Danica Dalo
El Cajon,CA
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional offering demonstrated success in aligning daily activities with care plans and expediently reporting any client status changes. Promotes formation of habits for sustainable health improvement. In-depth knowledge of behavior redirection strategies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional / Registered Behavior Technician
Young Adult Institute
Ramona, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Project Coordinator
Convergint
San Diego, CA
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Wrote technical narratives to document processes and design changes.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Managed competing demands and professionally adapted to frequent change, delays and unexpected events.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Provided input and feedback on departmental initiatives, directives and strategies to contribute to project success.
- Assembled manuals for team usage from vendor-supplied product data sheets and submittal information.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules, and conflicts.
- Created job files for each project and maintained current data in each file.
- Kept corporate and client information confidential, adhering to data safety measures.
- Established rapport and engaged with stakeholders to build lasting professional relationships.
Registered Behavior Technician /Lead Behavioral Health Technician
Liberty Healthcare
04.2019 - 09.2021
- Documented interventions, assessments, and progress reports on the database to enable tracking history and maintain consistent records.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and the purpose of behaviors.
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
- Monitored client progress to provide continued guidance and consistent feedback to stakeholders.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plans.
- Assisted clients in identifying and setting goals to promote positive behavior development.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop and modify individualized treatment plans.
- Collaborated with the client's support system and other allied specialists to implement positive interventions.
- Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Observed, monitored, and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
Behavioral Support Technician
People's Care
04.2017 - 04.2019
- Utilized a variety of methods, skills, and tools to provide direct behavior support to patients.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Displayed sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help clients manage mental health difficulties.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
Respite Care Provider
Maxim Healthcare
12.2012 - 12.2017
- Assisted clients with daily living need to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure, and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in a professional matter.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Education
Registered Behavior Technician - Mental Health Services
BABC
San Diego, CA09.2019
No Degree - Missile Maintenance Technician
Vandenberg Air Force Base
Santa Barbara, CA10.2007
CNA / HHA - Nursing Assistance
Maric College - San Diego CA
San Diego, CASkills
- Medication Administration
- Client Documentation
- Direct Patient Care
- Behavioral Management
- Charting and Documentation
- Quality Program Protocols
- Crisis Management
- Shift Coverage
- Training and Development
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Employee Scheduling
- Project Goals and Milestones
- Organizational Performance
- Safety Standards
- Training Procedures
- Operational Efficiency
- Customer Satisfaction
Certification
Department Environmental Health and Quality Food Handles Card
Red Cross Water Safety Certification
CPR and First Aid
CPI and Ukeru Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Direct Support Professional / Registered Behavior Technician
Young Adult Institute
09.2023 - Current
Project Coordinator
Convergint
09.2021 - 09.2023
Registered Behavior Technician /Lead Behavioral Health Technician
Liberty Healthcare
04.2019 - 09.2021
Behavioral Support Technician
People's Care
04.2017 - 04.2019
Respite Care Provider
Maxim Healthcare
12.2012 - 12.2017
Registered Behavior Technician - Mental Health Services
BABC
No Degree - Missile Maintenance Technician
Vandenberg Air Force Base
CNA / HHA - Nursing Assistance
Maric College - San Diego CA