Alondra Montanez -Vasquez
Watsonville,CA
Summary
Compassionate social worker skilled in providing critical support and developing effective strategies for diverse client populations. Possess strong abilities in assessing individual needs, designing tailored intervention plans, and facilitating community resources to address complex challenges. Demonstrated impact through improved client well-being and enhanced access to social services. Proven track record in advocating for clients' rights and fostering positive outcomes in challenging environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
Elderday Adult Day Health Care
Watsonville, CA
03.2023 - Current
- Prepare quarterly assessments and biannual reassessments, make care plans for each individual, providing signed and dated progress reports.
- Documenting, filing, and performing related record keeping.
- Provide individual and group support to participants
- Observe behaviors, attitudes, and functioning to help understand and respond to participants’ psychosocial needs from a person-centered perspective, and respond appropriately to changes in physical and behavioral indicators of distress.
- Do home visits to new participants, and complete and fill out a home assessment indicating any risk factors or needs.
- Assist in intakes and enrollments, interview and screen all referrals to determine the general appropriateness of the full assessment, and identify particular challenges associated with older adults who have complex medical needs and those with dementia.
- Individual Counseling & Referral to Available Community Resources: Provide supportive counseling to participants, referring participants and their families to appropriate community services, as requested and agreed upon by them.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings with professionals such as nurses and LCSWs to discuss any updates or changes related to each individual, and report the progress of each case.
Case Management Intern
The Health Projects Center-MSSP
Santa Cruz, CA
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Conduct monthly phone calls that cover clients' psycho-social, rehabilitation, and environmental safety concerns.
- Electronic case recording and reporting.
- Connected individuals with relevant community resources and coordinated referrals.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss client progress and plans of care.
- Conducted research on community resources to identify potential referrals for clients.
- Conducted monthly audits to ensure the accuracy of all care plans and progress notes being recorded by the CMSWers.
Home Health Aide
Pacific Angels Home Care
Aptos, CA
11.2020 - 03.2023
- Provide mobility assistance such as walking and exercising
- Travel to clients’ homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care
- Provided transportation and appointments management
- Complete entries in logbooks, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress
- Follow nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals
- Assist with regular day to day tasks (bathing, dressing, light housekeeping)
Recreation Assistant (Intern)
City of Watsonville Parks & Community Service Senior Center
Watsonville, CA
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Delivery door-to-door of flyers to agencies and senior centers around the area to promote yoga classes for seniors
- Created flyers, surveys, to support marketing/capstone project
- Provide cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another
Intern
Watsonville Police Activities League
Watsonville, CA
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Collaborate with children and youth to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Plan and lead activities for youth, engaged in physical activities.
- Tutor one-to-one session.
Education
B.A - Collaborative Health & Human Services, Social Work
California State University of Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA12.2022
HUMAN SERVICES - Transfer
Cabrillo College
Aptos, CA05.2020
Skills
- Problem solving
- Case Management
- Cultural competence
- Empathy
- Patient advocacy
- Service planning
- Communication
- Time management
- Organized
- Multitasker
- Bilingual
Timeline
Case Management Intern
The Health Projects Center-MSSP
09.2024 - 05.2025
Social Worker
Elderday Adult Day Health Care
03.2023 - Current
Recreation Assistant (Intern)
City of Watsonville Parks & Community Service Senior Center
06.2022 - 12.2022
Intern
Watsonville Police Activities League
10.2021 - 05.2022
Home Health Aide
Pacific Angels Home Care
11.2020 - 03.2023
B.A - Collaborative Health & Human Services, Social Work
California State University of Monterey Bay
HUMAN SERVICES - Transfer
Cabrillo College
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