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Hermelinda Vaquero

Ridgewood,NY

Summary

Compassionate and experienced caregiver dedicated to providing personalized support to adults with Alzheimer's disease. Skilled in assisting with daily activities and promoting a safe, comfortable, and engaging environment for clients.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Live-In Home Health Aide

Carmen Quality Home Care
03.2020 - 10.2023
  • Engaged in meaningful activities and conversations with clients, fostering companionship and emotional support.
  • Conducted light housekeeping tasks, including cleaning, laundry, and organizing living spaces to maintain a safe and comfortable environment.
  • Prepared nutritious meals tailored to dietary needs and preferences, ensuring clients' nutritional requirements were met.
  • Administered medications according to prescribed dosages and schedules, maintaining accurate records of medication administration.
  • Provided live-in care for 6-12 patients, offering assistance with medication administration, and companionship.

Home Health Aide

Brookdale Memory Care
03.2016 - 03.2020
  • Administered medications according to prescribed dosages and schedules, ensuring compliance and safety.
  • Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Provided care to 6-12 patients daily, assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.


Home Health Aide

Best Care
01.2008 - 09.2015
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
  • Utilized effective communication skills when interacting with diverse populations including non-English speakers or individuals with cognitive impairments.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.

Skills

  • Alzheimer's Care
  • Home Care Aide
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Elder Care
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Meal Preparation
  • Patience and Empathy
  • Medical Terminology
  • Spanish Fluency
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Decision-Making

Certification

  • HHA - Home Health Aide
  • HCA - Home Care Aide
  • CHHA - Certified Home Health Aide

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Live-In Home Health Aide

Carmen Quality Home Care
03.2020 - 10.2023

Home Health Aide

Brookdale Memory Care
03.2016 - 03.2020

Home Health Aide

Best Care
01.2008 - 09.2015
  • HHA - Home Health Aide
  • HCA - Home Care Aide
  • CHHA - Certified Home Health Aide

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