Matauaina Savea
Federal Way
Summary
Experienced Home Care Aide with a strong background in personal care, medication administration, and safe client support. Known for compassion, reliability, and accurate documentation.
Overview
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Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Care Aide
Consumer Direct Care Network Washington
Federal Way, WA
02.2022 - 08.2026
- Completed light housekeeping, laundry, and organizing tasks to maintain safe living environments.
- Monitored client wellbeing and reported changes in condition promptly to supervisors or care teams.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Delivered skilled personal care assistance such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting support which enhanced hygiene levels for patients.
Home Care Aide
DSHS
Federal Way, WA
10.2020 - 02.2022
- Followed individualized care plans to deliver consistent, client-centered home support.
- Provided companionship to patients, fostering positive relationships and emotional wellbeing.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks as needed, creating a clean and comfortable environment for patients to thrive in.
- Managed medication schedules for patients, ensuring proper administration and adherence to prescribed treatments.
- Supported daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility assistance.
- Utilized adaptive equipment as needed to assist patients in completing daily tasks safely and effectively.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing attentive and personalized home care services.
Food Operation Specialist
United States Army Reserve
Pagopago, AS
08.2012 - 02.2020
- Prepared detailed reports for leadership, supporting informed decisions and timely mission execution.
- Maintained compliance with internal procedures, policies, and quality standards.
- Utilized advanced analytical skills in order to resolve complex operational issues effectively.
- Prepared menu items consistently while maintaining food quality, taste, and presentation standards.
- Coordinated food preparation and cooking tasks to support smooth meal service.
- Prepared menu items consistently while maintaining kitchen safety and sanitation standards.
- Followed recipes and portion standards to ensure consistent food quality.
- Adapted quickly to changing orders and prioritized tasks during high-volume service.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Maintained physical fitness levels to meet demanding operational requirements and ensure optimal performance under challenging circumstances.
- Strengthened morale among fellow soldiers through active listening, empathy, and encouragement in difficult situations.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism both on-and off-duty representing the US military with honor at all times.
Nurse Aide
Wilson's Care Group
Honolulu, HI
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and safe transfers using proper lifting techniques.
- Supported meal service, documented intake, and maintained hydration and comfort needs.
- Maintained clean, organized rooms while following infection-control and safety procedures.
- Documented care activities accurately in patient records and shift reports.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Tended to patients with diverse medical conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's disease, and diabetes, adapting care approaches accordingly.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such bed, wheelchair and hoyer lift to utilize the commode.
- Improved patient mobility by assisting with range-of-motion exercises, ambulation, and transfers.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Increased patient satisfaction by forming strong bonds and providing emotional support during challenging times.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
High School Diploma -
McKinley High School
Honolulu, HI06-2007
Skills
- Meal preparation
- Client documentation
- Medication administration
- First aid and safety
- Care plan management
- Feeding assistance
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Light housekeeping
- Mobility support
- Bedside care
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Toileting assistance
- Certified home health aide
Certification
- HCA - Home Care Aide
Languages
Samoan
Full Professional
Timeline
Home Care Aide
Consumer Direct Care Network Washington
02.2022 - 08.2026
Home Care Aide
DSHS
10.2020 - 02.2022
Nurse Aide
Wilson's Care Group
01.2019 - 04.2019
Food Operation Specialist
United States Army Reserve
08.2012 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
McKinley High School