Nicole Zuniga
Holton,MI
Summary
Dedicated Behavior Support Professional skilled in autism support, crisis intervention, and safety monitoring. Expertise in de-escalation and care documentation, enhancing clients' daily living skills across various environments. Experience in CNA and positive behavior coaching, with strong capabilities in communication support and emotional care. Committed to ensuring client safety and dignity while delivering compassionate, steady support.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Positive Behavior Coach
HGA Support Services
Muskegon, Michigan
04.2026 - Current
- Implemented positive reinforcement strategies to encourage desired behaviors.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to individuals with autism.
- Assisted with communication supports using visual schedules and prompts
- Instructed clients in daily living skills such as hygiene, meal preparation, budgeting.
- Monitored client safety during activities and community outings
- Managed crises by de-escalating situations through verbal interventions or physical restraints.
- Supported autistic clients with daily routines and classroom transitions
- Documented care notes and behavior observations for team review
- Researched new methods and approaches used in providing support services for those affected by ASD.
Home Health Aide
Interim Home Health Care
Norton Shores, Michigan
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Delivered companionship and emotional support during in-home visits to improve clients' overall quality of life.
- Facilitated meaningful conversations with clients to enhance emotional well-being.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Performed safe transfers, ambulation, and repositioning, ensuring client comfort and safety.
- Prepared meals and encouraged hydration according to care plans.
- Assisted client in self-administering medication to ensure adherence to prescribed regimen.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
Cashier
Wesco
Fremont, Michigan
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Engaged with customers warmly, fostering a positive shopping environment
- Processed cash, card, and mobile payments at Wesco register.
- Scanned merchandise and applied discounts during checkout.
- Managed lottery ticket, tobacco, and fuel sales at point of service according to Wesco policy.
- Reconciled cash drawer and balanced daily register counts to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area and organized customer service station to enhance shopping experience.
- Restocked shelves and coolers with fresh Wesco merchandise.
Certified Nursing Assistant
SKLD Whitehall
Whitehall, Michigan
07.2017 - 01.2020
- Measured and recorded vital signs, promptly reporting any significant changes to nursing staff.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to licensed nursing staff.
- Enabled patient mobility and daily task completion, fostering independence and dignity.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Executed safe resident repositioning and transfers, ensuring adherence to proper body mechanics.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to coordinate patient care and improve outcomes.
- Adhered to infection control protocols to maintain a hygienic and safe facility.
Education
High School Diploma -
Holton High
Holton06-1998
Skills
- Behavior support
- Autism support
- Behavior modification
- Behavior management
- Crisis intervention
- Behavior tracking
- Visual schedules
- Daily living
- Safety monitoring
- Community outings
Timeline
Positive Behavior Coach
HGA Support Services
04.2026 - Current
Home Health Aide
Interim Home Health Care
08.2025 - 05.2026
Cashier
Wesco
06.2022 - 03.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
SKLD Whitehall
07.2017 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Holton High