Esteban Echavarria

• Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
• Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
• Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
• Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
• Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
• Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
• Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
• Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
• Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.

Essential Functions: Other Functions:

• Conduct intake services to include but not limited to: completing necessary paperwork, providing youth with overview of program services and for initial placements of youth in to shelter.
• Provide basic needs to youth upon arrival to program (to include but not limited to: meal, clothing, hygiene products, shower and bedroom assignment).
• Must provide Direct Care Services to youth to ensure that ratios and appropriate supervision levels are continuously met as per state and federal requirements.
• Develop positive rapport with youth while serving as role model to create safe and caring environment.
• Must ensure all forms and clients' services are properly completed in Southwest Keys web-based program (ETO) to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Assist with planning and coordination of special educational events (to include but not limited to: spelling bee, science fair), acculturation activities (Cesar Chavez Day, Thanksgiving, Chinese New Year, Holiday-Festival of Colors, 16th of September), educational (to include but not limited to: visits to museums) and recreational outings (to include but not limited to: movies, park, amusement parks), assist in coordination of student council activities and other meaningful experiences for SWK youth which promotes volunteerism and learning.
• Provide vocational courses and curriculum in subject area approved by program director that introduces youth to career choices.
• Assist with coordination of Physical Education instruction and other large muscle activities in coordination with Program Director or designee as required by state and federal requirements.
• Must assist in evacuation of youth as needed due to inclement weather conditions, natural disasters, or other unforeseen occurrences.
• Observe, report and document identified behavior patterns and required information that merit documentation such as: Elevated supervision forms, close observations, food logs, sleep logs and bed check logs.
• May be asked to provide personal care services to infants and toddlers in childcare setting. Perform variety of tasks to include but not limited to: dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing toddler’s play. (Only for region programs with children from 0-17 years of age and certified personal care staff only)
• Other duties as assigned.
• Attend all organizational required trainings.
• Attend trainings that will enhance professional growth in area of Education, Vocational curriculum and instruction, other topics as deemed appropriate by program director or designee.
• Attend departmental and program meetings to ensure that up-to-date information is received and/or information of policy changes or practice are adhered to.
• In absence of shift leader, may be asked to serve as interim shift leader and be responsible for overseeing program operations within their shift with pre-approval by program director.
• Be able to assist in distribution of medications to youth as prescribed by Medical Provider.
• Serve as Substitute Teacher in absence of Teacher in classroom setting.
• Must assist in evacuation of youth as needed due to inclement weather conditions, natural disasters, or other unforeseen occurrences.
• Travel as needed for trainings, conferences or to transport youth to destinations located within U.S.
• Attend Treatment Team Meetings to convey youth’s progress to all disciplines present.
• Maintain safe, clean and hazard-free facility. Tasks include regular maintenance and general cleaning of common areas including restrooms and kitchen, rotation of laundry (linen, towels and clothes) duty, and general maintenance of outdoor areas (to include but not limited to: backyard, playground, and parking lot).
• Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
• Completed clear and concise documentation of youth behavior and actions
• Evaluated needs of youth and outlined measures to address

• Rebuilding homes as part of hurricane damage recovery in Beaumont, Texas and North Carolina
• Oversees construction work of (12) employees
• Picking supplies needed for demolition, painting, electrical work and framing of houses
• Able to lift 50-70lbs unassisted
• Documenting and record inventory as needed

• Loaded and unloaded material off of loading dock with forklift as needed, weighed all trucks coming and leaving property
• Verified shipments and checked for damaged materials
• Maintained clean and safe working space, verified all inventory was complete and accounted
• Cleaned container and material supplies
• Scanned all supplies that is approved and documented to appropriate department
• Issued out supplies to employees by department as needed