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Mattie Dunnham

Hartford 141 Weston Street PO Box 214,CT

Summary

Certification

ABI -PCA -Understanding mental health and psychological disorders - understanding child development and disability - supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental health - mandated reporting

Volunteer work

Mercy shelter - adult day care of Windsor CT - Peter's retreat -

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional

CCARC
10.2022 - 12.2024
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
  • Implemented individualized behavior management plans, reducing incidents of challenging behaviors within the residence.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.

PCA

Civility Home Care
04.2022 - 02.2024
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
  • Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
  • Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.

PCA

Home Care Services
02.2019 - 04.2021
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bed bound individuals.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans, ensuring optimal outcomes for each patient.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
  • Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
  • Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.

Cashier

Lilly's Catering
10.2000 - 12.2014
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.

Education

Diploma - Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

Advocacy Unlimited,inc.
Wethersfield, CT
05.2013

Diploma - Creative Writing

Weaver High
Hartford, CT
06.1986

Skills

Proficient in kardex and therapy documentation - started self help classes - advocating for clients To supervisor as well as family members - work with dementia patients and general health department - current in PMT- provide memory retention throw pictures and verbal cues

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

CCARC
10.2022 - 12.2024

PCA

Civility Home Care
04.2022 - 02.2024

PCA

Home Care Services
02.2019 - 04.2021

Cashier

Lilly's Catering
10.2000 - 12.2014

Diploma - Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

Advocacy Unlimited,inc.

Diploma - Creative Writing

Weaver High

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