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Mathias Legeaju

cheltenham,MD

Summary

Devoted personal care professional skilled in fostering client health and convenience through assisting with daily activities and health needs. Driven to promote healthy habits to encourage client well-being by demonstrating healthy habits. Dedicated to applying emerging techniques to derive best possible outcomes. Compassionate home healthcare professional offering demonstrated success in aligning daily activities with care plans and expediently reporting any client status changes. Promotes formation of habits for sustainable health improvement. In-depth knowledge of behavior redirection strategies. Multi-talented Personal Care Aide with [Number] years supporting patients with tasks of daily living. Skilled at caring for patients' healthcare needs, grooming, [Task] and light housekeeping. Professional and clear communicator when instructing and assisting patients as well as when reporting information to supervisors. Reliable personal care professional bringing [Number] years of experience in Personal Care Assistant roles. Skilled in addressing physical and mental disabilities and monitoring needs for convalescent patients. Trusted to care for patients at varying stages of life.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

DSP

Hands of Hope
Lanham, MD
12.2022 - Current
  • Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
  • Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
  • Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
  • Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
  • Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.

CNA

Blaire House Of Milford
Milford, MA
11.2019 - 10.2022
  • Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
  • Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
  • Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
  • Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
  • Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
  • Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
  • Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
  • Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Science

University of Bamenda
Cameroon
01-2012

BBA - Nursing

Academia Medical Institude
Columbus, OH

Skills

  • Vital sign assessment
  • Patient care
  • Health monitoring
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Client transportation
  • Hygiene assistance
  • Personal care
  • Safety compliance
  • Team collaboration
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Patient ambulation
  • Client engagement
  • Effective communication
  • Caring companionship
  • Cooking meals
  • Vitals monitoring and documentation
  • Comfort care
  • Nutritional guidance
  • Documentation and recordkeeping
  • Active listening
  • Household cleaning
  • Personal Care Equipment Operation
  • Fall prevention techniques
  • Bathing assistance
  • Excellent communication
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Direct care aide (DCA)
  • Mental health understanding
  • Basic nursing care
  • Toileting assistance
  • Mobility assistance
  • Feeding assistance
  • Teamwork

Timeline

DSP

Hands of Hope
12.2022 - Current

CNA

Blaire House Of Milford
11.2019 - 10.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Science

University of Bamenda

BBA - Nursing

Academia Medical Institude
Mathias Legeaju