Yadira Alvarez
Oxnard,CA
Summary
Experienced Patient Care Coordinator proficient in directing patient care programs that are both high-quality and efficient.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Care Coordinator III
Newport Healthcare And Rehab
Camarillo, California
06.2021 - 09.2025
- Facilitated assigned groups and/or meetings and/or activities based on daily schedule.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care strategies as needed.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare teams and patients.
- Organized patient intake processes and documentation requirements.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to enhance care delivery.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Supported clients during hospital admissions and discharges.
Behavior Technician
Active Steps LLC
Oxnard, California
10.2019 - 06.2021
- Implemented behavior intervention plans for clients in various settings.
- Collaborated with therapists to develop individualized treatment strategies.
- Monitored client progress and documented behavioral changes regularly.
- Engaged clients through play-based activities to promote skill development.
- Maintained a safe and supportive environment for all clients during sessions.
- Instructed clients in social skills training techniques such as positive reinforcement, prompting, and shaping behaviors.
- Supported clients in developing self-help skills such as dressing, toileting, eating independently .
- Provided crisis management when needed by utilizing de-escalation techniques such as redirection or calming strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University Channel Islands
Camarillo, CA 08.2017 - 05.2019
Skills
- Care coordination
- Patient advocacy
- Crisis intervention
- patient communication
- client engagement
- active listening
- time management
- Problem-solving
- Cultural sensitivity
- Empathy and compassion
- Multitasking and organization
- Team collaboration
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
A1
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
A1
Timeline
Care Coordinator III
Newport Healthcare And Rehab
06.2021 - 09.2025
Behavior Technician
Active Steps LLC
10.2019 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University Channel Islands
08.2017 - 05.2019