Isaiah Almaraz
Escondido
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Direct Support Professional with extensive experience at Mountain Shadows Community Homes. Skilled in medication management and community integration, I have successfully enhanced clients' quality of life through personalized care and advocacy. My strong ethics and ability to build trusting relationships have consistently improved client engagement and satisfaction.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.*
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Mountain Shadows Community Homes
2067 El Norte Pkwy, Escondido, CA. 92026
07.2017 - Current
- Provided personalized care and support to individuals with disabilities, enhancing daily living skills.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored intervention strategies and activities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Facilitated community integration activities, promoting socialization and independence among clients.
- Trained new staff on best practices for client care and safety protocols, fostering a supportive environment.
- Monitored client progress and documented outcomes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Advocated for client needs within the organization, influencing service delivery improvements and resource allocation.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills, and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Managed medications for clients, ensuring proper dosages were taken on schedule and any side effects were promptly reported to healthcare professionals.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Promoted healthy lifestyles for clients by assisting with meal planning, grocery shopping, and preparing nutritious meals.
- Established trust-based relationships with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, empathy, reliability, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored support in areas such as mobility training, communication skills development, and community integration activities.
- Served as a knowledgeable advocate for clients during interactions with external agencies or service providers ensuring their rights, preferences, and needs were respected.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Registered Behavior Technician
Mountain Shadows Ancillary Services
970 Los Vallecitos Blvd., San Marcos, Suite 130
07.2019 - 02.2026
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans to support client progress and development.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive care strategies for clients.
- Monitored client behavior and documented observations to inform treatment adjustments.
- Trained and mentored new staff on behavioral techniques and protocols for effective client engagement.
- Conducted data collection and analysis to track client progress towards therapeutic goals.
- Developed positive rapport with clients to foster trust and improve engagement in therapies.
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
- Promoted positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and behavior contracts.
- Facilitated communication between families and clinicians to enhance understanding of treatment objectives.
- Prevented instances of maladaptive behavior escalation using de-escalation techniques while maintaining a safe environment for both staff members and clients alike.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Managed crisis situations with professionalism, ensuring the safety of all individuals involved while adhering to established protocols.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, enabling data-driven decision making for intervention adjustments and goal development.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Developed rapport with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication essential to successful treatment outcomes.
- Utilized technology tools for data collection and analysis, streamlining the process of monitoring client progress and informing treatment plan adjustments.
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
Transportation Specialist
Mountain Shadows Ancillary Services
970 Los Vallecitos Blvd, San Marcos, CA.
10.2017 - 07.2019
- Coordinated transportation logistics to ensure timely delivery of services and resources.
- Developed and maintained relationships with vendors to optimize service efficiency.
- Analyzed transportation routes, identifying opportunities for cost savings and improved delivery times.
- Implemented safety protocols to enhance compliance and reduce incident reports across operations.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in transportation management and regulatory compliance.
- Evaluated transportation performance metrics, driving continuous improvement initiatives across service areas.
- Coordinated schedules and communicated changes to customers.
- Developed contingency plans for various scenarios, ensuring minimal impact on operations during unexpected events.
- Enhanced transportation efficiency by optimizing route planning and scheduling.
- Worked with service providers to resolve issues and correct delays.
- Fostered a positive work environment by promoting teamwork, collaboration, and open communication among staff members.
- Optimized fleet maintenance schedules to reduce downtime and extend asset life spans.
Direct Support Professional
Mountain Shadows Outreach Services
970 Los Vallecitos Blvd, San Marcos, CA.
05.2016 - 07.2019
- Supported individuals with disabilities in daily living activities and community integration.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create personalized care plans for clients.
- Facilitated recreational and therapeutic activities to enhance social skills and emotional well-being.
- Monitored client progress and documented changes to inform treatment adjustments.
- Advocated for client needs, ensuring access to necessary resources and services.
- Trained new staff on protocols and best practices for supporting clients effectively.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure environment for clients and staff.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Improved client self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and financial management.
- Implemented individualized behavior management plans, reducing incidents of challenging behaviors within the residence.
Education
High School Diploma -
Escondido High School
1535 North Broadway, Escondido, CA., 92025Skills
- Disability awareness
- Emotional support
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Community integration
- Transportation assistance
- Patient care
- Nutrition monitoring
- Self-advocacy support
- Activity planning
- Adaptive equipment use
- Physical assistance
- First aid and CPR
- Respectful and compassionate
- Daily living assistance
- Strong ethics
- Medication management
- Multitasking and organization
- Supportive companionship
- Behavior redirection
- Elderly care
- ADL assistance
- Behavioral management
- Client documentation
- HIPAA compliance
- Heavy lifting
- Time management
- Complex Problem-solving
- Documentation
- Compassionate communication
- Medical records management
- Basic housekeeping
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Dependable and responsible
- Incident reporting
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Problem-solving
- First aid and safety
- COVID-19 safety policies
- Direct patient care
- Client transportation
- Active listening
- Empathetic listening
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Mountain Shadows Ancillary Services
07.2019 - 02.2026
Transportation Specialist
Mountain Shadows Ancillary Services
10.2017 - 07.2019
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Mountain Shadows Community Homes
07.2017 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Mountain Shadows Outreach Services
05.2016 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Escondido High School