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Katelyn Saldivar

Clarksville,United States

Summary

Versatile and compassionate professional with experience at Nia Association, adept in medication administration and fostering emotional well-being. Excelled in multitasking and problem-solving, significantly improving client health outcomes. Certified in CPR/AED, my adaptability and teamwork have consistently enhanced service quality and efficiency.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

DSP

Nia Association
01.2023 - Current
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal hygiene
  • Sanitized bathrooms, kitchens, living areas ensuring high standards of hygiene.
  • Gave clients their prescriptions, checked their blood glucose, passed insulin.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.

Online Grocery Associate

Walmart
07.2022 - 01.2023
  • Managed multiple priorities simultaneously, consistently meeting or exceeding deadlines for order completion and pickup times.
  • Placed completed orders in labeled, temperature-appropriate storage pending customer pick up.
  • Tracked substitutions and informed customers of changes.
  • Assisted in training new Online Grocery Associates, sharing best practices for efficient order processing and customer service techniques.
  • Consistently met deadlines and quality goals for accuracy and timeliness.

Special Needs Nanny

Care.com Inc
04.2021 - 07.2022
  • Increased independence in daily living activities by teaching self-care skills such as dressing, grooming, and hygiene management.
  • Fostered emotional well-being through active listening, validation, and encouragement during difficult moments or transitions.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with parents, providing regular updates on their child''s progress as well as discussing any concerns or suggestions for improvement.
  • Developed strong rapport with children under my care, creating an atmosphere of trust that facilitated growth and progress.
  • Improved child development outcomes by implementing personalized special needs care plans.
  • Managed challenging behaviors effectively, utilizing de-escalation techniques and behavior modification strategies.

Education

Rossview High School
Clarksville, TN
05.2023

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Fast learner
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Critical thinking
  • Clear communication
  • Attentive to people
  • CPR certification
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Medication administration
  • First aid training
  • Medical chart documentation
  • Blood glucose monitoring

Certification

  • Essentials of HIPA certificate
  • DSP Federal HCBS Setting Requirements 2023 certification
  • TNDIDD TITLE VI revision certificate
  • TNDIDD 1405 Standard Precautions certificate
  • TNDIDD Reportable Event Training 12.2023 Revision
  • Fire Safety certificate
  • Building Relationships and Community for People With IDD certificate
  • Person Centered Thinking certificate
  • Choice Making for people with IDD certificate
  • Professionalism in Direct support services certificate
  • Employment support certificate
  • Supporting Quality of life for individuals
  • Systematic institutions and techniques certificate
  • Risk Management for Direct Support professionals certificate
  • Supporting Individuals with disabilities during emergency situations certificate
  • An overview of different types of disabilities certificate
  • Supporting quality of life for individuals with IDD certificate
  • Principles of positive behavior support Pt. 1 certificate

Timeline

DSP

Nia Association
01.2023 - Current

Online Grocery Associate

Walmart
07.2022 - 01.2023

Special Needs Nanny

Care.com Inc
04.2021 - 07.2022

Rossview High School
Katelyn Saldivar