Jacquelyn V.

About Jacquelyn

I am a very compassionate, energetic and organized person who thrives most when helping those in need. I began volunteering in the classroom for students with special needs during lunch and recess when I was in elementary school, and have been assisting others in need ever since. I have always considered being of help to those limited or incapable as a core value, but I wasn't sure exactly which direction to take professionally that would best utilize and nurture this gift. I've interned in various departments of the hospital including the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Medical Surgery, Renal/Diabetic, and much more, but it wasn't until I worked with my first terminally ill client that I found my passion. I have spent the last seven years working with hospice residents, and have felt quite fulfilled. I moved to Portland, Oregon in July of this year to transfer into Portland State University following my graduation this past May from community college and am working in a memory care facility with extra time to spare in hopes of connecting with other people in need of a caregiver.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Experience & Education

Medication Technician / Caregiver

Jul 2018 - Present

Firwood Gardens

Provide direct resident care and companionship to cognitively impaired seniors. Supervise caregivers and assess various situations, charting and other appropriate documentation maintained, as well as delegation of the appropriate response to given situation. Administration of all scheduled medications and treatments, as well as determination of whether use of additional medications may be necessary. Provide comfort and soothers regularly to confused or agitated residents while working with the nursing team in a 30-bed memory care facility. Remain in close communication with relatives and physicians to ensure a well rounded approach be taken with each of my residents.

Jul 2018 - Present

Portland State University

Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

Portland, OR

Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

Lead Caregiverr

Oct 2012 - Jun 2018

Quail Garden Assisted Living

Provided care and compassion to senior residents with varying abilities and needs. Gained expertise and an affinity for end-of-life care having worked directly with several hospice residents. Meal preparation, housekeeping, and assistance with all activities of daily living in a 20-bed facility as well as the six-bed sister facility. Poured and administered medications using various routes.. Gained experience and proficiency in the use of various types of medical equipment including mechanical hoyer lift, heart defibrillator, wheelchair and bed scales, suction aspirator, foley catheter, macy catheter, and more. Assisted with and directed activities to provide stimulation to all residents. Hygiene care and skin assessments, Worked very closely with the families and loved ones of residents. Trained and assisted new caregivers. Assisted with administrative duties including giving tours of the facility and assessing potential new residents.

Oct 2012 - Jun 2018

Las Positas College

Jan 2015 - Jan 2018

Livermore, CA

Jan 2015 - Jan 2018

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