Shahida Rivera
Hornell,NY
Summary
Compassionate Foster Care Provider with background in child and family services. Possess strong skills in crisis management, communication, and creating safe environments for children of various ages. Have consistently provided stable homes for individuals in need while facilitating personal growth and development. Recognized for ability to work effectively under pressure and maintain professionalism during challenging situations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foster Care Provider
Department of Children and Family Services
Waterbury, CT
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted in completing homework assignments and school projects to support child's education.
- Provided post-placement support and follow-up to ensure successful transitions and adjust care plans as necessary.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities related to foster care services.
- Monitored the physical and mental health of children in the foster care system.
- Created daily schedules that incorporated educational, recreational, and therapeutic activities.
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support during challenging times or behavioral episodes.
- Participated in ongoing training and development to enhance skills and understand current best practices in foster care.
- Developed positive relationships with clients while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Assisted with the integration of foster children into community activities, schools, and social settings.
- Coordinated with social services and child welfare agencies to facilitate placements and transitions.
- Attended court hearings and case meetings, advocating for the children's best interests and needs.
- Provided foster care services to children in need of a safe and nurturing environment.
- Prepared monthly reports concerning progress and behavior of children for welfare agencies.
- Attended court hearings when necessary to advocate for the best interests of the children.
Direct Personal Support
Cattleya llc.
Cheshire, CT
06.2018 - 10.2021
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance including oral care, shampooing hair, changing bed linens.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or other destinations as needed.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers regarding the status of each client's health.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
Patient Care Assistant
Emerest Healthcare
Waterbury, CT
01.2017 - 07.2021
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families and healthcare providers.
- Assisted with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, and transferring patients.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wilby Highschool
Waterbury CT06-2017
Skills
- Life skills teaching
- Patience and tact
- Emergency intervention
- Positive reinforcement
- Activity planning
- First aid and CPR
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Educational support
- Child development
- Nutrition planning
- Self-care awareness
- Transportation coordination
- Safety planning
- Client needs assessment
- Foster care youth
- Foster care support
Certification
- CPR
- First Aid
- Foster with Medically complex Children
- Medication Administration
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Home Baker
Timeline
Foster Care Provider
Department of Children and Family Services
10.2023 - 12.2023
Direct Personal Support
Cattleya llc.
06.2018 - 10.2021
Patient Care Assistant
Emerest Healthcare
01.2017 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Wilby Highschool