MARIAH RIVERA
San Diego,CA
Summary
Ambitious problem solver with proficient professional writing and verbal communication.
Strength in multitasking, working independently, and prioritizing duties. Consistently recognized for organization and being attentive to detail. Extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient resources.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aya Healthcare
05.2023 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Direct Support Professional
TERI Inc.
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
CNA & Floor Coordinator
San Ysidro Health
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Ensured guidance, coordination, and supervision of 10+ employees
- Communicated and collaborated with various departments for patient care
- Assisted patients with ADL’s and personal care
- Safely utilized medical equipment to take vitals and chart records
- Assisted in ambulation, transfers, and restorative maneuvers
- Delivered excellent hospitality to patients.
Independent Living Skills Instructor
Meristem
08.2016 - 05.2022
- Provide support to 20+ dorm residents with developmental disabilities
- Respond to student questions, issues, and emergencies
- Provide crisis intervention and advocacy to residents
- Coach and role model behaviors and activities of independent daily living
- Record data on daily student progress
- Provide input in the development of individual learning plans.
Employment Training Specialist
Inalliance Inc.
10.2014 - 08.2015
- Coached employment skills and work place behaviors to disabled adults
- Facilitated team meetings and communicated consumer needs
- Redirected inappropriate behaviors by using customized individual support plans
- Developed a consistent training schedule
- Assisted consumer in community inclusion and transportation
- Collected and reported data of consumer progress.
Direct Support Professional
United Cerebral Palsy
08.2014 - 10.2014
- Supported developmentally disabled adults in a day program setting
- Hosted a variety of academic and recreational groups (taught American Sign Language)
- Provided individual and group supervision and instruction to participants
- Recorded daily progress made by participant in meeting ISP objectives/goals
- Monitored and rode along with participants arriving and departing the program
- Assisted in personal care needs
- Ensured safety with regard to special adapted equipment.
Personal Attendant
Strategies to Empower People
06.2013 - 08.2014
- Personally assisted developmentally disabled adults in the community and at home
- Redirected inappropriate behaviors
- Assisted with cooking, cleaning, chores, errands, personal care, and paramedical
- Followed and participated in client schedules
- Assisted in job development, independent living skills, and community integration.
Rehabilitation Assistant
Crestwood Psychiatric Health Facility
06.2013 - 02.2014
- Assisted mentally disabled adults in psychiatric crisis and rehabilitation
- Facilitated a variety of recreation based groups
- Conducted safety checks and special observations
- Oriented patients to the facility
- Reviewed treatment plans and implemented evidence based interventions
- Assisted in Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Modeled assertive communication skills and proper social boundaries.
Production Trainer
Pride Industries
03.2013 - 05.2013
- Worked in a production warehouse supervising 15+ developmentally disabled adults
- Concentrated focus on supervising hearing impaired and deaf employees
- Created, set up, and quality checked a materialistic production line
- Completed and met contract deadlines on orders
- Enforced OSHA safety policies and regulations
- Recorded daily progress on employee ISP goals/objectives to assure that they were properly implemented, monitored, documented and evaluated to meet program requirements.
Education
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
Prior Experience
Prior experience in retail, customer service, production, food service, and as a private personal assistant.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aya Healthcare
05.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional
TERI Inc.
10.2022 - 07.2023
CNA & Floor Coordinator
San Ysidro Health
08.2022 - 05.2023
Independent Living Skills Instructor
Meristem
08.2016 - 05.2022
Employment Training Specialist
Inalliance Inc.
10.2014 - 08.2015
Direct Support Professional
United Cerebral Palsy
08.2014 - 10.2014
Personal Attendant
Strategies to Empower People
06.2013 - 08.2014
Rehabilitation Assistant
Crestwood Psychiatric Health Facility
06.2013 - 02.2014
Production Trainer
Pride Industries
03.2013 - 05.2013