Solangie Suarez
Huntington Park,CA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated professional with a strong foundation in supportive care, eager to transition into a new field. Proven ability to provide individualized support while effectively managing challenging situations, supported by exceptional interpersonal skills. Knowledgeable in assisting individuals with daily activities, complemented by outstanding communication and organizational abilities. Committed to enhancing the quality of life for those served and fostering an inclusive, respectful environment, while consistently managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and readiness to embrace additional responsibilities to achieve team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Quality Of Life Academy
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted individuals with daily living skills, promoting independence and personal growth.
- Implemented individualized care plans, ensuring tailored support for diverse needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery and client outcomes.
- Monitored behavioral patterns, documenting progress and adjusting interventions as necessary.
- Educated clients on social skills and community engagement opportunities to foster inclusion.
- Trained new staff on best practices in direct support, enhancing team effectiveness, completion of daily documentation, and company policies
- Developed positive relationships with clients, building trust and rapport to facilitate cooperation.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Assisted with daily office operations as needed, ensuring smooth workflow by printing, scanning and filing documents
- Managed digital and physical filing systems as needed
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA12-2023
High School Diploma -
Opportunities For Learning
Compton, CA06-2021
Skills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking and organization
- HIPAA compliance
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Case documentation
- Cultural awareness
- First aid and CPR
- Attention to Detail
- Relationship building
- Document management
- Problem-solving skills
- Digital document organization
- Proficient in computer applications
Certification
- First Aid/ CPR
- CPI Certification
- RBT Training Certificate
- Food Handler Certificate
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Quality Of Life Academy
01.2024 - Current
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Santa Monica College
High School Diploma -
Opportunities For Learning