Rachelle Valdez
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Well-qualified Personal Care worker skilled in delivering top-quality home care support. Effective at ambulating patients, meeting personal grooming needs and administering medications. Detail-oriented in maintaining clean and organized personal areas to support daily living safety. Service-focused ABA Therapist devoted to help clients improve behaviors and better meet treatment goals. Skilled in implementing protocols to help individuals acquire skills and adopt reduction strategies for problematic behaviors. Focused on giving comprehensive support involving parents and caregivers.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ABA Assistant
McCarton Foundation
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Supported the creation of visual aids and other materials for use in various teaching methods.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with autism spectrum disorder, enabling them to reach their full potential.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay current on best practices in the field of ABA therapy.
- Assisted with parent training sessions, empowering families to support their child''s growth at home and school settings.
Home Care Provider
Freedom Care
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
Front End Cashier
Western Beef
06.2017 - 04.2018
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Greeted customers and responded to requests for information.
- Handled customer complaints and concerns and escalated to direct supervisor for quick resolution.
- Processed credit card, EBT, and gift certificate payments with electronic computer system.
- Followed store opening and closing procedures to keep store secure and avoid erroneously setting off security alarms
- Mentored new team members on sales software system operation.
Sales Associate
Unique Vintage
05.2017 - 06.2017
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Sociology
Queens College of The City University of New York
Flushing, NY08.2023
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Bronx Community College of The City University of New York
The Bronx, NY06.2021
Skills
- Patient Condition Observation
- Personal Care Assistance
- Running Errands
- Research Prowess
- Teamwork and Communication
- Behavior Reduction Strategies
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Reinforcement Strategies
Certification
- Child Abuse and Maltreatment Identification and Prevention.
- Foundation in Health and Safety e-Learning
- Preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Promoting Safe Sleeping.
- Prevention and Identification of Brain Injuries Abusive Head Trauma (AHT).
- Dignity and Respect in the Global Workplace Comprehensive.
- Implementing Family-Centered Best Practices Training Modules (Online Self-Study).
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
ABA Assistant
McCarton Foundation
11.2023 - 04.2024
Home Care Provider
Freedom Care
10.2022 - 03.2023
Front End Cashier
Western Beef
06.2017 - 04.2018
Sales Associate
Unique Vintage
05.2017 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Sociology
Queens College of The City University of New York
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Bronx Community College of The City University of New York
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