Matias Chavez
Mankato,MN
Summary
Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication distribution, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness and happiness.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Harry Meyering Center
Mankato
03.2018 - Current
- Provide supportive services for individuals with differing abilities.
- Responsible for the safety and health of individuals in my care.
- Setup and administer medications as needed.
- Support individuals in being as independent as possible.
- Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.
Respite Provider
MRCI Worksource
Mankato
11.2017 - Current
- Provide respite services for individuals with differing abilities
- Responsible for the safety and health of individuals in my care
- Take individuals on community outings
- This is a flexible position with no set hours, easily can work around this schedule, as needed basis only.
Meat Department Customer Service
Hyvee
Owatonna
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Customer service.
- Packaging and cleaning.
- Assisted customers in selecting cuts of meat for their needs and provided product knowledge about the various types of meats.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure a sufficient supply of products was available at all times.
Parts Delivery
NAPA Auto Parts
Owatonna
04.2016 - 04.2017
- Delivered orders to local auto shops.
- Cleaned, stocked shelves.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Education
BS Communication Sciences and Disorders -
MN State University - Mankato
05.2023
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Detail oriented
- Community Integration Support
- Client Support
- Activities Of Daily Living Assistance
- Patient Awareness
- Health And Safety Requirements
- Client Safety And First Aid
- Client Transportation
- Medication Administration
- Charting And Documentation
Clinical Education Experience
- Simucase Diagnosis Simulations
- Master Clinician Network / Observations of Assessments
- Aphasia, Dementia and Brain Injury Evaluation Observations
- Dementia Friendly Memory Book Implementation / Memory Care
References
References available upon request
Volunteer Experience
- First Presbyterian Church
- ARC of Freeborn County
- Feed My Starving Children
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Harry Meyering Center
03.2018 - Current
Respite Provider
MRCI Worksource
11.2017 - Current
Meat Department Customer Service
Hyvee
05.2017 - 05.2018
Parts Delivery
NAPA Auto Parts
04.2016 - 04.2017
BS Communication Sciences and Disorders -
MN State University - Mankato