Christopher Martinez
Albuqueque
Summary
Compassionate Peer Support Worker with background in mental health and addiction recovery settings. Possess strong communication skills, ability to inspire trust and promote positive change. Demonstrated success in fostering supportive relationships, facilitating group sessions and advocating for client needs. Made significant impact by implementing innovative therapeutic techniques in previous work.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1999
1999
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Line Cook
El Patio
Albuquerque
06.2018 - Current
C P.S.W. Certified Peer Support Worker
Perfectly Imperfect
Albuqueque
08.2023 - 08.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients and staff.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Providing skills and techniques from real life experiences in maintaining sobriety.
- Documented client progress and communicated needs to healthcare professionals.
- Engaged clients in social activities to promote mental well-being and interaction.
- Developed positive relationships with patients by demonstrating empathy and respect for their needs.
- Encouraged clients to participate in recreational activities such as reading, playing games, and socializing with others.
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
Education
Freedom H S.
Albuquerque, NMSkills
- Client assessment
- Personal care assistance
- Healthcare documentation
- Nutrition planning
- Client mobility support
- Crisis intervention
- Communication skills
- Patient advocacy
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Emotional intelligence
- Meal preparation
- Transportation services
- Social engagement facilitation
- Interpersonal communication
- Emotional support
- Client relationship management
- Social support
- Life skills training
- Rehabilitation assistance
- Active listening
- Progress documentation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
C P.S.W. Certified Peer Support Worker
Perfectly Imperfect
08.2023 - 08.2025
Line Cook
El Patio
06.2018 - Current
Freedom H S.