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Lorenzo Gomez

Fillmore,CA

Summary

Well-trained in working with developmental disability individuals to support daily living needs in personal settings. Focused on helping each person thrive and improve their well-being with individualized care. Certified in administration of medication and was delegated to give insulin shots if needed as well as feeding through g-tubes. Was driven to change and improve the mindset and lives of individuals entering the Transitional Living Center program as a Shift Advocate. Customer-oriented Retail Sales Associate with 3 years experience. Devoted to creating strong customer relationships and guarantee satisfaction when problem solving within customer needs. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Care Staff Member

The Help Group Child & Family Center
05.2022 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Documented client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
  • Entertained or read aloud to patients to improve mental health and alertness.
  • Serves as a role model of appropriate behavior to both residents and staff; communicate effectively and respectfully with all individuals served, visitors, families, co-workers, supervisors, fuding agency and licensing evaluators
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.

Direct Support Professional

Avid Community Services
05.2021 - 09.2021
  • Monitored and assisted with daily living activities, including bathing, grooming, and room care
  • Assisted clients with maintaining personal connections by gathering information and typing up their correspondence
  • Cleaned and organized living spaces to provide each person with the best environment for health and wellness
  • Advised clients on proper self-care, personal hygiene and other important topics affecting their personal wellbeing
  • Maintained safe and clean patient environment
  • Provided companionship throughout day, engaging clients in conversation and activities
  • Helped clients learn how to take care of themselves by working with their disabilities to find new ways of completing common tasks
  • Assisted clients with bathing and dressing to promote good personal hygiene
  • Provided physical and emotional support to patients and families, while delivering services to patients with terminal conditions
  • Performed routine housekeeping, including making beds, doing dishes, and sweeping
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  • Cooked meals based on nutritional requirements and special diets.

Shelter Advocate

YWCA - Sarah McKnight Transitional Living Center
03.2020 - 05.2021
  • Monitored camera security system of both Transitional Living Center and Rapid
  • Re-Housing buildings at all times including gated areas
  • Enforced building rules, program guidelines and house procedures as well as operational duties and maintenance issues at any time, day or night
  • Performed participant bed checks and room inspections if applicable
  • Provided crisis intervention to participants
  • Completed and maintained administrated paperwork associated with the operation of the property
  • Handled and organized participant forms (entering or exiting program, Leave of
  • Absence, child Leave of Absence, child absence, curfew) into organized alphabetical binders
  • Kept up with cleanliness of office areas, vacant rooms and frequently used social areas
  • Took inventory of important items needed for participant and staff use
  • Provided personal hygiene items for participants and/or their children
  • Acknowledged community donors and documented those donations
  • Organized and sorted donations for future use to participants
  • Encouraged, embodied, and fostered strength-based approaches to societal issues through good youth and family development principles
  • Advised clients regarding food stamps, child care, food, money management, and sanitation
  • Explained regulations such as sanitation and maintenance to new residents to operations consistent.

Retail Sales Associate

Target
08.2017 - 01.2020
  • Helped customers find desired items and sizes by closely supporting each person throughout the buying process
  • Maintained revenue by attracting customers with attractive sales displays
  • Quickly connected with each customer to offer assistance and promote products
  • Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions, return and exchange policies, and security practices
  • Minimized loss by watching for and recognizing security risks and active theft
  • Maintained knowledge of current promotions and offers
  • Shelved and stocked items for all departments
  • Escorted customers to appropriate merchandise
  • Assisted with loading and unloading trucks
  • Interacted with customers, providing information and top-notch customer service
  • Helped maintain clean, orderly work environment
  • Utilized POS systems effectively to process customer orders and transactions
  • Visually merchandised sales floor accommodating to monthly placement plans.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lake Park High School
Roselle, IL

Skills

  • Interpersonal Skills Adaptability
  • Willingness to Learn Dependability
  • Open-mindedness Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Time Management
  • Household Management
  • Medical Reminders
  • Empathy Flexibility
  • Client Documentation
  • Rapport Development

Timeline

Direct Care Staff Member

The Help Group Child & Family Center
05.2022 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Avid Community Services
05.2021 - 09.2021

Shelter Advocate

YWCA - Sarah McKnight Transitional Living Center
03.2020 - 05.2021

Retail Sales Associate

Target
08.2017 - 01.2020

High School Diploma -

Lake Park High School

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