Maria Gracia
Gilroy,CA
Summary
Dedicated Direct Care Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills.
Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Univeral Speech Therapy
11.2024 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Monitored students in computer lab to enforce proper use of resources.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
Direct Support Professional
Next Step inc
04.2018 - Current
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, and grocery shopping.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Created and updated schedules.
- Performed tasks, such as filing paperwork and handling incoming calls.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Education
High School Diploma -
Watsonville High School
Watsonville, CA06-2017
Skills
- Basic Housekeeping
- Progress Documentation
- Meal Preparation
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Multitasking and Organization
- Community activities
- Medication Administration
- Client Transportation
- Dependable and Responsible
- Daily living assistance
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Direct Patient Care
- First Aid And CPR trained
- UKERU Trained
- DSP 1 And DSP 2 Completed
- Spanish Fluency
- Elderly Care
- PPE Usage
- Patient Care
- Medication Reminders
- Documentation
- Classroom support
- Organization and prioritization
- Educational games
- Small group instruction
- Individual student assistance
- CPR and first aid
- Safety
Certification
- CPR And First aid 2024
- DSP 1 DSP 2
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Univeral Speech Therapy
11.2024 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Next Step inc
04.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
Watsonville High School
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