Diego Candanoza
Cabool,MO
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate in recovery would like to share my experience strength and hope of my recovery with other in hopes they may find recovery as well. Dedicated caregiver with a strong focus on client advocacy and daily living support. Experienced in crisis de-escalation and conflict resolution, ensuring positive outcomes for individuals with special needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service associate
Family Counseling Center
West Plains, Mo
01.2024 - Current
- Ensured cleanliness and organization in kitchen and dining areas.
- Worked with diverse coworkers to meet service goals and address product-related issues.
- Assisted with inventory management of food supplies and equipment.
- Proposed innovative ideas that improved team collaboration and service quality.
House lead Caregiver, Special Needs
TJ Swift House
West Plains , Mo
02.2022 - 12.2024
- Developed individualized care plans tailored to each client's needs.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices for special needs support.
- Advocated for client rights and needs within the healthcare system.
- Monitored physical and emotional health of clients.
- Monitored medication schedules and ensured compliance with prescriptions.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Coordinated recreational activities to promote social engagement and well-being.
- Supported clients in community integration activities such as recreational outings, shopping trips and social gatherings.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cabool High School
Cabool Mo05-2022
Skills
- Daily living support
- Client advocacy
- community resource navigation
- Substance abuse and mental health education
- crisis and de-escalation training
- CPR and Narcan certified
- CBI training
- problem solving skills
- team collaboration
- Stress reduction techniques
- active listening
- Conflict resolution
- trauma informed care and harm reduction
Timeline
Food Service associate
Family Counseling Center
01.2024 - Current
House lead Caregiver, Special Needs
TJ Swift House
02.2022 - 12.2024
High School Diploma -
Cabool High School