Lourdes Torres
Meriden,CT
Summary
Developed strong interpersonal and caregiving skills in both resident care and childcare environments, now seeking to transition into new field. Demonstrated ability to handle diverse tasks efficiently and maintain calm under pressure. Adept at fostering supportive and nurturing atmosphere in any professional setting. Currently looking for a per-diem position.
Looking for a per-diem position.
Overview
1
1
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Care Associate
The Village at Kensington Place
05.2024 - Current
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Ensured confidentiality of personal information pertaining to each resident while diligently adhering to HIPAA regulations.
- Provided compassionate assistance with daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety.
- Fostered strong relationships with residents and their families, ensuring open communication and trust.
- Developed effective strategies for addressing challenging behaviors exhibited by some residents in a calm and understanding manner.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Daycare Worker
Kidz Are Us Childcare & Learning Center
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Improved daycare environment by maintaining cleanliness, organization, and safety standards consistently.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Served as positive role model, promoting healthy interpersonal behaviors.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Provided compassionate emotional support for children experiencing stress or anxiety throughout the day, fostering a secure attachment bond between caregiver and child.
- Assisted in potty training/changing and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
Education
High School Diploma -
Orville Platt High School
Meriden, CT06-2024
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Toileting support
- Social interaction
- Nutrition monitoring
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Group leadership
- ADL support
- Healthcare reporting
- Problem-solving abilities
- Dementia Care
- Childcare
- Continuing education
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Resident Care Associate
The Village at Kensington Place
05.2024 - Current
Daycare Worker
Kidz Are Us Childcare & Learning Center
03.2023 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
Orville Platt High School
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