SONJA PEREZ
Tacoma,US
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated professional with 18 years of experience providing direct care and behavioral support in residential and clinical settings. Proven ability to build trust and rapport with clients, maintain detailed records, and follow treatment plans with precision. Skilled in communication, teamwork, and delivering exceptional customer service. Eager to bring strong interpersonal skills and a passion for helping others to a new role in hearing care support.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Technician
Maxim Healthcare
Tacoma, WA, US
02.2022 - 09.2024
- Enhance children's communication through tailored treatment plans
- Achieve measurable self-regulation improvements with ABA
- Collaborate with BCBAs for customized skill development
- Adapt strategies based on progress for effective interventions
Lead Direct Support Staff
Ambitions of WA
Lakewood, WA, US
08.2012 - 02.2022
- Led support for children with disabilities, ensuring safety and health in residential care.
- Managed medication, hygiene, and meal prep, fostering independence and social skills.
- Collaborated with schools, families, and professionals for comprehensive care plans.
- Developed and achieved personal goals, enhancing life skills and community integration.
- Conducted safety drills and maintenance, meeting facility compliance standards.
Live-In Assistant
L'Arche Tahoma Hope
Tacoma, WA, US
05.2008 - 08.2012
- Championed individualised care for children with intellectual disabilities, fostering independence and community integration through tailored support plans and skill-building activities.
- Meticulously managed medication administration, hygiene assistance, and nutritional planning, ensuring optimal health and safety for residents in a licensed care facility.
- Facilitated seamless communication between schools, families, and healthcare professionals, enhancing holistic support for children with special needs.
- Implemented personalised goals and support plans, driving measurable progress in residents' life skills, social abilities, and overall independence.
- Conducted regular safety assessments and fire drills, maintaining full compliance with licensed facility requirements and ensuring a secure living environment.
Community Care Specialist
Catholic Community Services
Tacoma, WA, US
03.2006 - 01.2008
- Guide at-risk youth in community integration, fostering essential social skills and relationships.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring timely responses to family needs and maintaining meticulous documentation within strict deadlines.
- Partnered with therapists to execute behaviour support plans, modelling appropriate conduct and facilitating smoother integration into the community.
- Assessed individual needs, devised personalised strategies, and monitored progress to enhance the effectiveness of youth support programmes.
- Developed creative approaches to engage challenging youth, fostering trust and promoting positive behavioural changes in diverse community settings.
Education
Graduated -
Curtis High School
Skills
- Problem Solver
- Interpersonal Skills
- Dependable
- Punctual
- Flexible
- Friendly
- Outgoing
- Independent
- Teamwork
- Resourceful
- Multi-tasking
- ABA Techniques
- Medication Administration
- Documentation
- Care Planning
- De-escalation
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Maxim Healthcare
02.2022 - 09.2024
Lead Direct Support Staff
Ambitions of WA
08.2012 - 02.2022
Live-In Assistant
L'Arche Tahoma Hope
05.2008 - 08.2012
Community Care Specialist
Catholic Community Services
03.2006 - 01.2008
Graduated -
Curtis High School