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Divina Lara

1 Midway Park Drive

Summary

Dynamic Family Support Specialist with a proven track record at Sevenhills, skilled in individualized service planning and case management. Adept at enhancing family communication and problem-solving, while effectively utilizing Spanish-speaking abilities to bridge gaps in support. Committed to fostering client independence and well-being through tailored care strategies.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Support Specialist

Sevenhills
11.2024 - Current
  • Assisted families in accessing community resources and support services
  • Developed individualized care plans to address client needs and goals
  • Facilitated family meetings to enhance communication and problem-solving
  • Monitored client progress and adjusted support strategies as necessary

Personal Care Nursing Assistant

FRANK NASCIMIENTO
08.2024 - 06.2025
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and well-being.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care plans for patients.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment, adhering to infection control protocols.

Personal Support Worker

Chris Castello
02.2024 - 11.2024
  • Provided compassionate personal care, assisting clients with daily living activities and promoting independence.
  • Monitored client health status, reporting changes to healthcare professionals for timely intervention.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Trained and mentored new staff on best practices for patient support and safety protocols.

Spanish Medical Interpreter

Baystate Interpreter,Inc.
03.2020 - 02.2023
  • Facilitated clear communication between Spanish-speaking patients and healthcare providers.
  • Interpreted complex medical terminology accurately during patient consultations.
  • Assisted in the development of bilingual patient education materials to enhance understanding.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Spanish Language Tutor ESL

Bristol Community College
01.2016 - 08.2018
  • Developed customized lesson plans to enhance language comprehension and retention.
  • Facilitated engaging conversation practice sessions to improve student fluency and confidence.
  • Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
  • Collaborated with faculty to integrate Spanish language resources into curriculum offerings.

Property Manager

Juan Mejia
01.2004 - 01.2014
  • Managed property operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and owner objectives.
  • Developed and implemented effective tenant retention strategies to enhance occupancy rates.
  • Conducted regular property inspections, identifying maintenance needs and coordinating repairs efficiently.
  • Streamlined leasing processes, improving turnaround times for tenant applications and approvals.

Director of Activities

Fair Haven Rest Home
01.2008 - 03.2009
  • Developed and implemented engaging activity programs for diverse groups.
  • Collaborated with community partners to enhance program offerings and resources.
  • Trained and mentored staff on best practices in activity facilitation and participant engagement.
  • Evaluated participant feedback to improve programming effectiveness and satisfaction levels.

Senior Certified Nursing Assistant/Certified Medical Technician

Fair Haven Rest Home
01.2008 - 03.2009
  • Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with healthcare standards.
  • Assisted in developing individualized care plans, collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes.
  • Trained and mentored junior nursing assistants, fostering a knowledgeable and efficient caregiving team.
  • Monitored vital signs and documented changes, promptly reporting any concerns to nursing staff for effective intervention.

Senior Certified Nursing Assistant/Certified Nursing Assistant

Norton Medical Group
01.2005 - 02.2009
  • Provided compassionate patient care, ensuring comfort and well-being in diverse healthcare settings.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to develop individualized care plans tailored to patient needs.
  • Mentored junior nursing assistants, enhancing team performance and promoting best practices in patient care.
  • Administered medications and monitored vital signs, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and standards.

Education

Bachelor of Administration - Business Undeclared

Umass Dartmouth
05-2027

Associate Degree in Human Service - Human Services

Bristol Community College
Fall River, MA
05-2026

Diploma - Medical Interpreter

Bristol Community College
Fall River, MA
12-2019

Science Education

Bristol Community College
Fall River, MA
05-2016

Certificate of Nurse Assistant - Nurse Assistant

Bristol Community College
Fall River, MA
05-2005

Skills

  • Spanish-speaking
  • Microsoft Word
  • Individualized service planning
  • Case management
  • Client documentation
  • Family support
  • Home visits
  • Special education

Certification

  • CPR Training
  • MED PASS CERTIFICATION
  • CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT
  • HOME HEALTH AID
  • MEDICAL SPANISH INTERPRETER


Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Family Support Specialist

Sevenhills
11.2024 - Current

Personal Care Nursing Assistant

FRANK NASCIMIENTO
08.2024 - 06.2025

Personal Support Worker

Chris Castello
02.2024 - 11.2024

Spanish Medical Interpreter

Baystate Interpreter,Inc.
03.2020 - 02.2023

Spanish Language Tutor ESL

Bristol Community College
01.2016 - 08.2018

Director of Activities

Fair Haven Rest Home
01.2008 - 03.2009

Senior Certified Nursing Assistant/Certified Medical Technician

Fair Haven Rest Home
01.2008 - 03.2009

Senior Certified Nursing Assistant/Certified Nursing Assistant

Norton Medical Group
01.2005 - 02.2009

Property Manager

Juan Mejia
01.2004 - 01.2014

Bachelor of Administration - Business Undeclared

Umass Dartmouth

Associate Degree in Human Service - Human Services

Bristol Community College

Diploma - Medical Interpreter

Bristol Community College

Science Education

Bristol Community College

Certificate of Nurse Assistant - Nurse Assistant

Bristol Community College

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