Ivan Garza
Mission,TX
Summary
Compassionate youth care worker with several-year background working with children and as companion in order to prevent risky behaviors. Adept at preparing, completing daily accurate reports and implementing various behavior modification techniques.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resident Care Aide
Favorite Staffing
Chicago, IL
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of residents, assisting with daily living activities and maintaining a clean and organized living environment.
- Providing communication, information and supplies to residents as needed as well as maintaining the work areas stocked with food and toiletries.
- Conducted hourly security checks and wellness checks in and around the shelter and released residential areas.
- Leading group activities and encouraging residents to participate in agency services.
- Upholding shelter rules and expectations, reporting any concerns or medical issues to shelter management.
Youth Care Worker
Deployed Services
Greensboro, NC
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided direct supervision and interacted with children in care during recreation, meal times, play time, etc.
- Attended various workshops and conferences to gain knowledge about the job.
- Promoted positive behavior and social development of youth.
- Attended regular development and training to stay updated on health and safety issues.
- Conduct regular consistent 15 minute headcount of UC's
- Provided basic needs to UC upon arrival in the program, meals, clothes, hygiene products.
Youth Care Worker
Krucial Staffing
Carrizo Springs, TX
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Teaching children to relate in a socially appropriate manner through the use of daily routine and activity.
- Activities that encourage physical activity and promote healthy lifestyles.
- Observe conduct and behavior of children to prevent disturbances and escapes.
- Assist during transition and movement of UC's from one activity to the next.
- Provided coverage for assigned staff when needed.
Consultant
College 1st Program
Mission, TX
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Helping students from pre-k to 12th grade by providing them the tools they need to prepare for their higher education.
- Organized academic enchantment activities for students and helped them by engaging in real world mentorship exercises to become college and life successful.
- Gave students the opportunity to explore and design their future college and career plans.
Youth Care Worker
Chicanos Por La Causa
Donna, TX
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Escort UC's to and from different areas around the facility such as, outdoor activities, lunch room, medical.
- Providing documentation on events by completing daily reports of staff and UC's
- Encouraged children to participate in a positive structured routine.
- Provided one-to-one observation of youth to ensure the safety of youth, staff, mental health/medical.
Education
High School Diploma -
Juarez-Lincoln High School
Mission, TX05-2017
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Kingsville, TXSkills
- Household organization
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Mobility Assistance
- Meal Preparation
- Records Maintenance
- Adolescent Counseling
- Time Management
- Bilingual
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- 05/2023 Mandate Reporter (Department of Children and Family Services).
- 08/2022 Residential Child & Youth Care Professional University Of Oklahoma)
- 06/2022 CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (Crisis Prevention Institute)
- 06/2022 Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED (Muster Point TC)
Timeline
Resident Care Aide
Favorite Staffing
05.2023 - 06.2024
Youth Care Worker
Deployed Services
06.2022 - 12.2022
Youth Care Worker
Krucial Staffing
01.2022 - 04.2022
Consultant
College 1st Program
10.2021 - 01.2022
Youth Care Worker
Chicanos Por La Causa
01.2021 - 08.2021
- 05/2023 Mandate Reporter (Department of Children and Family Services).
- 08/2022 Residential Child & Youth Care Professional University Of Oklahoma)
- 06/2022 CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (Crisis Prevention Institute)
- 06/2022 Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED (Muster Point TC)
High School Diploma -
Juarez-Lincoln High School
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
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