Kayla Matthews
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Dedicated Residential Aide with expertise in delivering personal care, maintaining safe and clean living environments, and executing tailored care plans. Strong interpersonal skills facilitate effective communication with residents, families, and staff, enhancing overall quality of life while ensuring adherence to safety and confidentiality standards.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Aide
Housing solutions of Newyork
Brooklyn, NY
09.2026 - Current
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols for residents and staff, contributing to a secure living environment.
- Conducted hourly and random inspections of the facility, bed areas, and lockers to ensure safety and compliance with health standards.
- Assisted in the turnover of shelter beds and ensured readiness for occupancy by new clients.
- Orients new intakes and assists with room assignment.
- Recorded entries and exits of residents, staff, and visitors; completed census forms, reported incidents, and maintained Daily Registration Log for accurate facility records.
Direct Support Professional
Pro med staffing
Brooklyn, NY
05.2025 - 11.2025
- Monitored medication schedules and documented care activities for Pro med staffing clients.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene through Pro med staffing assignments.
- Supported meal preparation and feeding for clients in home care settings.
Residential Aide
HELP USA
Brooklyn, NY
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Guided clients through intake process, delivering accurate information and support to foster successful entry into services.
- Coordinated with mental health providers and employment specialists to align services and enhance client support.
- Ensured safety and security of the facility, enforcing rules and regulations, conducting rounds regularly, and responding quickly to emergency situations.
- Assisted clients in navigating the intake process, providing accurate information and support.
Personal Care Aide
Edison Homecare
Bronx, NY
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Assisted clients with daily activities, ensuring comfort and safety, and implemented personalized care plan that increased client participation in daily routines.
- Organized and managed medication schedules for multiple clients, ensuring accurate and timely administration, and preventing medication errors.
- Organized and managed medication schedules for multiple clients, ensuring accurate and timely administration, and preventing medication errors by 10%
- Supported clients in maintaining personal hygiene, in order to help them maintain daily living standards.
Residential Aide
Access Staffing
New York, NY
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Oriented new arrivals, explaining rules, assigning rooms, and providing necessary resources, ensuring a smooth and comfortable transition.
- Implemented new system for tracking resident behavior and monitoring incidents, leading to a 15% reduction in reported incidents.
- Monitored resident safety and reported concerns to supervisors and case managers.
- Assisted with intake, room checks, and move-in support for new residents.
- Implemented new system for tracking resident behavior and monitoring incidents, leading to 15% reduction in reported incidents.
Education
Penn Foster High School
Scranton, PASkills
- Medication Management
- Patient Care
- Crisis Management
- Incident reporting & Documentation
- Troubleshooting
- Time Management
- Situational Awareness
- Team Leadership
- Customer service
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Conflict Resolution
Timeline
Residential Aide
Housing solutions of Newyork
09.2026 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Pro med staffing
05.2025 - 11.2025
Residential Aide
HELP USA
10.2024 - 06.2025
Personal Care Aide
Edison Homecare
06.2023 - 03.2024
Residential Aide
Access Staffing
06.2022 - 12.2023
Penn Foster High School