Overview
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Maria Ramirez

Kearney,NE

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Support Worker

Compass
04.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced family stability by providing comprehensive support and resources tailored to individual needs.
  • Connected families with community resources such as housing assistance, financial aid programs, and educational opportunities.
  • Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring timely reporting to supervisors and compliance with agency requirements.
  • Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
  • Promoted healthy communication within families by mediating conflicts and facilitating open discussions.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering trust necessary for effective intervention.

Teacher/ Assistant Director

Northstar Early Learning Center
09.2016 - 03.2024
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Discussed developments, behavior and concerns with parents or guardians.
  • Assisted children with social, emotional and behavioral development.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
  • Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts and music lessons.

Dietary Aided

Red Cedar Canyon Assisted Living
05.2015 - 03.2024
  • Served specific meals to patients with special dietary needs.
  • Helped with meal prep for daily meals, following strict sanitation and food handling guidelines
  • Set tables before patients arrived to maintain meal plan productivity.
  • Cleaned and maintained dining room during and after each meal service.
  • Stocked food and other supplies for main kitchen and units.
  • Reported and documented resident changes in consumption or behaviors.

Lead Caregiver

Peaceful iving
12.2017 - 10.2019
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
  • Checked mail, shopped for groceries and handled bill payments.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.

Dietary Assistant

Christian Community Homes And Services
06.2013 - 08.2016
  • Served specific meals to patients with special dietary needs.
  • Helped with meal prep for daily meals, following strict sanitation and food handling guidelines
  • Gathered soiled tablecloths and dietary linens and delivered to laundry.
  • Reported and documented resident changes in consumption or behaviors.
  • Prepared food for service based on daily specials and chef's needs.
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

Northwood Tech
New Richmond, WI

High School Diploma -

Hudson High School
Hudson, WI
04.2014

Skills

  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Performance Assessments
  • CPR/First-aid Certified
  • Fluent in Spanish

Timeline

Family Support Worker

Compass
04.2024 - Current

Lead Caregiver

Peaceful iving
12.2017 - 10.2019

Teacher/ Assistant Director

Northstar Early Learning Center
09.2016 - 03.2024

Dietary Aided

Red Cedar Canyon Assisted Living
05.2015 - 03.2024

Dietary Assistant

Christian Community Homes And Services
06.2013 - 08.2016

Some College (No Degree) -

Northwood Tech

High School Diploma -

Hudson High School
Maria Ramirez