Carmen Estrada
Social Work
La Quinta,CA
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate professional with extensive experience in social work and respite care, notably at Raymond Cree Middle School. Excelled in case management, crisis intervention, and developing strong client relationships. Demonstrated exceptional multitasking and communication skills, significantly improving client well-being and support networks. Proven track record in employing evidence-based interventions and fostering multicultural competence.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Social Work Intern
Raymond Cree Middle School
08.2024 - Current
- Managed caseload efficiently, prioritizing tasks and maintaining timely communication with clients, colleagues, and supervisors.
- Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
- Educated clients and families on mental health, wellness and recovery topics.
- Interviewed clients to assess needs and determine most suitable needs and services.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to address diverse client needs including mental health, addiction, trauma, and family dynamics.
Personal Assistant
Maxim Healthcare (Respite)
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided safe environments for patients, addressing potential hazards and maintaining cleanliness in living spaces.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Improved respite care quality by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication while providing respite care services.
- Designed and implemented various activities to encourage socialization and aid residents in identifying potential.
- Assisted families in navigating community resources and services, strengthening their support network and access to assistance.
- Encouraged positive behavior changes in clients by leveraging motivational techniques and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Improved clients' daily living experiences with tailored activity plans that promote engagement and social interaction.
Respite Care Provider
Inland Respite
10.2023 - Current
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement strategies, minimizing stress on both patients and their families.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks, promoting dignity and wellbeing.
- Enhanced patient comfort with compassionate and attentive support during daily activities.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Improved respite care quality by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with families and healthcare teams to address patient needs effectively.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being by listening empathetically to their concerns and providing reassurance as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Cal State San Bernardino
Palm Desert, CA 02.2022 - Current
Associate of Science - Sociology
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA06-2021
High School Diploma -
Indio High School
Indio, CA 09.1990 - 06.1993
Skills
- Multicultural competence
- Client advocacy
- Professional ethics
- Life skills development
- Crisis intervention
- Records maintenance
- Empathy development
- Mental health support
- Case records management
- Case management
- Crisis response
- Family dynamics
- Community resources
- Treatment plan guidance
- Risk determination
- Client assessment
- Behavioral plan creation
- Group facilitation
- Case documentation
- Patient support
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CA Driver's License
- Basic Life Support Certification (CPR)
- Keen Palm Springs Unified School training
- Psychological First Aid(PFA) Certification Online
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Social Work Intern
Raymond Cree Middle School
08.2024 - Current
Personal Assistant
Maxim Healthcare (Respite)
04.2024 - Current
Respite Care Provider
Inland Respite
10.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Cal State San Bernardino
02.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Indio High School
09.1990 - 06.1993
- First Aid Certification
- CA Driver's License
- Basic Life Support Certification (CPR)
- Keen Palm Springs Unified School training
- Psychological First Aid(PFA) Certification Online
Associate of Science - Sociology
College of The Desert
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