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KARINA CABRERA

Yuma

Summary

Behavioral health professional who brings valuable experience in patient care and therapeutic support. Known for facilitating positive outcomes through effective treatment plans and compassionate care. Able to adapt to dynamic environments, collaborating seamlessly with team members to achieve optimal patient results. Skilled in crisis intervention and patient assessment, with focus on empathetic communication and reliability.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Behavioral Health Technician

Onvida Health
03.2023 - Current
  • Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
  • Delivered compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in patient progress.
  • Provided crisis intervention services, successfully de-escalating situations and ensuring patient safety.
  • Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
  • Implemented therapeutic activities that promoted skill-building, self-awareness, and healthy coping mechanisms.
  • Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
  • Adhered to strict confidentiality guidelines while managing sensitive patient information, maintaining privacy and trust among clients.

Family Support Specialist

Horizon Health and Wellness
06.2019 - 03.2023
  • Enhanced family well-being by providing comprehensive support services and resources.
  • Assisted families in navigating complex social service systems to access needed supports and benefits.
  • Conducted regular home visits to assess family progress and adjust support plans as needed.
  • Maintained detailed case notes documenting client interactions, interventions provided, progress made, and any barriers encountered during service delivery.

Cafeteria Assistant

Yuma Elementary School District One
08.2016 - 05.2019
  • Cafeteria assistant in a school cafeteria, my responsibilities and duties include:
  • Cleaning and sanitizing work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes and silverware.
  • Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
  • Portion and wrap the food, or place it directly on plates for service to students and staff members.
  • Use manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foods.
  • Operate cash register, handle money, and give correct change.
  • Keep records of the quantities of food used.
  • Greet visitors or callers and handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs.
  • Collect and disburse funds from cash accounts, and keep records of collections and disbursements.

Cashier

Wal-Mart
11.2015 - 06.2016
  • Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits.
  • Answer customer's questions, and provide information on procedures or policies.
  • Help customers find the location of products.
  • Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers.
  • Greet customers entering establishments.

Sales Agent

Advanced Call Center Technologies
03.2014 - 07.2015
  • Deliver prepared sales talks, reading from scripts that describe products or services, to persuade potential customers to purchase a product or service.
  • Explain products or services and prices, and answer questions from customers.
  • Obtain customer information such as name, address, and payment method, and enter orders into computers.
  • Record names, addresses, purchases, and reactions of prospects contacted.
  • Seek out new clients and develop clientele by networking to find new customers and generate lists of prospective clients.

Education

Diploma -

Arizona Western College
Yuma, AZ
08.2009

Skills

  • Monitoring
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Writing
  • Mathematics
  • Active Listening
  • Service Orientation
  • Coordination
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Critical Thinking
  • Current DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card
  • Bilingual
  • Food Handler's Card
  • Mental health support
  • Patient observation
  • Multicultural competence
  • Group facilitation

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Behavioral Health Technician

Onvida Health
03.2023 - Current

Family Support Specialist

Horizon Health and Wellness
06.2019 - 03.2023

Cafeteria Assistant

Yuma Elementary School District One
08.2016 - 05.2019

Cashier

Wal-Mart
11.2015 - 06.2016

Sales Agent

Advanced Call Center Technologies
03.2014 - 07.2015

Diploma -

Arizona Western College