Matthew Dollarhyde Sr
Hoquiam
Summary
Compassionate Home Care Aide at Consumer Direct Washington, skilled in medication administration and vital signs monitoring. Enhanced patient independence and wellbeing through personalized care plans and nutritious meal preparation. Fostered strong relationships, promoting emotional support and safety, while effectively collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Care Aide
Consumer Direct Washington
09.2016 - 01.2025
- 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.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Delivered skilled personal care assistance such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting support which enhanced hygiene levels for patients.
- Conducted routine health monitoring, including vital signs and symptom tracking, reporting any changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Utilized adaptive equipment as needed to assist patients in completing daily tasks safely and effectively.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Managed medication schedules for patients, ensuring proper administration and adherence to prescribed treatments.
- Improved overall patient health through the implementation of proper nutrition plans and meal preparation assistance.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Responded promptly during emergency situations following established protocols that ultimately kept the clients safe from harm.
- Increased medication and medical terminology knowledge through research and continuing education.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Researched and recommended community resources to meet clients' needs.
Education
Science
Hoquiam High School
Hoquiam, WA06-2010
Skills
- Client documentation
- Meal preparation
- Medication administration
- Patient transportation
- Housekeeping
- Recording vital signs
- First aid and safety
- Feeding assistance
- [State] Driver's license
- Medication organization
- Vital signs monitoring
- ADL support
- Nutrition management
Certification
- [State] Driver's License
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
- First Aid Certification
Timeline
Home Care Aide
Consumer Direct Washington
09.2016 - 01.2025
Science
Hoquiam High School
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