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Dina Valdez

Garden Grove

Summary

Mental health care professional with a strong record of productivity and efficiency. Proficient in patient observation, behavior modification, and crisis intervention. Exceptional communication and teamwork skills contribute to high-quality patient care and support. Knowledgeable behavior technician with several years of experience. Dedicated to helping develop skills and manage behaviors in an individualized way. Practiced multitasker with excellent time management, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Behavior Technician

Ro Health
Garden Grove
09.2024 - Current
  • Applied proven strategies to positively affect client behaviors.
  • Engaged in professional development activities to stay abreast of current trends in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis.
  • Collected and analyzed data and monitored progress and efficacy of individualized treatment plans.
  • Provided psychiatric or personal care to emotionally disturbed or cognitively impaired patients.
  • Collaborated with families to provide support strategies for home-based interventions.
  • Developed activity plans and instructional materials to assist with treatment.
  • Assisted with building life and social skills useful for everyday activities and interactions.
  • Supported families of clients by offering guidance on managing challenging behaviors.
  • Enforced rules consistently while providing support and understanding when necessary.
  • Maintained professionalism in emergency situations, assisting staff members in actions and monitoring patients.
  • Supervised field trips or visits outside the facility as part of an overall treatment plan.
  • Supervised and secured patients restricted to assigned areas.
  • Provided individual and group counseling to clients with behavioral issues.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, such as personal hygiene and meal preparation.
  • Facilitated communication between parents and guardians and school personnel regarding the client's progress or lack thereof.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all participants in therapeutic activities.
  • Emotionally supported patients, monitoring changes in behavior for potentially dangerous changes.

Staff Assistant

Maxim Healthcare Staffing
Garden
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Monitored the safety and well-being of autistic children while they are under my care.
  • Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
  • Improved behavior with modification and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Communicated affirmatively and promoted positive attitudes with every student.
  • Maintained attendance records and documented class activity.
  • Oversaw classroom and teaching materials and requisitioned low-stock items.
  • Encouraged positive behavior through verbal praise and rewards systems.
  • Engaged in ongoing communication with families about their child's progress and needs.
  • Prepared handouts, study materials and other teaching aids.
  • Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
  • Provided supplemental supervision in classrooms, schoolyards, and cafeterias.
  • Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground and on field trips.
  • Developed assignments for pupils to apply learning.
  • Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs.

Food Server Assistant

Town and Country Retirement Home
Garden
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Oversaw inventory in buffet and reported replacement needs to kitchen management.
  • Replenished stocking stations with utensils, condiments and napkins.
  • Filled trays with food, utensils, napkins and condiments to provide diners with meals and accessories.
  • Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workstation at all times.
  • Maintained presence throughout meals to assist guests with additional food and beverage requests.
  • Assisted in menu planning and pricing based on customer feedback and sales trends.
  • Cleaned tables between seating's and reset them for the next guests.
  • Wiped down tables and removed trash and dirty plates to provide clean, welcoming dining environment.
  • Stocked service stations with ice, napkins and straws.
  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
  • Welcomed and thanked guests to demonstrate appreciation for patronage.
  • Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
  • Communicated with servers about new tables, changes in food availability and customer comments.

Education

High School Diploma -

Rancho Alamitos High School
Garden Grove, CA
05-2022

GED -

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

Skills

  • Applied behavior analysis
  • Data collection
  • Client progress monitoring
  • Individualized treatment planning
  • Behavior modification techniques
  • Family collaboration
  • Professional communication
  • Safety management
  • Adaptability
  • Self-harm prevention
  • Documentation skills
  • Support patients
  • Behavior treatment plans
  • Time management

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Certification

  • cpr certification

Timeline

Behavior Technician

Ro Health
09.2024 - Current

Staff Assistant

Maxim Healthcare Staffing
01.2023 - 12.2023

Food Server Assistant

Town and Country Retirement Home
01.2022 - 12.2022

High School Diploma -

Rancho Alamitos High School

GED -

Santa Ana College

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