Linda Haynes
SAN RAFAEL,CA
Summary
Sensitive and dedicated Caregiver with a strong record of care service and satisfaction. Adept at handling a variety of client issues and problems with kindness and professionalism. Approach centered on treating people with dignity and respect.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Needs Respite Care Provider
Sonia
Sonoma, CA
11.2021 - Current
- Assist client with overseeing medication administration.
- Assist client with basic activities of daily living.
- Implemented activities to encourage socialization.
- Identify client's full independent living potential.
- Cooking training for healthy meal preparation.
- Transport clients to and from work and vocational programs.
- Built rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Personal Care Assistant
Private Home
Belvedere Tiburon, CA
12.2010 - 06.2012
- Built strong relationship with client to deliver emotional support.
- Home cleaning and running errands, managing laundry and grocery shopping.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons.
- Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
Special Needs Tutor
Private Tutoring
Sausalito, CA
06.2006 - 06.2012
- Applied positive reinforcement techniques to build confidence.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Implemented diverse strategies to boost intellectual, emotional and physical development.
- Instructed client in in artistic and sports activities to promote gross and fine motor skills and improve social skills and interactions.
- Observed client to identify issues with emotional or physical development and worked with parents and teachers to address needs.
Special Needs Work Assistant
Work Assistant Marin Center For Independent Living
San Rafael, CA
04.2011 - 07.2011
- Assisted client (w/Cerebral Palsy) with creation of IEP Power Point Presentation highlighting value and importance of the I.E.P.
- Powerful advocate and counselor for IEP planning meetings (along with family, teachers, administrators) to ensure education facility was addressing specialized instructional needs & aids for Cerebral Palsy. Responsible for client needs addition to I.E.P. due to my participation and advocacy.
- Power Point presentation won a Marin Center for Independent Living award.
Biofeedback & Neurofeedback Trainer
Own Business: Mind Body Fitness
Kentfield, CA
01.2005 - 06.2008
- Documented baseline & successful measurable progress according to biofeedback equipment recordings.
- Trained patients to control signature physiological stress patterns such as successfully lowering high blood pressure, caretaker stress responses as measured by biofeedback equipment.
- Trained patients to remediate wide range of conditions and teaching patients mind-body self-regulation.
- Special interest in Peak Performance and Heart Rate Variability training.
Handicapped Exit Program Coordinator
Housing For The Handicapped
Corvallis, OR
02.1977 - 06.1981
- Trainer, Support Worker and Counselor for developmentally disabled adults in enhanced independent living; budgeting, home care, cooking, laundry, food and clothing shopping, social, behavioral and dating skills, driving lessons.
- Evaluated individual patient abilities and independent living goals.
- Handled caseload of twelve (12 )clients & managed a support staff assistant.
- Coordinated with physicians, social workers and parents.
- Performed ongoing client assessments of progress toward independent living goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Lewis & Clark College/Oregon State
Portland, OR/Corvallis, OR06.1975
Skills
- Social Perceptiveness
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Individualized Treatment Plans
- Needs Assessment
- Behavior Redirection
- Microsoft Office
Additional Information
1985-2001-Applied Psychology High Tech Sales Professional
20 years experience in highly-competitive sales environments as well as technical product sales and services. Combined expertise in strategic marketing, tactical sales and account management with an outstanding record of achievement. Excellent at identifying and capturing market opportunities and increasing revenues. Delivered strong and sustainable revenue gains in all positions.
Timeline
Special Needs Respite Care Provider
Sonia
11.2021 - Current
Special Needs Work Assistant
Work Assistant Marin Center For Independent Living
04.2011 - 07.2011
Personal Care Assistant
Private Home
12.2010 - 06.2012
Special Needs Tutor
Private Tutoring
06.2006 - 06.2012
Biofeedback & Neurofeedback Trainer
Own Business: Mind Body Fitness
01.2005 - 06.2008
Handicapped Exit Program Coordinator
Housing For The Handicapped
02.1977 - 06.1981
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Lewis & Clark College/Oregon State
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