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Walter Hurtado

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness and happiness. Resiliant Direct Support Professional with solid background assisting patients with basic needs and care. Knowledgeable about medical procedures, recreational requirements and protective measures. Perceptive individual familiar with social and community services rules and regulations. 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. Reliable personal care professional bringing 7 years of experience in Personal Care Assistant roles. Skilled in addressing physical and mental disabilities and monitoring needs for convalescent patients. Trusted to care for patients at varying stages of life. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

DSP3

SASSLC
San Antonio, TX
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Supervised a staff of 9+.
  • Delegated assignments and job duties for the shift.
  • Made on spot corrections to staff who were not following the correct plans.
  • Made time sheets and daily huddle packets for staff.
  • Gave and kept track time and attendance/disciplinary write ups for staff.
  • Participated in supervisor meetings and coming up with new ideas to improve the shift
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.

BHA

SASSLC
San Antonio, TX
03.2020 - 09.2022
  • Trained staff on how to implement individual support plans
  • Tracked staff inservice sheets and comp training sheets on excel
  • Shadowed staff and helped with on sight corrections if plans were implemented incorrect
  • Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
  • Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Organized games and other activities to engage clients and offer mental stimulation.
  • Answered questions and assisted with health system coordination, patient rights and privacy of personal information.
  • Monitored medications for patients with various conditions and kept watchful eye for side effects.
  • Supported effective care for managed home care patients by observing health status and monitoring conditions.

DSP2

SASSLC
San Antonio, TX
10.2017 - 03.2020
  • Tracked staff time and attendance.
  • Assisted with giving staff disciplinary action and write ups.
  • Made sure staff were deployed in the correct area and were following their job duties for the shift.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
  • Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.

DSP1

SASSLC
San Antonio, TX
11.2015 - 02.2017
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
  • Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
  • Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
  • Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
  • Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors and eating habits.
  • Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
  • Encouraged and reassured clients throughout transitions to facilitate smooth discharge.
  • Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.

Corpsmember

California Conservation Corps
South Lake Tahoe, CA
12.2014 - 10.2015
  • Constructed fire breaks and removed brush to support fire prevention and suppression goals.
  • Removed undesirable or diseased trees with hand and power saws.
  • Tended and cared for seedlings, clippings and buds with care to produce optimal plant yield.
  • Responded to personal emergencies in remote locations and area disasters such as forest fires with skill, speed and terrain knowledge.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.

Education

High School Diploma -

John Muir Charter School
South Lake Tahoe, CA
09.2014

Skills

  • Behavioral Management
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • ADL Support
  • Transportation
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Client Documentation
  • Patient Care
  • Client Support
  • Charting and Documentation
  • Care Plan Management
  • Crisis Management
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Community Activities
  • Supervisor skills
  • Knowledge of Excel, Word, And Powerpoint

Languages

Spanish
Limited

Timeline

DSP3

SASSLC
09.2022 - 06.2023

BHA

SASSLC
03.2020 - 09.2022

DSP2

SASSLC
10.2017 - 03.2020

DSP1

SASSLC
11.2015 - 02.2017

Corpsmember

California Conservation Corps
12.2014 - 10.2015

High School Diploma -

John Muir Charter School
Walter Hurtado