Cynthia Jaime
Duarte,CA
Summary
Versatile and compassionate professional with extensive experience in holistic care, including as a Birth Doula, Massage Therapist, and a Group Home Counselor. Excels in problem solving and providing emotional support, successfully assisted in over 175 births, and enhanced client well-being through tailored massage techniques. Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills and a commitment to patient confidentiality.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Birth Doula
Self Employed Services
01.2000 - Current
- Educated patients on breastfeeding and provided lactation support.
- Used special labor and delivery positions to aid in the comfort of the laboring mother,
- Assisted with postpartum care and provided guidance on postpartum recovery.
- Advised clients on lifestyle modifications and preventative measures for the health of mother and baby.
- Assisted in over 175 births.
- Monitored mothers and babies post-delivery, providing guidance and support.
- Assessed fetal distress during labor and delivery and provided appropriate interventions.
- Taught childbirth preparation classes to expectant parents.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Massage Therapist
Self Employed Services
12.1997 - Current
- Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments
- Maintained client treatment records
- Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
- Provided clear, concise instructions to clients to prepare for massage services.
- Maintained clean and professional massage therapy environment with stringent adherence to sanitization protocols.
- Created marketing advertisements to increase awareness of services and boost sales.
- Developed knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology to supplement massage training.
- Educated clients on benefits of massage therapy and importance of self-care.
- Assessed client needs and identified muscle issues, medical conditions, and contraindications before beginning session.
- Provided treatment for medical conditions and injuries through therapeutic massage.
- Administered Swedish and deep tissue massage techniques.
- Educated clients on benefits of massage and recommended home care techniques.
- Assessed clients to determine appropriate massage techniques to apply.
- Researched new massage techniques and treatments.
Group Home Counselor
Orange County Social Services
01.1994 - 12.1997
- Directed activities of children
- Assisted with instructing children in standards of conduct
- Provided crisis intervention and discipline
- Assisted in providing the children a safe, secure environment
- Checked for and reported illnesses
- Assisted in formulation of case treatment plans for assigned children with participation of child, other counselors, and Social Services Workers
- Kept routine of log of activity
- Prepared case records, development assessments, care plans, log entries and special incident reports in compliance with applicable regulations
- Filed information in case folders, extracted information for routine reports
- Engaged and interacted with children in a positive and supportive manner
- De-escalated emotionally charged youth
Youth Leader
CSP Youth Shelter
06.1993 - 01.1994
- Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits, and coping mechanisms.
- Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
- Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
- Assisted youth in developing problem-solving and communication skills to support stress management.
- Encouraged children to talk issues out with each other and without anger, which eased tense situations.
- Demonstrated positive influence to children by acting appropriately, being respectful to others and actively listening.
- Coordinated youth programs and activities to enhance life quality and self-esteem.
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to youth.
- Implemented variety of fun and recreational activities for residents.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05.1993
Skills
- CPR/AED/First Aid certified
- Interpersonal skills
- Breastfeeding support
- Newborn care
- Massage techniques
- Emotional support
- Birth planning
- Active listening
- Labor support
- Patient confidentiality
Certification
- End-of-Life Doula Certification - University of Vermont
- Companion Animal End-of-Life Doula Certification - University of Vermont
- Doula Certification – ALACE (Association of Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educators)
- Massage Therapist Certification - The Touch Therapy Institute
- CPR/AED/First Aid Certified
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Birth Doula
Self Employed Services
01.2000 - Current
Massage Therapist
Self Employed Services
12.1997 - Current
Group Home Counselor
Orange County Social Services
01.1994 - 12.1997
Youth Leader
CSP Youth Shelter
06.1993 - 01.1994
- End-of-Life Doula Certification - University of Vermont
- Companion Animal End-of-Life Doula Certification - University of Vermont
- Doula Certification – ALACE (Association of Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educators)
- Massage Therapist Certification - The Touch Therapy Institute
- CPR/AED/First Aid Certified
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Southern California
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