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KATHERINE SOTOMAYOR

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

ABA Therapist

Sunny Days Sunshine Center
06.2022 - Current
  • Provided ABA therapy for children with autism and other disorders accompanied by challenging behaviors.
  • Collected data on ABA programming targets and utilized an online system to enter, track, and view progress.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans tailored to each client's needs.

Day Program Manager

Community Options Inc
10.2022 - 08.2023
  • Lead and train teams to support programmatic initiatives, goals, daily routines, and the unique needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • Develop and implement activity programs, including the Meaningful Day curriculum.
  • Develop and update Individual Support/Person-Centered Plans with an interdisciplinary team to include any concerns, observations, and behavioral developments.
  • Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely.

Direct Support Professional

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc.
06.2020 - 07.2022
  • Assisted, mentored and coached individuals with mental and developmental disabilities in independent living skills such as: personal care, socialization skills, money management, self-medication, take and record vitals, health care appointments, transportation, household maintenance, shopping, cooking and assisted with their daily goals
  • Completed and updated all daily and monthly logs, notes and medical records in an accurate timely and professional manner
  • Tracked and helped administer medications in accordance with doctor's orders.

Physical Therapy Aide

Home Physical Therapy Solutions
02.2019 - 01.2022
  • Prepared treatment area, equipment, and assisting patients under the supervision of a physical therapist
  • Educated patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines
  • Maintained a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.

Certified Nurse Assistant

Meridian Nursing and Rehab Center
10.2014 - 04.2017
  • Provided high quality nursing assistance to residents in a 55-bed long-term care, Sub-acute Rehabilitation & Alzheimer's and Dementia Unit
  • Assisted approximately 11 residents each shift with activities of daily living
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, testing urine, recording intake and output and documented daily information.

Education

Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ
05.2025

Bachelor of Community Health Science -

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY
08.2020

Skills

  • Interpersonal communication
  • Computer skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Healthcare
  • Teamwork
  • Autism Experience
  • Management
  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Time management
  • Decision making
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Patient Care
  • Behavioral Management
  • Stress management

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Day Program Manager

Community Options Inc
10.2022 - 08.2023

ABA Therapist

Sunny Days Sunshine Center
06.2022 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc.
06.2020 - 07.2022

Physical Therapy Aide

Home Physical Therapy Solutions
02.2019 - 01.2022

Certified Nurse Assistant

Meridian Nursing and Rehab Center
10.2014 - 04.2017

Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Bachelor of Community Health Science -

Hofstra University

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