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Vicka Desjardin Lorquet

Summary

Dedicated caregiver with a proven track record at Balfour Senior Living, enhancing patient quality of life through compassionate care and meticulous attention to dietary needs. Excelled in meal planning and patient communication, significantly improving client satisfaction. Skilled in maintaining cleanliness and ensuring safety, demonstrating a strong blend of empathy and organizational prowess.

Professional caregiver with strong background in providing compassionate and effective support. Proven ability to adapt to changing needs and collaborate with team members to achieve optimal results. Skilled in personal care, medication management, and patient advocacy. Reliable, empathetic, and focused on delivering high-quality care.

Experienced with providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals in need. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills and empathy to connect with clients and support their daily living activities. Knowledge of managing medication schedules and coordinating with healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care plans.

A dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance the quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. An accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, focusing on optimizing processes, and supporting team objectives.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

QMAP/Caregiver

Balfour Senior Living
12.2022 - Current
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.

QMAP/Caregiver

Brookdale/ Cadence Lakewood
05.2019 - 12.2022
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient's personal space.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.

Nutrition Service Aide

West Pines
03.2018 - 05.2019
  • Demonstrated flexibility by adapting swiftly to changing schedules or patient dietary requests while consistently delivering high-quality service.
  • Contributed to department goals by maintaining a clean and organized kitchen workspace, facilitating efficient operations.
  • The healthcare facility's mission was supported by consistently delivering exceptional nutrition service that contributed to overall patient well-being.
  • Streamlined meal delivery process for improved efficiency, ensuring timely distribution of meals across the healthcare facility.
  • Optimized workflow efficiency with proactive maintenance of kitchen equipment, minimizing potential downtime or service disruptions.
  • Maintained accuracy in meal tray assembly, ensuring consistency in compliance with patient's dietary requirements.

Home Caregiver

Home Instead Senior Care
04.2014 - 02.2016
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient's personal space.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.

Store Associate

Cookies Store
03.2013 - 03.2014

Assisting customers with questions about their needs

Organizing the store


Home Care Aide

Northshore LIJ Region Care
07.2011 - 02.2013
  • Provided companionship to patients, fostering positive relationships and emotional well-being.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks as needed, creating a clean and comfortable environment for patients to thrive in.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming, and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.

Education

No Degree - Pre-nursing

Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO
07-2027

Skills

  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Meal planning expertise
  • Customer service
  • Patient transportation
  • Time management
  • Customer assistance
  • Recording vital signs
  • Elderly care
  • Maintaining cleanliness
  • Client safety and first aid
  • Problem-solving
  • Patient communication
  • Attention to detail focus
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Organization
  • Dressing assistance
  • Daily living assistance
  • Data entry proficiency
  • Medication organization
  • Basic housekeeping

Accomplishments

    Elected by the National Society of Leadership at Arapahoe Community College

    Awarded Employee of the Month at Brookdale Cadence Lakewood.

  • Achieving goals by effectively helping coworkers.
  • Documented and resolved work conflicts which led to positive outcomes.

Languages

English
Professional Working
French
Professional Working

Timeline

QMAP/Caregiver

Balfour Senior Living
12.2022 - Current

QMAP/Caregiver

Brookdale/ Cadence Lakewood
05.2019 - 12.2022

Nutrition Service Aide

West Pines
03.2018 - 05.2019

Home Caregiver

Home Instead Senior Care
04.2014 - 02.2016

Store Associate

Cookies Store
03.2013 - 03.2014

Home Care Aide

Northshore LIJ Region Care
07.2011 - 02.2013

No Degree - Pre-nursing

Arapahoe Community College
Vicka Desjardin Lorquet