Ella Matos
Haines City,FL
Summary
With a proven track record at Mark’s Home Care, I excel in compassionate caregiving and medication administration, enhancing patient well-being through emotional support and precise health management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Mark’s Home Care
New York, NY
01.2025 - Current
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance patient well-being and reduce feelings of isolation.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and heart rate, to track patient health status.
- Operated patient lifting devices to safely transfer individuals with mobility challenges.
- Employed automated medication dispensers to ensure accurate and timely administration of prescribed drugs.
Birth and Postpartum Doula
Self-employeed
New York, NY
04.2019 - Current
- Improved family dynamics by fostering open communication between partners during pregnancy, birth preparation, and postpartum phases.
- Managed client needs during labor with effective pain relief techniques such as massage, breathing exercises, and positioning adjustments.
- Provided mentorship for aspiring doulas by sharing insights, offering guidance, and modeling best practices throughout the learning process.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and research, ensuring clients received the highest quality care.
- Empowered new parents by offering expert guidance on breastfeeding initiation, infant care, and bonding practices.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to ensure seamless communication and coordinated care throughout the birthing process.
Personal Care Assistant
Open Door NY Home Care Services
New York, NY
12.2023 - 01.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Enhanced client well-being by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Personal Care Assistant
Committed Home Care
New York, NY
04.2018 - 11.2023
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, sharing updates with family members and healthcare providers as necessary.
- Promoted independence with structured routines and clear communication to support clients in their daily lives.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Ensured timely medication administration, managing accurate records of dosages and schedules for multiple clients.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Alternative Medicine
Everglades University
Boca Raton, FLCriminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY06.1990
Skills
- Emotional support
- Compassionate caregiving
- Behavior management
- Care plan implementation
- Medication administration
- Client transportation
- Stress management
- Range of motion exercises
- Problem-solving
- Verbal and written communication skills
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Mark’s Home Care
01.2025 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Open Door NY Home Care Services
12.2023 - 01.2025
Birth and Postpartum Doula
Self-employeed
04.2019 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Committed Home Care
04.2018 - 11.2023
Bachelor Of Science - Alternative Medicine
Everglades University
Criminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice