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Destiny Baines-West

Lancaster

Summary

Service-oriented and resourceful with in-depth clinical skills and assessment training. Support patient personal care and hygiene needs with diligent assistance. Organized in keeping supplies stocked and equipment sterilized for use. Patient-focused caregiving with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, performing wound care and assisting with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families.

Attentive and adaptable Teacher skilled in management of classroom operations. Effective in leveraging student feedback to create dynamic lesson plans that address individual strengths and weaknesses. Dedicated and motivated to encourage student growth through carefully monitored academic progress.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Teacher

Pure And Simple Academy Day Care
Lancaster
08.2025 - Current
  • Assisted lead teacher in developing engaging lesson plans for diverse age groups.
  • Supervised children during playtime, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. , nap time
  • Organized classroom materials and resources to support daily activities and learning.
  • Supervised small group activities.
  • Helped with meal preparation and served food during snack times.
  • Supported children with special needs, adapting activities to meet diverse requirements.
  • I also have 6 credits in child development
  • Infant & toddler , child growth & development
  • I’m in enrolled in school for trauma informed care for child development right now as of march 2026

IHSS Care Provider

IHSS
Lancaster
06.2024 - Current
  • Provided personal care services to clients with diverse needs and abilities.
  • Assisted clients with daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.

I know how to use a Hoyer lift , shower buddy equipment

  • Developed and maintained trusting relationships with clients and their families.
  • Coordinated transportation for clients to medical appointments and community activities.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment for clients in their homes.
  • Monitored medication schedules and administered medications as needed.
  • Provided assistance with mobility issues including walking and transfers from bed to wheelchair and chair.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations in accordance with established protocols
  • Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.

PCA

Prestige Assisted Living
Lancaster
02.2023 - 06.2024
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.

Security Guard

Allied Universal Security Services
Woodland Hills
06.2022 - 02.2023
  • Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority
  • Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.

Caregiver

Comfort Keepers Home Care
Landers
07.2021 - 04.2022
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.

Security Officer

Ospec Logistics
Lancaster
03.2020 - 07.2021
  • Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building
  • Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access
  • Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds
  • Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.

Education

Associate of Arts - Child Development

Cerro Coso Community College
Ridgecrest, CA
02.2026 - 04.2026

Diploma -

Lancaster High School
Lancaster, CA

Skills

  • Dementia Care
  • Meal Preparation
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Diabetes management
  • Compassionate Care
  • Behavioral Management
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Emotional Support
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Patient Observation

  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Child development
  • Special needs support
  • Behavior management
  • Small group instruction
  • Teaching strategies
  • Learning support
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Safe learning environment
  • Safety and supervision

Timeline

Associate of Arts - Child Development

Cerro Coso Community College
02.2026 - 04.2026

Assistant Teacher

Pure And Simple Academy Day Care
08.2025 - Current

IHSS Care Provider

IHSS
06.2024 - Current

PCA

Prestige Assisted Living
02.2023 - 06.2024

Security Guard

Allied Universal Security Services
06.2022 - 02.2023

Caregiver

Comfort Keepers Home Care
07.2021 - 04.2022

Security Officer

Ospec Logistics
03.2020 - 07.2021

Diploma -

Lancaster High School
Destiny Baines-West