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Gabriela Mota-Godina

Kaiserslautern,RP

Summary

Proven leader at Salem Christian Homes, excelling in staff supervision and compassionate caregiving. Enhanced client well-being and independence through strategic staff training and advocacy. Demonstrated adaptability by improving safety protocols and fostering strong community relations. Achieved significant advancements in client care and staff performance, embodying professionalism and dedication.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional Manager

Salem Christian Homes
03.2021 - 04.2024
  • Assisted disabled adults to support independence and well-being.
  • Executed staffing decisions including training, scheduling, and mentoring new team members to ensure quality care.
  • Maintained strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on their loved one's progress and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Served as a role model for staff in demonstrating compassionate care practices that prioritize respect for each individual's dignity and rights.
  • Ensured compliance with all federal, state, and agency regulations by conducting regular audits of client files and documentation practices.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations for direct support professionals to identify areas of improvement and guide professional development.
  • Addressed behavioral challenges proactively by implementing positive behavior supports and collaborating with behavioral specialists.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by supporting team members, recognizing achievements, and addressing conflicts in a timely manner.
  • Implemented emergency response protocols effectively during crisis situations to protect the safety of both clients and staff members.
  • Improved staff performance by providing consistent training and ongoing supervision to direct support professionals.
  • Advocated for client needs during service planning meetings, ensuring resources were allocated appropriately to foster growth and development.
  • Ensured client safety and well-being through thorough monitoring, documentation, and reporting of incidents and progress.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized client environment.
  • Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
  • Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
  • Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
  • Managed facility budget, responsible for individual resident and facility cash management ensuring agency financial compliance.

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Salem Christian Homes
09.2012 - 03.2021
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, daily activities, incidents, and relevant observations to ensure continuity of care across team members.
  • Improved client quality of life by providing assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting assistance.
  • Provided reliable transportation for clients to attend medical appointments, social outings, or other community-based events as needed.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Managed medications for clients, ensuring proper dosages were taken on schedule and any side effects were promptly reported to healthcare professionals.
  • Ensured a safe and comfortable living environment for clients through regular housekeeping tasks and proactive maintenance reporting.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • 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 clients in achieving personal goals through tailored support in areas such as mobility training, communication skills development, and community integration activities.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care in facility.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.

Education

Certificate of Instruction - Medical Assisting

United Education Institute
Ontario, California
03.2012

High School Diploma -

Ontario High School
Ontario, California
05.2011

Skills

  • Compassionate Caregiving
  • Mandated Reporter
  • Incident Reporting
  • Client Advocacy
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Staff Supervision
  • Staff Management
  • Schedule Management
  • Professionalism
  • CPR/AED
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Medication Administration
  • Disability Awareness

Timeline

Direct Support Professional Manager

Salem Christian Homes
03.2021 - 04.2024

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Salem Christian Homes
09.2012 - 03.2021

Certificate of Instruction - Medical Assisting

United Education Institute

High School Diploma -

Ontario High School

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