Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
References
Timeline
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Sofia Sanchez-Valverde

Sofia Sanchez-Valverde

Sonoma

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate aspiring Certified Medical Assistant currently pursuing certification, bringing strong communication skills and a proven ability to learn quickly. Experienced in leadership and organization through previous roles as an Activity Director. Committed to providing efficient and empathetic patient care while supporting the healthcare team in delivering high-quality medical services.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification

Work History

Activity Director

Sonoma Post Acute
Sonoma
11.2016 - Current
  • Developed individualized plans for each resident based on their interests and abilities.
  • Monitored the progress of participants in order to assess program effectiveness.
  • Organized events such as holiday parties, bingo nights, and movie screenings.
  • Provided one-on-one support to those who required additional assistance.
  • Assisted residents with physical activities such as walks and exercise classes.
  • Adapted existing activities or developed new ones to meet the changing needs of participants.
  • Maintained accurate records of participant attendance and progress notes.
  • Developed and implemented engaging activities for seniors in long-term care facilities.
  • Supervised volunteers and provided guidance when necessary.
  • Ensured compliance with all state regulations regarding safety protocols and infection control measures.
  • Conducted assessments of residents' cognitive functioning levels prior to enrollment in programs.
  • Collaborated with other departments to coordinate interdisciplinary programming.
  • Worked closely with families to ensure that their loved ones were receiving appropriate care.
  • Created monthly activity calendars with a variety of recreational options.
  • Handled budgetary concerns, keeping activities affordable.
  • Trained and managed assistants and delegated tasks for staff members.
  • Interacted with patients and families by addressing questions and concerns.
  • Calculated and recorded department expenses and revenue.
  • Interviewed and hired associates to fill staff vacancies.
  • Implemented strategies to reduce falls in high risk areas of the residence.
  • Provided emotional support for residents struggling with mental health issues.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
  • Coordinated calendars, shifts and activity schedules with staff.

Adult Caregiver

24 Hour Home Care
Sonoma
01.2024 - Current
  • Communicated effectively with family members regarding the care of their loved ones.
  • Organized activities such as arts and crafts, music therapy, exercise classes, educational programs, field trips, and leisure activities.
  • Responded promptly to all requests from clients or families seeking assistance.
  • Provided personal care and support to adults with physical disabilities in a residential setting.
  • Developed individualized plans for each client based on their needs and preferences.
  • Assisted clients with daily living skills including grooming, bathing, dressing, meal preparation and feeding.

Adult Caregiver

Sonia Corina
Benicia
08.2019 - 01.2024
  • Communicated effectively with family members regarding the care of their loved ones.
  • Assessed changes in behavior or condition that may indicate a need for further medical attention.
  • Organized activities such as arts and crafts, music therapy, exercise classes, educational programs, field trips, and leisure activities.
  • Responded promptly to all requests from clients or families seeking assistance.
  • Initiated conversations with clients to assess mental status or understanding of instructions and directions given.
  • Provided personal care and support to adults with physical disabilities in a residential setting.
  • Accompanied clients on recreational outings to parks, museums, theaters.
  • Assisted clients with daily living skills including grooming, bathing, dressing, meal preparation and feeding.
  • Implemented safety measures when working with physically disabled individuals in order to prevent any potential injuries.
  • Encouraged independence among clients by teaching them how to perform tasks independently such as housekeeping duties or personal hygiene routines.
  • Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.

Tutor

Independant
Sonoma
09.2015 - 06.2016
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to help students improve their reading comprehension skills.
  • Coached students on how to use context clues to understand unknown words in texts.
  • Adapted lessons according to student's strengths and weaknesses, special needs, disabilities or language barriers.
  • Encouraged the use of various literacy tools such as dictionaries and thesauruses.
  • Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions to help students develop their reading fluency, accuracy, rate, expression and intonation.

Education

Certificate - Medical Assistant

CALRegional
Petaluma, CA
06-2025

Activity Director Certificate - Skilled Nursing Facility

NCCAP
Sonoma, CA
08-2021

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Medical record management
  • Activity planning
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Client assessment
  • Team collaboration
  • Communication skills
  • Time management
  • Emotional support
  • Alzheimer's care
  • Care plan development
  • Social interaction
  • Dementia care
  • Compassionate care
  • Progress documentation
  • Behavior redirection
  • Patient advocacy
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Records maintenance
  • Relationship building
  • Strong ethics
  • Elderly care
  • Documentation
  • Community activities
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Client documentation
  • Spanish and English fluency
  • PPE usage
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Empathetic listening
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Dining room support
  • Budget management
  • Volunteer supervision
  • Program development
  • Employee evaluation
  • Patient evaluations
  • Team leadership
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Entertainment booking
  • Staff supervision
  • Professional demeanor

Certification

  • Activity Director Certification - NCCAP
  • BLS Certification - American Heart Association

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Adult Caregiver

24 Hour Home Care
01.2024 - Current

Adult Caregiver

Sonia Corina
08.2019 - 01.2024

Activity Director

Sonoma Post Acute
11.2016 - Current

Tutor

Independant
09.2015 - 06.2016

Certificate - Medical Assistant

CALRegional

Activity Director Certificate - Skilled Nursing Facility

NCCAP

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