Christopher Garcia
Los Angeles
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Registered Behavior Technician/Caregiver with 16+ years of experience in adult residential facilities and a passion for improving quality of life for others. Friendly, patient and a great communicator, I am experienced in various aspects of care provision, and management duties. I seek a role with a quality service provider where I can implement my skills and continue to help people and provider care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician (Shift Lead)
Redwod Family Care Network
11.2022 - Current
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of residents.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and notes.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms as outlined by their individual behavior support plans.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
- Collaborated with client's support system and other allied specialists to implement positive interventions.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Kept staff operating productively and working on task to meet our residents and shifts needs.
House Manager
Insight for Life Corp
11.2024 - Current
- Managed day-to-day operation of home to comply with regulations and agency standards.
- Implemented daily, weekly and monthly cleaning routines for staff to follow.
- Scheduled and prioritized tasks to staff, overseeing work completion.
- Monitored staff performance and provided feedback to drive productivity.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
Registered Behavior Technician
Insight For Life Corp
11.2020 - Current
- As a registered Behavior Technician (RBT) in an adult residential facility (ARF) our duties are primarily to assist the residents we serve in all aspects of their daily life. I am responsible for direct implementation of treatment plans provided by our BCBA related to skill-acquisition and behavior reduction. Moreover, I collect skill acquisition and behavior reduction data and provide needed support when needed.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
- Collaborated with client's support system and other allied specialists to implement positive interventions.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
Direct Support Professional II
Ambitions CA
12.2013 - 07.2021
- As a DSP (Direct Support professional) we attend to the needs of each resident, including assistance grooming, bathing, hygiene, toileting, feeding, communicating, administering medication to individuals, and helping to maintain a healthy and safe environment.
Community Facilitator III
Jay Nolan
01.2012 - 01.2019
- As a community Facilitator our job is to provide positive encouragement to promote skill development in the home and in the community, to assist with daily living skills, promote healthy social interactions, and to integrate individuals into the community so that they can have a happy and full life.
Direct Support Professional II
People's Care Inc
01.2012 - 01.2013
- As a DSP (Direct Support professional) we attend to the needs of each resident, including assistance grooming, bathing, hygiene, toileting, feeding, communicating, administering medication to individuals, and helping to maintain a healthy and safe environment.
Direct Support Professional II
Morrison Residential
01.2009 - 01.2013
- As a DSP (Direct Support professional) we attend to the needs of each resident, including assistance grooming, bathing, hygiene, toileting, feeding, communicating, administering medication to individuals, and helping to maintain a healthy and safe environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Ontario, CA06.2022
Diploma - undefined
Bishop Mora Salesian High School
Los Angeles, CA01.2009
Skills
- Caregiving
- Home Care
- Medication Administration
- Vital Signs
- Hospice Care
- Hospital Experience
- Patient Care
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Behavioral management
- Conflict resolution
- Time management abilities
- Registered behavior technician (RBT)
- Crisis prevention intervention (CPI)
- First Aid/CPR
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Autism Experience
- Crisis Intervention
- Activities scheduling
- Grocery shopping
Certification
- First aid / CPR
- Registered Behavior Technician as of September 2022 - current
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training (CPI)
Languages
English - Expert
Spanish - Intermediate
Timeline
House Manager
Insight for Life Corp
11.2024 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician (Shift Lead)
Redwod Family Care Network
11.2022 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Insight For Life Corp
11.2020 - Current
Direct Support Professional II
Ambitions CA
12.2013 - 07.2021
Community Facilitator III
Jay Nolan
01.2012 - 01.2019
Direct Support Professional II
People's Care Inc
01.2012 - 01.2013
Direct Support Professional II
Morrison Residential
01.2009 - 01.2013
Diploma - undefined
Bishop Mora Salesian High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University