Maria Theresa Amedo
Laguna Hills,CA
Summary
Proven Program Manager with a track record of fostering positive relationships and ensuring regulatory compliance at Ablelight, Inc. Expert in staff oversight and community outreach, adept at enhancing service quality and effectiveness. Skilled in CPR/AED, with a commitment to advocating for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager of Residential Services
Ablelight, Inc.
Mission Viejo, CA
09.2021 - Current
- Interacted with people with developmental disabilities’ guardians on continuous basis, keeping communication lines open and addressing concerns swiftly.
- Participated in investigations regarding injuries and allegations of abuse, misconduct and discrimination and provided honest, thorough information
- Inspected building each day for hazards and safety issues and had issues addressed immediately by maintenance personnel
- Prepared and maintained budgets, personnel records or training manuals
- Established and maintained relationships to meet community needs and avoid service duplication
- Evaluated the work of staff and volunteers to maintain quality and effectiveness of resources
- Handled administrative procedures to meet objectives set by boards of directors or senior management
- Recruited, interviewed and hired volunteers and staff
- Directed activities of professional and technical staff members and volunteers.
Direct Support Professional
Bethesda Lutheran Communities
Mission Viejo, CA
06.2016 - 09.2021
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for our people with developmental disabilities’ happiness and safety
- Improved persons with developmental disabilities’ outlook and daily living through compassionate care
- Observed persons with developmental disability 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
- Droves our people with developmental disabilities to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety
- Encouraged our people with developmental disability to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living
- Dressed, groomed and fed people with developmental disability with limited physical abilities to support basic needs
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living
- Transported our people with developmental disabilities to medical, dental and personal care appointments
Education
Certification - Pharmacy Technician
College Career Advantage
San Juan Capistrano07.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration
Pamantasan Ng Lungsod Ng Maynila
Manila, Philippines06.2006
Skills
- Positive working relationships
- Written and verbal communication
- Training and mentoring
- Site Inspections
- Client Advocacy
- Regulations and compliance
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Staff Oversight
- Community Outreach
Certification
Adult Residential Facility Administrator License
1/31/23 - 1/3/25
Languages
English
Professional Working
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Program Manager of Residential Services
Ablelight, Inc.
09.2021 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Bethesda Lutheran Communities
06.2016 - 09.2021
Certification - Pharmacy Technician
College Career Advantage
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration
Pamantasan Ng Lungsod Ng Maynila