Elina Diaz-Valdez
Temecula
Summary
Experienced care professional enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Adept at creating positive relationships and enhancing well-being of those under care. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in personal care assistance and crisis intervention. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Care Staff
California Family Life Center
06.2022 - Current
- Developed essential life skills in youth through hands-on training in areas such as budgeting, cooking, and self-care practices.
- Provided medication management, ensuring accurate administration and adherence to prescribed schedules.
- Established strong rapport with youth, fostering trust and open communication for better understanding of individual needs.
- Promoted a positive environment by engaging youth in recreational activities tailored to their interests and abilities.
- Utilized crisis intervention techniques effectively during emergencies, ensuring safety of both youth and staff members involved.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized client environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Documented youth progress through detailed record-keeping, contributing to ongoing evaluation of care plans effectiveness.
Retail Associate
Rhea Lana's Of Temecula Valley
11.2019 - 01.2023
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments
- Supported loss prevention goals by monitoring shopper behavior
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers
- Managed inventory effectively, ensuring proper stock levels and timely replenishment of merchandise.
- Provided excellent customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues swiftly.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily sales goals and exceed performance targets.
Intern
United Way
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Constructed a resource list for Riverside County foster youth and transitional age youth consisting of resources for housing, food, medical, mental health, job, and school programs.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
English Teacher
Qkids
02.2018 - 12.2019
- Used pre-written curriculum to teach students English via remote video conferencing
- Worked with students between ages 4 and 11 on grammar, pronunciation and sentence construction
- Engaged students using total physical response, clear annunciation, and appropriate expression
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
11.2016 - 01.2018
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Consistently met or exceeded productivity targets while maintaining high standards for quality and safety.
- Displayed adaptability by taking on various roles within the warehouse as needed, including receiving, shipping, or inventory control duties.
- Increased accuracy in order picking by utilizing electronic scanning devices and following established procedures.
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/ Social Work
California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA06-2021
Skills
- Client-centered approach
- Lesson planning
- Attention to detail
- Order fulfillment
- Cash handling accuracy
- Problem-solving skills
- Proactivity
- Confidentiality adherence
- Trauma informed-care
- Cultural awarness
- Data entry
- Crisis managment
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
- First Aid Certification
Timeline
Direct Care Staff
California Family Life Center
06.2022 - Current
Intern
United Way
01.2020 - 12.2020
Retail Associate
Rhea Lana's Of Temecula Valley
11.2019 - 01.2023
English Teacher
Qkids
02.2018 - 12.2019
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
11.2016 - 01.2018
- CPR/AED Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
- First Aid Certification
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/ Social Work
California State University, San Bernardino
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