Karina del V. Sanchez

• Provides clear guidance and support to both staff and youth.

• Leads by example, demonstrating professionalism, empathy, and respect.

• Understands the unique needs of youth in care, showing compassion and patience in challenging situations.

• Builds trust and rapport with youth, fostering a safe and supportive environment.

Skilled at de-escalating conflicts between youth or staff members.

• Quickly assesses situations and makes sound decisions to resolve issues effectively.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with youth, staff, and supervisors.

• Communicates expectations clearly and ensures staff and youth understand rules and guidelines.

• Effectively manages time and prioritizes tasks to ensure smooth operations.

• Maintains accurate records and ensures proper documentation of incidents and daily activities.

• Respects diverse cultural backgrounds and creates an inclusive environment for youth from various circumstances.

• Demonstrates awareness of trauma-informed care principles in interactions.

• Thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, adapting quickly to changes or emergencies.

• Willing to step in and assist with various roles as needed, ensuring continuity of care.

• Prioritizes the physical and emotional safety of youth and staff at all times.

• Conducts regular checks to ensure all spaces are se

• Provides guidance and encouragement to youth, promoting their personal growth and development.

• Supports staff with training and feedback to maintain hi

• Takes ownership of responsibilities and follows through on commitments.

• Ensures staff and youth adhere to policies and procedures, maintaining a structured and positive environment.

• Provided support and supervision to youth in a residential setting
• Assisted with daily activities, including education, recreation, and personal development
• Managed documentation related to youth progress and behavior
• Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to create individualized care plans
• Delivered crisis intervention and peer counseling as needed
• Group management and ability to lead teams and coworkers

• Engaged with guests on room requirements and amenities to promote overall satisfaction
• Cleaned and sterilized rooms to maintain health and safety standards by providing linens, towels, and sterile cleaning
• Monitored and maintained room consumables to provide guests with exceptional accommodations

• Assisted youth with obtaining resources such as food, clothing and shelter
• Completed clear and concise documentation of youth behavior and actions
• Utilized system model to teach youth life skills in accordance with individualized treatment plans
• Aided with crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and offering peer counseling

• Responsible for: Direct patient care; preparation and administration of medicines; taking peripheral and jugular lines; cures; Stories update; evolution of the patient by shifts
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
• Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving