Roy Olivarez
1912 Grayson Ave McAllen,TX
Summary
Compassionate professional with experience in implementing therapeutic recreational activities to boost client engagement. Develops tailored strategies to address individual needs, ensuring a supportive environment. Focused on problem-solving and fostering positive relationships with clients and multidisciplinary teams. Worked in state facilities, group homes, ISLA program, residential and vocational programs. Been a med-tech also have experience using Threap program. Worked with all ages from youth to geriatric.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability-support-worker
Life Skills and Transition Center
816 W. Midway Drive Grafton, ND 58237
11.2022 - 09.2025
- Assisted clients in daily living activities, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.
- Developed individualized support plans tailored to client needs and preferences.
- Implemented therapeutic recreational activities to improve social skills and engagement.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and track client progress.
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
REM North Dakota
728 Hill Ave Grafton,ND 58237
04.2005 - 01.2013
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities, promoting independence and personal choice.
- Provided emotional support, fostering positive relationships and enhancing client well-being.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans for clients.
- Monitored client progress, documenting observations and reporting changes to supervisors.
- Led team meetings to discuss care strategies, improving service delivery among peers.
- Developed recreational activities tailored to individual interests, enhancing engagement and community involvement.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Improved client quality of life by providing assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting assistance.
- Provided reliable transportation for clients to attend medical appointments, social outings, or other community-based events as needed.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills, and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Managed medications for clients, ensuring proper dosages were taken on schedule and any side effects were promptly reported to healthcare professionals.
- Promoted healthy lifestyles for clients by assisting with meal planning, grocery shopping, and preparing nutritious meals.
- Established trust-based relationships with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, empathy, reliability, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of direct support services.
- Enhanced client independence by providing personalized support and implementing individualized care plans.
- Supported clients'' emotional well-being by building rapport, providing companionship, and actively listening to their concerns.
- Managed challenging situations with empathy, patience, and effective problem-solving skills leading to positive outcomes for both clients and team members.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Served as a knowledgeable advocate for clients during interactions with external agencies or service providers ensuring their rights, preferences, and needs were respected.
Education
High School Diploma -
McAllen High School
McAllen, TXSkills
- Daily living assistance
- Relationship building
- Disability awareness
- Documentation skills
- Therapeutic interventions
- Individualized support plans
- Care documentation
- Client confidentiality
- Incident reports
- Transportation assistance
- Independent living support
- Positive reinforcement
- Medication schedules
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Medication administration
- Vocational support
Certification
- DCA - Direct Care Aide
- PCA - Personal Care Aide
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Disability-support-worker
Life Skills and Transition Center
11.2022 - 09.2025
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
REM North Dakota
04.2005 - 01.2013
High School Diploma -
McAllen High School