Maribel Leyva Chavez
Milwaukie,OR
Summary
Highly-dependable Compassionate Youth Care Professional with experience in providing emotional support, guidance and supervision to at-risk youth. Strengths include behavior management skills, crisis intervention techniques and exceptional interpersonal communication abilities. Demonstrated impact in previous roles through development of individualized care plans which fostered positive change in young individuals' behaviors and attitudes. Sound understanding of medical laws and ethics. Superior communication and organization skills. Possessing personable, honest and Highly skilled in performing both clerical and medical support tasks with superb interpersonal skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Care Professional
Albertinakerr Nexus Family healing
Gresham, Oregon
04.2024 - Current
- Supervised a team of direct care staff providing guidance when necessary.
- Supported youths in the transition process from care to independent living or family reunification.
- Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services.
- Implemented individualized care plans to support emotional and behavioral growth.
- Conducted conflict resolution sessions among youths to foster a positive living situation.
- Monitored and reported on the maintenance and safety of facility to ensure a secure environment.
- Collaborated with mental health professionals to address specific needs of youths.
- Documented child progress, reporting extreme changes in behavior.
- Provided crisis intervention services, including de-escalation techniques to ensure safety for all involved.
- Built trust and rapport with victims of violent crimes by remaining calm and compassionate in variety of situations.
- Provided crisis intervention and support during emotional or behavioral incidents.
- Maintained detailed records of youths' progress, incidents, and daily activities.
Medical Aide/Administrative Assistant
Premier Living
Portland, OR
04.2015 - 02.2024
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
- Administered medications and educated patient's families on correct at-home administration
- Performed CBG checks for Diabetics and treatments on 15 patients daily
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments for diagnostic, surgical and consultation services
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention
Medical Aide/Caregiver
Golden Touch Foster Care
Wilsonville, OR
10.2018 - 12.2022
- Provided home care for individuals with developmentally disabilities, who require assistance in all areas of their lives
- Coordinated, plan meals, ADL lists & activities for each resident residing in home
- Helped clients with all personal needs from simple cleaning to daily exercise including grooming, bathing and all other personal needs
- Administered all necessary medication according to & as directed by care plan
Education
GED -
Oregon National Guard Youth Challenge Program
12.2011
Skills
- First Aid/CPR
- Organization
- Administrative support
- Documentation procedures expert
- Understands medical procedures
- Charting expertise
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient scheduling
- Bilingual in Spanish & English
- Wound care and irrigation
- Youth supervision
- Safety monitoring
- Behavioral interventions
- Emotional support
- Youth mentoring experience
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Behavior management techniques
- Mental health awareness
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
NCI
Timeline
Youth Care Professional
Albertinakerr Nexus Family healing
04.2024 - Current
Medical Aide/Caregiver
Golden Touch Foster Care
10.2018 - 12.2022
Medical Aide/Administrative Assistant
Premier Living
04.2015 - 02.2024
GED -
Oregon National Guard Youth Challenge Program