Destiny Vasquez

Leadership, teamwork, caring for seniors living with dementia and Alzheimer's disease, communication, resident safety, and behavior management.

Caregiver - Sweet bye n bye memory care - Salem, OR

(2022-10)

Leadership, teamwork, caring for seniors living with dementia and Alzheimer's disease, communication, resident safety, and behavior management.

• Provided compassionate, individualized care to residents living with Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
• Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and other activities of daily living while promoting dignity and independence.
• Used redirection, reassurance, and person-centered communication to respond calmly to confusion, anxiety, and other dementia related behaviors.
• Monitored residents for changes in physical or cognitive condition and reported concerns to nursing staff/ families.
• Assisted with meals, hydration, and medication reminders as directed.
• Encouraged participation in daily activities and social engagement to enhance quality of life.
• Maintained a clean, safe, and comfortable living environment with following infection control procedures.
• Built trusting relationships with residents and families through compassionate, respectful care.

Caregiver - Redwood Heights Assisted Living - Salem, OR

(2021-07 - 2022-11)

Compassion, resident safety, leadership, teamwork, and person-centered care to elderly residents in an assisted living community.

• Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and other activities of daily living while promoting dignity and independence.
• Assisted with safe transfers, abulation, and mobility using proper body mechanics and assistive devices.
• Noticing changes in physical cognition, emotional condition, and reporting to Medtech or nurses on shift.
• Used redirection techniques to manage behavioral symptoms while maintaining resident dignity.

Med Tech - Redwood Heights Assisted Living - Salem, OR

(2021-07 - 2022-07)

Leadership, medication administration, resident care, teamwork.

• Administration of medications and treatments according to physician orders and facility policies while charting and documenting
• Monitoring residents for changes in conditions, daily ADLS, adverse reactions to any meds, reporting to nurses and health providers with any concerns or changes.
• Faxing providers as needed, taking calls and documenting any incoming information.
• Passing medications in a timely matter with accurate administration.
• Conducting narcotic counts, med room/ cart audits.
• Responding appropriately to resident emergencies and changes in condition, following established protocol's.

High School Diploma - McNary High School (2019)