Matanana Tuimato
Astoria,OR
Summary
I Nana is focused on helping residents to maintain their full potential. Seek to foster residents independence, not dependence, and are sensitive to respecting each resident's individuality,choice, dignity and privacy. I also believe in getting to know our resident's together we create an individual life history to identify each individual's passions, interest and preferences. I like to seek and provide inspiring life experiences that lead to full and enriching lives. I believe that a purposeful life is a meaningful life.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Private Care Giver
07.2021 - Current
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitor Blood sugar and give insulin if needed.
Resident Services Coordinator
Clatsop Retirement Village
10.2020 - 10.2023
- Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
- Collaborated with residential team to maximize effective and efficient operations.
- Developed, implemented and monitored residential policies and procedures.
- Enforced policies and safety standards through building and room rounds.
- Coordinated activities and events to create safe, positive and inclusive environment.
- Service plans, making sure residents get and to and from appointments
- Managed employees schedule and call offs
- making sure we are fully staff
- covering the floor if we are short handed etc.
- Making sure the family are updated on everything we do for our residents
Caregiver
The Griffin House
11.2012 - 09.2020
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Caregiver
Five Rivers
12.2008 - 11.2012
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Caregiver
Private Care
11.2008 - 08.2012
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Caregiver
The Arc In Hawaii- Wahiawa Center
02.1999 - 11.2008
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fagaitua High School
American Samoa06.1995
Skills
- Meal Preparation
- Progress Documentation
- Documentation
- Basic Housekeeping
- ADL Assistance
- Patient Companionship
- Behavioral Management
- Mobility Assistance
- Incident Reporting
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medication Administration
- Medication and Appointment Reminders
- Care Plan Management
- First Aid and Safety
- Heavy Lifting
- Problem-Solving
- Care Plan Assessment
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Care
Timeline
Caregiver
Private Care Giver
07.2021 - Current
Resident Services Coordinator
Clatsop Retirement Village
10.2020 - 10.2023
Caregiver
The Griffin House
11.2012 - 09.2020
Caregiver
Five Rivers
12.2008 - 11.2012
Caregiver
Private Care
11.2008 - 08.2012
Caregiver
The Arc In Hawaii- Wahiawa Center
02.1999 - 11.2008
High School Diploma -
Fagaitua High School
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