Tasia Negron
Tewksbury
Summary
Experience with providing a safe, nurturing environment. Worked with all ages, and skilled in monitoring behaviors, preparing meals, and following planned activities. While building positive relationships with families to ensure the well-being of their loved ones.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Northeast Independent Living
Lawrence
07.2018 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Provided transportation support to medical appointments and community events.
- Developed strong relationships with clients to promote comfort and trust.
- Maintained cleanliness of living areas to ensure a safe environment.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Supported clients in achieving personal goals through encouragement and guidance.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.
Behavioral Health Paraprofessional
Bartlett Communtiy Partnership School
Lowell
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Supported special needs students with behavioral challenges in classroom settings.
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans.
- Maintained a safe and supportive learning environment for students.
- Monitored student progress and reported observations to staff.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Supported children's social and emotional development through guided interactions.
- Supervised students outside classroom during recess, lunch, and breaks.
- Assisted with or led story time by reading books to children.
- Collaborated with teachers to create individualized education plans for special needs students.
- Assist with toileting needs
- Supervised and assisted students with lunch, prioritizing their safety and well being
Individual Support Coordinator
Cooperative For Human Services
Lexington
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Coordinated client service plans and monitored implementation of support strategies.
- Advocated for clients' rights and access to essential services.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored clients' health, reporting changes to healthcare professionals.
- Facilitated recreational activities to promote social interaction and engagement.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and care interventions.
- Trained new staff on best practices for direct care services.
- Promoted independence by teaching self-care skills such as dressing, hygiene and housekeeping tasks.
Direct Care Staff Member
Mental Health Association
Lowell
06.2004 - 11.2012
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and their families.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement care plans.
- Monitored client health and behavior, reporting changes to supervisors.
- Trained new staff on best practices for direct care procedures.
- Ensured a safe environment by adhering to health and safety protocols.
- Documented client progress and incidents accurately in care records.
- Utilized appropriate techniques when dealing with challenging behaviors.
- Performed housekeeping tasks, such as changing linens and cleaning rooms.
- Supervised activities of daily living for clients.
- Provided personal care to clients, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Supported client rights in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and ethical standards.
- Communicated effectively with other members of the healthcare team.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving client health or safety.
- Encouraged socialization among clients through recreational activities.
- Administered medications or treatments as directed by physician or nurse.
- Cared for individuals or families during periods of illness or convalescence, providing companionship, personal care, or help in adjusting to new lifestyles.
- Participated in training programs as required by state licensing regulations.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or other destinations as needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Greater Lowell Vocational Technical Highschool
Tyngsboro, MA06-2004
Skills
- Personal care techniques
- Client relationship management
- Positive reinforcement strategies
- Emotional support
- Compassionate patient care
- Client advocacy
- Individualized support planning
- Daily living support
- Recreational activity facilitation
Timeline
Behavioral Health Paraprofessional
Bartlett Communtiy Partnership School
10.2022 - 06.2023
Individual Support Coordinator
Cooperative For Human Services
01.2019 - 09.2019
Personal Care Assistant
Northeast Independent Living
07.2018 - Current
Direct Care Staff Member
Mental Health Association
06.2004 - 11.2012
High School Diploma -
Greater Lowell Vocational Technical Highschool