Lynn Harada
Vista,CA
Summary
I am a compassionate and reliable professional and an intuitive worker. I am adept at building trusting relationships and providing emotional support, I will effectively monitor client well-being and strive to ensure a positive and safe environment for all.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
DSP: Residential Instructor
TERI, Inc.
06.2024 - Current
- Assist in implementing safety protocols to ensure client’s health and wellbeing.
- Collaborate with staff to streamline communication and task delegation.
- Support daily hygiene needs of clients by assisting with toileting, bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assist with general housekeeping duties and picking up grocery orders.
- Launder client clothes and linens, change sheets, make beds, and clean and tidy clients’ bedrooms.
- Monitor clients' overall health and well-being and note significant changes. Keep in contact with program manager, QIDP, and nurse of health and behavior concerns.
- Prepare meals, pack lunches, and assist with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition. Also, encourage and support hydration for continued good health.
- Build and maintain rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Record keeping done with Therap.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
DSP: Day Program Imstructor
TERI, Inc.
11.2020 - 05.2024
- Provided compassionate and client-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Assisted with day program activities, classes, and client engagement, assisted with toileting, meal times, and helped with daily sanitation
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Developed training materials that enhanced team understanding of processes and tools employed in operations.
Noon Duty Aide
Vista Unified School District
08.2008 - 10.2020
- Supervised student activities during lunch periods and recess time to ensure safety and engagement. Provide general first aid before sending students to the school nurse.
- Supported staff with daily duties, enhancing overall efficiency of lunchtime operations.
- Facilitated communication between students, teachers, and staff regarding behavioral expectations and conflict resolution.
- Established positive relationships with students, fostering trust and respect while maintaining boundaries as an authority figure.
- Ensured a clean and organized environment, performing daily inspections of the playground area for hazards.
- Provided guidance to new Noon Duty Aides, sharing best practices and assisting with students.
Education
Behavioral Sciences
Palomar College
San Marcos, California, CACertificate - Medical Assisting (June, 2013)
Vista Adult Education
Vista, CAHigh School Diploma - General Studies
Rancho Buena Vista High School
Vista, CA06.1990
Skills
- Fast learner
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliable
- Critical thinker
- Attentive to people
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Supportive personality
- Relationship building
- Meal planning and preparation
- Cooking meals
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Caring companionship
- Emotional support
Timeline
DSP: Residential Instructor
TERI, Inc.
06.2024 - Current
DSP: Day Program Imstructor
TERI, Inc.
11.2020 - 05.2024
Noon Duty Aide
Vista Unified School District
08.2008 - 10.2020
Behavioral Sciences
Palomar College
Certificate - Medical Assisting (June, 2013)
Vista Adult Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Rancho Buena Vista High School