Kimberly Samora
Denver,CO
Summary
Hardworking and passionate social worker with strong organizational skills eager to secure Family Navigator position. Ready to help families reduce barriers to increase the child and family quality of life.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
The Salvation Army Housing Now
Westminster, CO
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Determined eligibility and suitability for programs by performing client intake interviews and bio-psycho-social assessments.
- Referred families to shelters, legal resources and educational programs.
- Maintained high level of client confidentiality, following strict guidelines and recommendations.
- Assessed needs of each client and recommended appropriate services and resources.
- Created service plan meeting each client's individualized needs.
- Provided crisis intervention and case management services to child, family and legal guardians.
- Performed discharge planning, placement monitoring and crisis intervention.
- Interviewed clients, families or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
Personal Care Provider
Hildebrand Inc
Canon City, Colorado
01.2018 - 08.2020
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Progressive Care Center
Canon City, Colorado
05.2015 - 01.2018
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Youth Development Leader
Southern Peaks Youth Treatment Center
Canon City, Colorado
05.2013 - 01.2015
- Oversaw 15 residents in a residential facility setting.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with residents.
- Exposed youths to variety of sports activities and encouraged participation.
- Assisted schools with at-risk youth behavior, education and extracurricular activities to reinforce youth development programs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
Preschool Teacher
Fremont County Head Start
08.2008 - 05.2013
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors..
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, Colorado05.2022
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO05.2013
Skills
- Client Focused, Strength Based Perspective
- Experience with Diverse Populations
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Case Documentation
- Attention to Detail
- Resource Navigation
- Detailed Records and Reporting
- Verbal and Written Communication
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Intern
The Salvation Army Housing Now
08.2021 - 05.2022
Personal Care Provider
Hildebrand Inc
01.2018 - 08.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Progressive Care Center
05.2015 - 01.2018
Youth Development Leader
Southern Peaks Youth Treatment Center
05.2013 - 01.2015
Preschool Teacher
Fremont County Head Start
08.2008 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Pueblo Community College
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