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Lesia Matthews

Holland,MI

Summary

Compassionate [resident Aide] eager to contribute value through quality patient care and reliability. Driven to utilize [15+] years of healthcare experience to contribute to the team in a [medication tech/ Resident Aide role. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

DSP

Turning Leaf
08.2024 - Current
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.

DSP

Moka
04.2024 - 08.2024
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.

DSP

Hope Network Behavioral Health
06.2023 - 02.2024
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.

Medication Technician

Resthaven Living Center
03.2021 - 09.2022
  • Unpacked, sorted, counted and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels
  • Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
  • Explained treatment procedures, medications and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress
  • Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care
  • Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse
  • Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation

Medication Distributor

Lakeside Vista
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
  • Unpacked, sorted, counted and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels
  • Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication
  • Explained treatment procedures, medications and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care

Home Health Aide

Arc Northland
01.2009 - 12.2016
  • Maintained a clean, safe and well-organized patient environment
  • Ensured safety and well-being of each patient in alignment with care plan
  • Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to document accurately report patient progress
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed
  • Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being
  • Administered medication as directed by physician
  • Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care
  • Monitored progress and documented any status changes accordingly
  • Developed rapport with patients to create a safe and trusting environment for care
  • Transported individuals to medical appointments and other errands
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs
  • Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures
  • Responsible for primary care, case management, and medication management
  • Provided DHS (Department of Health Services) with corrective action plans
  • Monitored fluid intake and output levels
  • Engaged patients with games, crafts, cooking, music, reading and other activities
  • Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow
  • Closely monitored acute conditions
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness
  • Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness
  • Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing
  • Developed and implemented care plans for clients

Resident Aide

Wesley Place
02.2013 - 01.2014
  • Maintained a clean, safe and well-organized patient environment
  • Ensured safety and well-being of each patient in alignment with care plan
  • Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to document accurately report patient progress
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed
  • Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being
  • Administered medication as directed by physician
  • Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care
  • Monitored progress and documented any status changes accordingly
  • Developed rapport with patients to create a safe and trusting environment for care
  • Transported individuals to medical appointments and other errands
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs
  • Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures
  • Responsible for primary care, case management, and medication management
  • Provided DHS (Department of Health Services) with corrective action plans
  • Monitored fluid intake and output levels
  • Engaged patients with games, crafts, cooking, music, reading and other activities
  • Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow
  • Closely monitored acute conditions

Home Healthcare Provider

Interim Health Care Home
03.2000 - 07.2008
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions
  • Completed household management tasks for clients within private home settings
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies
  • Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition
  • Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support
  • Provided assistance to clients by handling household cleaning duties, managing schedules, and transporting to and from medical appointments
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being
  • Administered medication as directed by physician
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness
  • Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals
  • Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated
  • Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm
  • Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life
  • Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments

Education

High School Diploma -

Career Works Academy
Chicago, IL
05.2002

Skills

  • Care plan assessment
  • Strategic Decision-Making
  • Medication administration
  • Reporting Requirements
  • Patient care
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Behavioral management
  • Healthy Meal Preparation
  • Records maintenance
  • Output Monitoring and Reporting
  • Patient-focused care
  • Direct Supervision
  • Information collection
  • Caregiver Relations
  • State regulations knowledge
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Progress documentation
  • Insulin Injections
  • First aid and safety

Timeline

DSP

Turning Leaf
08.2024 - Current

DSP

Moka
04.2024 - 08.2024

DSP

Hope Network Behavioral Health
06.2023 - 02.2024

Medication Technician

Resthaven Living Center
03.2021 - 09.2022

Medication Distributor

Lakeside Vista
01.2017 - 01.2020

Resident Aide

Wesley Place
02.2013 - 01.2014

Home Health Aide

Arc Northland
01.2009 - 12.2016

Home Healthcare Provider

Interim Health Care Home
03.2000 - 07.2008

High School Diploma -

Career Works Academy

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