Lydia Almarez
Bakersfield,California
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Compassionate Counselor brings familiarity with numerous diagnoses and treatment protocols. Adept response to emergency situations with direct, calm, respectful demeanor. Passionate promoter of patient support and resource advocacy. Dutifully juggles tasks related to customer privacy and treatment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
IHSS Adult Services Program
Bakersfield, California
06.2019 - Current
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
Counselor
Sheriff's Department
Los Angeles, CA
02.2015 - 03.2019
- Provided individual and group counseling to guide clients in areas of social and emotional needs.
- Helped clients find solutions by teaching appropriate intervention techniques.
- Documented patient progress through counseling and interaction.
- Facilitated therapeutic groups that addressed treatment issues and reinforced patient's treatment plan.
- Completed detailed documentation of sessions, patient notes and recommendations.
- Met with clients to understand individual needs and develop personalized counseling plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Mt. San Antonio
Walnut, CA07.2014
Skills
- Mental health support
- Crisis intervention
- Superior communication skills
- Specialized training in grief counseling
- Counseling
Certification
- Domestic Violence,Anger Management,Bereavement and Conflict Resolution Certified.
Timeline
Caregiver
IHSS Adult Services Program
06.2019 - Current
Counselor
Sheriff's Department
02.2015 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Mt. San Antonio