Destiny Mendoza
Brooklyn,NY
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Caregiver
Self-employed
03.2020 - Current
- Monitored client's vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Transported individual to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment
Jumpstart Member
Jumpstart AmeriCorps
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Participated as an Americorps member in an award-winning network of volunteers who provide individualized attention and positive adult-child relationships to prepare children attending preschool in under-served communities for school success.
- Implemented research-based early childhood curriculum, supported family involvement, promoted children’s oral language and social emotional skills through ongoing individualized relationships with children and increased adult support in the learning environment.
- Collaborated with a team of 3 members to plan and implement weekly in-classroom activities for a class of 14 preschool children.
- Received intensive training and professional development in early childhood theory and practice, language and literacy and social-emotional skill development, and inclusive learning environments tailored to support children’s strengths.
- Supported children's ability to build their social skills like sharing, verbal communication, following directions, and listening.
Babysitter
Family Friend
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY12.2023
Associate of Science - Education
Kingsborough Community College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY06.2021
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- Arts and Crafts
- Critical Thinking
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Good Decision Making
- Time Management
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
Certification
- Mandated Reporter Certification
- Adult, Child, and Baby First Aid/AED Online
- Americorps Certificate of Appreciation
Timeline
Jumpstart Member
Jumpstart AmeriCorps
10.2022 - 05.2023
Babysitter
Family Friend
06.2022 - 10.2022
Senior Caregiver
Self-employed
03.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Associate of Science - Education
Kingsborough Community College of The City University of New York