Silvia Ramirez
South Gate,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavioral Technician
Young Adult Institute
12.2022 - Current
- Reduced maladaptive behaviors by utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis techniques effectively.
- Supported clients in achieving their goals through consistent data collection and analysis.
- Increased client engagement by employing creative and age-appropriate activities during sessions.
- Effectively managed challenging situations by employing de-escalation techniques as needed for client safety and wellbeing.
Program Supervisor/Direct Support Professional
California Mentor/REM
07.2010 - 01.2023
- Oversaw staff training and development programs, ensuring employees were equipped with the skills needed to excel in their roles.
- Facilitated regular team meetings, keeping staff informed about updates, changes, or upcoming events related to the program they supervised.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills under challenging circumstances, effectively managing team dynamics during periods of transition or high-stress environments.
- Assisted with community resources for healthcare and mental health.
Activities Director
Social Vocational Servies
12.2008 - 07.2017
- Scheduled movies, entertainment, and other special events.
- Promoted exceptional quality of life for residents by innovating, organizing, and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.
- Evaluated supplies and requested purchases to meet activity plans.
- Engaged residents through events, small groups, and personal attention.
- Supported cognitive health through the implementation of brain fitness programs designed to stimulate mental acuity in older adults.
- Coordinated off-site activities and accompanied residents throughout excursions.
- Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities, and confidence.
Activities Assistant/Nursing Assistant
Sanar Adult Day Health Corporation
08.2004 - 08.2008
- Supported emotional well-being of residents with personalized one-on-one interactions and attentive care during activities.
- Enhanced resident engagement by organizing and leading diverse activities such as arts, crafts, games, and outings.
- Promoted cognitive health by designing mentally stimulating activities such as trivia games, puzzles, and memory exercises.
- Planned, coordinated, and implemented activities to address needs of participants with varying abilities.
- Increased social interaction among residents through facilitating group activities and fostering a sense of community.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jordan High School
Long Beach, CA06.2002
Skills
- Social Skills Development
- Behavior Reduction Strategies
- Daily Living Skills Training
- Crisis Management
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Assistance
- Active Listening
- Rapport Building
Timeline
Registered Behavioral Technician
Young Adult Institute
12.2022 - Current
Program Supervisor/Direct Support Professional
California Mentor/REM
07.2010 - 01.2023
Activities Director
Social Vocational Servies
12.2008 - 07.2017
Activities Assistant/Nursing Assistant
Sanar Adult Day Health Corporation
08.2004 - 08.2008
High School Diploma -
Jordan High School
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