Stephanie Chavez
Harlingen,TX
Summary
Compassionate professional focused on helping clients maintain personal hygiene and assisting with activities of daily living. Skilled in preparing meals, maintaining organized living spaces and documenting behaviors. Committed to emotional and social support to promote overall wellness.
Committed Direct Care Worker brings success in healthcare roles. Skilled at assisting with daily living activities and meal preparation. Focused on maintaining client safety and comfort through continuous monitoring and care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Care Provider
Casa Home Care
McAllen, Texas
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Monitored medication inventory levels in the facility pharmacy.
- Performed comprehensive patient exams and assessments to formulate, implement and continuously update individualized plans of care.
- Conducted thorough physical evaluations and collected patient information to facilitate smooth and effective visits.
- Provided emotional support for clients who are facing difficult life situations.
- Prepared meals and snacks to meet individual nutritional requirements.
- Maintained records of patient care, progress or problems to report and discuss observations.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Interacted with patients through games and fun activities to boost mood and improve overall memory.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate body mechanics when transferring them from bed to wheelchair or chair.
- Assisted clients in taking prescribed medications as ordered by their physician.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside home.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping.
- Transported individuals to medical appointments and assisted with errands.
- Assisted clients with proper exercises and rehabilitation.
- Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other necessary errands.
- Administered injections as needed per physician orders.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Cared for patients by washing and ironing laundry, cleaning or assisting with personal care.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading, and board games.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Provided companionship services such as reading books or playing games with the client.
- Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Provided daily assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing and mobility needs.
- Assisted with light housekeeping tasks including laundry, vacuuming and meal preparation.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Daycare Teacher
Jellybeans Educational Daycare
Harlingen
01.2022 - 03.2024
- Participated in staff meetings and professional development workshops.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
- Integrated technology into lesson plans.
- Adapted teaching methods based on individual student needs.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Developed and implemented daily lesson plans that promote physical, mental, and social development.
- Coordinated with co-teachers and staff to plan and execute school events and field trips.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Assisted children with daily routines, including toileting, feeding, and nap times.
- Observed health practices such as proper handwashing procedures.
- Supervised children during indoor and outdoor playtime, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Created and maintained a clean, organized, and stimulating environment conducive to learning.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Taught basic language skills including reading readiness, phonics, writing.
- Organized parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders when needed.
- Observed children to record development.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
- Collaborated with colleagues to brainstorm ideas for classroom activities.
- Provided guidance on social development issues such as sharing, following directions.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Supervised children in classroom and playground settings, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Demonstrated excellent organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Utilized educational software and technology to enhance learning experiences.
- Maintained supplies inventory for the classroom including art materials and books.
- Managed record keeping duties such as attendance records and daily reports of individual child activities.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
- Ensured safety of all children by monitoring playground equipment use.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Created a positive, nurturing environment for young students.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harlingen High School South
Harlingen05-2013
Skills
- Supplement administration
- Care plan implementation
- Physical monitoring
- Exercise coordination
- Meal preparation
- General housekeeping
- Patient care
- Client safety and first aid
Timeline
Home Health Care Provider
Casa Home Care
03.2024 - 12.2024
Daycare Teacher
Jellybeans Educational Daycare
01.2022 - 03.2024
High School Diploma -
Harlingen High School South