Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
Extracurricular Activities
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Debra Lozano

Granada Hills,CA

Summary

Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver

Cambrian Homecare/IHSS
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
  • Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.

Behavior Interventionist

ACES For Autism
02.2020 - 11.2022
  • Provided emotional support to students and families with children who have autism.
  • Promoted positive behavior change through consistent reinforcement and appropriate consequences.
  • Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
  • Enhanced communication between parents and school staff for better understanding of individual student needs.

Swim Instructor

Waterworks Aquatics
01.2022 - 09.2022
  • Enhanced student swimming abilities through the development and implementation of personalized lesson plans.
  • Increased swimmer safety by enforcing pool rules and maintaining vigilant supervision during lessons.
  • Improved swimmer confidence by providing consistent positive reinforcement and constructive feedback on technique.
  • Maintained CPR, First Aid, and lifeguard certifications to ensure preparedness for emergency situations during lessons.

Youth Sports Coach

Sports For Learning
04.2021 - 08.2021
  • Providing students with opportunities to engage in physical activity and focus on their physical and mental health.
  • Collaborated with other coaches to develop comprehensive training programs for optimal player development.
  • Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience, and respect for others.
  • Fostered a positive team environment with consistent communication and motivational tactics.

Healthcare Provider

In-Home Supportive Services Program (IHSS)
01.2016 - 05.2019
  • Providing in-home services with tasks such as cooking, cleaning and consistent care of hygiene and physical state.

Customer Service Associate

Walgreens (Work Study Program)
- 08.2016
  • Providing customer service and being a team leader and working with fellow colleagues to keep the store in order.

Education

High School Diploma -

Temple City High School

Graduated (Exercise Science Major) -

California State University of Los Angeles

Skills

  • Tolerant and flexible to different situations
  • Patient Companionship
  • Behavioral Management
  • Strong Ethics
  • Time Management
  • Verbal and Written Communication Skills
  • ADL Assistance
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Nutrition Knowledge
  • Respectful and Compassionate

Awards

  • HI USA Explore the World Scholarship (2019)
  • Fund for Education Abroad Gugel-McPherson Family Scholarship (2019)

Extracurricular Activities

Nuve Therapeutics, Glendale, Volunteer (05/2021-10/2021) 

  • Shadowed main physical therapist to gain insight into the physical therapy realm. My duties included documentation, cleanliness of equipment & clinic and guiding patients through various exercises.

Parishes & Parks, Los Angeles, Fitness Instructor (02/2021-06/2021) 

  • Provided workout routines for the underserved communities of East Los Angeles particularly for the older generations. As well as implementing convenient and beneficial workouts virtually.

Sports Medicine Australia & WAFL Football Club, Perth, Sports & Exercise Science Intern (06/2019-08/2019)

  • Involved in training sessions for the players and ensured tasks such as taping, massaging and keeping the players hydrated were fulfilled.

Huntington Hospital, Pasadena, Volunteer 

  • Provided support and clerical assistance to the outpatient rehab staff.

Certification

  • National Health & Safety Association: Standard CPR/AED & First Aid (adult, child, infant), Certified on July 22, 2023

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working
American Sign Language (ASL)
Limited Working
Mandarin (Chinese)
Elementary

Timeline

Caregiver

Cambrian Homecare/IHSS
08.2022 - 08.2023

Swim Instructor

Waterworks Aquatics
01.2022 - 09.2022

Youth Sports Coach

Sports For Learning
04.2021 - 08.2021

Behavior Interventionist

ACES For Autism
02.2020 - 11.2022

Healthcare Provider

In-Home Supportive Services Program (IHSS)
01.2016 - 05.2019

Customer Service Associate

Walgreens (Work Study Program)
- 08.2016

High School Diploma -

Temple City High School

Graduated (Exercise Science Major) -

California State University of Los Angeles
Debra Lozano