Luz Mares
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Professional with strong background in providing support and care in residential settings. Highly skilled in maintaining safe environment, assisting with daily activities, and supporting residents' needs. Known for effective teamwork, adaptability, and achieving positive outcomes. Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and reliability ensure consistent and quality service.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Aide
Joyous Ventures
Los Angeles, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Developed positive rapport with residents by demonstrating genuine empathy, respect, and understanding; created a welcoming atmosphere that encouraged open communication.
- Enhanced the residential environment by maintaining a clean, safe, and organized living space for all residents.
- Provided emotional support to residents during times of distress or difficult transition periods, fostering a sense of trust and security within the community.
- Facilitated social engagement among residents through the coordination of group activities, outings, and events.
- Maintains a safe and secure living environment for participants (drug, alcohol, violence free)
- Acclimates new participants to their living arrangements; assists with participant exits
- Educates participants of all program policies and procedures; enforces program policies and procedures
- Monitors participant affairs and helps to resolve any issue that may arise
- Promptly notifies supervisor (as well as other appropriate staff) of any problematic participant behaviors, compliance issues, or any other problems that arise
- Assigns chores to participants; oversees completion of chores and ensures safety standards are maintained at all times
- Accurately records all, emergency, disciplinary, and other events that occur during scheduled shift
- Immediately reports medical emergencies to the appropriate agencies/organizations; administers First Aid/CPR and follows agency protocol and standard procedures in emergency situations
- Performs wellness checks on residents as needed or required
- Participates in all staff meetings and trainings
- Works with other Resident Coordinators to maintain cohesiveness of community
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ11-2026
Associate of Science - Sociology
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA02-2023
Associate of Arts - Humanities
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA02-2023
Skills
- Problem solving
- Leadership
- Active listening
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
Certification
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Basic Food Safety/Food Handler's Card(varies by location)-State or local public health departments, necessary in settings where food handling occurs.
- CPR/AED Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Residential Aide
Joyous Ventures
08.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Arizona State University
Associate of Science - Sociology
East Los Angeles College
Associate of Arts - Humanities
East Los Angeles College
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