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Vanessa Cervantes

Yoakum,TX
Vanessa Cervantes

Summary

Dedicated personal care assistant with a solid track record in assisting patients with diverse disabilities. Expertise in evaluating patient needs and implementing safety measures for convalescent individuals. Acknowledged for high-quality, individualized care that enhances patient well-being. Experienced Youth Care Professional adept at offering emotional support and supervision to at-risk youth, with a focus on behavior management and crisis resolution.

Overview

10
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Devereux Advanced Behavioural Health
Victoria, TX

Youth Care Professional
10.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Mentored and supported young people through collaborative activities and social programs.
  • Attended regular trainings related to mental health issues such as trauma-informed care or child abuse recognition.
  • Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times while maintaining professional boundaries.
  • Supported and encouraged academic performance to help youth achieve educational goals.
  • Maintained cleanliness of youth facilities and rooms.
  • Provided crisis intervention and support during emotional or behavioral incidents.
  • Monitored activities and maintained safe living and learning environment for youth to thrive.
  • Documented child progress, reporting extreme changes in behavior.
  • Encouraged positive social skills development through role modeling and guidance.
  • Supervised daily activities and ensured a safe environment for all youth.
  • Assisted youths in developing personal goals and plans for future independence.
  • Transported youth to appointments or recreational activities as needed.
  • Created a safe environment by enforcing rules while using therapeutic approaches when necessary.
  • Encouraged positive behaviors through role modeling, mentorship, and reward systems.
  • Worked with care team to assess client needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts.

Daybreak Community Services
Victoria, TX

Caregiver
09.2019 - 10.2023

Job overview

  • Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
  • Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
  • Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
  • Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.

Self-employeed
Yoakum, TX

Private Caregiver
04.2017 - 08.2019

Job overview

  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
  • Assisted with physical therapy exercises designed by a physical therapist or occupational therapist.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
  • Transported patient to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
  • Administered prescribed medications according to physician instructions and monitored for adverse reactions.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, family members and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.

Yoakum Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Yoakum, TX

Activity Assistant
11.2014 - 04.2017

Job overview

  • Provided assistance to residents with physical limitations during recreational activities.
  • Helped organize special events such as birthday parties or holiday gatherings.
  • Organized and maintained activity supplies and materials.
  • Coordinated transportation arrangements for off-site excursions.
  • Conducted one-on-one activities with residents who require special attention.
  • Coordinated musical guests, movies and other types of resident entertainment.
  • Organized game nights with board games or trivia competitions.
  • Monitored resident behavior during recreational activities to ensure safety.
  • Helped participants enjoy activities while ensuring adherence to protocol.
  • Developed events and programs in consideration of needs, abilities and interests of participants.
  • Assisted in the planning and implementation of activities for residents.

Education

Yoakum High School
Yoakum, TX

High School Diploma
05-2015

Skills

  • Crisis intervention
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Behavior management
  • Documenting progress
  • Mentoring youth
  • Team collaboration
  • Activity planning
  • Conflict resolution
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Emotional support
  • Goal setting
  • Communication skills
  • Behavioral specialist
  • Youth advocacy
  • Multitasking
  • ADL assistance
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Direct care aide (DCA)
  • CPR/AED

Affiliations

I love staying home and reading a good mystery book on my free time. I also love being around family, family gatherings are very important to me.

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Certification

  • CPR
  • AED

Timeline

Youth Care Professional

Devereux Advanced Behavioural Health
10.2023 - Current

Caregiver

Daybreak Community Services
09.2019 - 10.2023

Private Caregiver

Self-employeed
04.2017 - 08.2019

Activity Assistant

Yoakum Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
11.2014 - 04.2017

Yoakum High School

High School Diploma

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