
- CPR
- Crisis Intervention Training
Timeline
Youth Care Worker
Southwest Key Programs- Casa Padre
04.2024 - Current
Restaurant Waiter
Josephine kitchen
05.2023 - 05.2024
Dental Assistant
The Dentist
01.2021 - 05.2023
Dental Assistant
Su Clinica Familiar
09.2019 - 11.2020
Restaurant Waiter
Grapevine Cafe
05.2017 - 05.2021
Youth Development Professional
Boys & Girls Club, Port Isabel
04.2016 - 05.2017
Certified - Dental Assisting
Texas State Technical College - Harlingen
High School Diploma -
San Benito High School
- CPR
- Crisis Intervention Training
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