Maria Haro
Santa Maria,CA
Summary
I have learned in the past few years I really enjoy working with special needs children. Through high schools working with the special needs class as a teachers aid that this was the field I wanted to work in. To be able to help those in need. Helping some students to reach their personal goals as well as their educational goals was an amazing feeling. After all the years in the nursing field I have found the behavioral side of nursing to be fascinating. Being bilingual and having an out going personality has helped me in career decision.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Technician/ Teachers Aid ED
The Stepping Stones Group
Santa Maria, California
04.2022 - Current
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs and anecdotal notes.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Promoted positive interactions of children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
CNA
Vituity Health Care
Santa Maria, CA
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Para Educator/Behavioral Assistant
Maxim Healthcare
Lompoc, CA
02.2020 - 04.2020
- Created and implemented department support framework to address strategic goals.
- Designed and recorded teacher surveys to accurately determine professional development needs and strategies.
- Informed parents of evaluation methods used to guide instruction and document progress.
- Maintained accurate and confidential records of assigned students.
- Interpreted general objectives, laws, policies and procedures concerning Special Education program.
- Supervised student behavior during daily academic routines to secure safety of students and staff.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
- Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Instructed student activities to implement goals for remediation of deficiencies and drive student success.
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
- Promoted good study habits and student independence to improve quality of student outcomes.
- Maintained classroom equipment and work area to promote safe learning environment and meet mandated requirements.
CNA /Para Educator/Behavioral Assistant
Nightingale'slist
San Luis Obispo, CA
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 12-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
Behavioral Instructor/Technician
People's Care
Nipomo, CA
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Completed monthly progress notes and report cards.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Engaged with students on consistent basis by verbally and non-verbally interacting during structured and unstructured activities.
- Demonstrated consistent use of reflective listening and conflict resolution techniques to support development of coping skills.
- Collaborated with supervisors to update content area curriculum and design new course offerings.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
CNA
Arroyo Grande Care Center
Arroyo Grande, CA
07.2017 - 09.2018
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Personal Caregiver
Garden Creek Condominiums
San Luis Obispo, CA
03.2016 - 08.2017
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and doctor's appointments.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Education
Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA09.2017
High School Diploma -
Ernest Righetti High School
Santa Maria, CA06.1999
Skills
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Classroom Instruction
- Positive Interactions
- Behavior Redirection
- Behavioral Disorders
- Crisis Situations
- Patient Behavior Monitoring
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Medication Administration
- Outpatient Care
- Group Assistance
- Team Meetings
- Educational Settings
- Electronic Charting
- Active Learning
- Calm and Professional Under Pressure
- Spanish Interpreting
- Data Entry and Maintenance
- Responding to Difficult Customers
- Call Documentation
- Customer Service and Assistance
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Medicaid statutes and regulations
Timeline
Behavior Technician/ Teachers Aid ED
The Stepping Stones Group
04.2022 - Current
CNA
Vituity Health Care
03.2021 - 01.2022
Para Educator/Behavioral Assistant
Maxim Healthcare
02.2020 - 04.2020
CNA /Para Educator/Behavioral Assistant
Nightingale'slist
07.2019 - 03.2020
Behavioral Instructor/Technician
People's Care
06.2018 - 06.2019
CNA
Arroyo Grande Care Center
07.2017 - 09.2018
Personal Caregiver
Garden Creek Condominiums
03.2016 - 08.2017
Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant
Cuesta College
High School Diploma -
Ernest Righetti High School
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