Matilde Griggs
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Proactive Home Health Aide with extensive experience in personal hygiene assistance, vital signs monitoring, and administering medications. Skilled in maintaining clean and safe environments, enhancing patient independence, and adapting to changing needs. Committed to providing compassionate care and improving patient quality of life.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Always Compassionate Home Care
Philadelphia, PA
11.2021 - Current
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Check vital signs like temperature, pulse and administer medications.
- Transfer patient from bed to wheelchair.
Home Health Aide
Compassionate Caretakers
Philadelphia, PA
01.2018 - 11.2021
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
Home Health Aide
Bayada Home Health
Philadelphia, PA
01.2010 - 01.2018
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
- Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal health outcomes.
- Utilized effective communication skills when interacting with diverse populations including non-English speakers or individuals with cognitive impairments.
- Managed complex wound care under the supervision of a registered nurse, facilitating timely healing processes.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
Education
High School Diploma -
George Washington High School
Philadelphia, PA06-1996
Skills
- Patient Care
- Meal Preparation
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bathing Assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Housekeeping
- Light Housekeeping
- Mobility support
- First aid and safety
- Recording vital signs
- Documentation
- ADL support
Exceptional Job Performance
Awarded for being proficient in my responsibilities and in attendance.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Always Compassionate Home Care
11.2021 - Current
Home Health Aide
Compassionate Caretakers
01.2018 - 11.2021
Home Health Aide
Bayada Home Health
01.2010 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
George Washington High School