Megan Mate
Caregiver
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Hands-on experience in stroke and neurological rehabilitation, helping patients with daily living, mobility, and personal care, including overseeing care for up to 8 patients on a hall. Experienced in working alongside physical and occupational therapists and reporting changes in a patient’s condition to the care team. Drawn to nursing and patient care through hospice volunteering. Future nursing student with with a background in case management.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Inspired Care Solutions
08.2026 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence.
- Supported personal care routines, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and mobility assistance.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting comfort, dignity, and independence.
- Prepared meals and followed individualized dietary instructions accurately.
Associate Career Coach
Project QUEST, Inc.
04.2025 - 07.2026
- Lead an assigned cohort/caseload of participants in developing the skills necessary to obtain living-wage employment.
- Develop individual strategies to navigate barriers and guide participants to program completion.
- Partnered with Quality Assurance Coordinator to facilitate seamless transitions of participants into the program.
- Developed tailored strategies to address barriers and support participants in achieving program completion.
- Collaborated with training partners to ensure participant progress and address issues.
- Conduct regular one-on-one sessions to assess participants' needs and ensure satisfactory progress.
- Partner with Quality Assurance Coordinator to ensure smooth transition of participants into the program.
- Managed document collection to ensure compliance, maintain record accuracy, and fulfill service requirements promptly.
Life Skills Trainer
NeuroRestorative San Antonio Rehabilitation Center
05.2024 - 04.2025
- Guided individuals recovering from stroke and neurological conditions in activities of daily living (ADLs) to enhance their daily functioning.
- Collaborated with physical and occupational therapists to implement patient-centered rehabilitation goals, ensuring tailored support for each individual.
- Facilitated personal care, mobility, meals, and household tasks to foster independence and improve overall quality of life.
- Monitored patient well-being and communicated changes in condition to interdisciplinary team members.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology (Honors)
The University of Texas at San Antonio
12-2024
Skills
- Person-centered care
- Person-Centered Care and Support Services
- Rehabilitation and Patient Support
- Electronic records systems
- Case Management and Client Advocacy
- Patient monitoring
- Goal planning
- Crisis de-escalation
- Client advocacy
- Resource navigation
Timeline
Caregiver
Inspired Care Solutions
08.2026 - Current
Associate Career Coach
Project QUEST, Inc.
04.2025 - 07.2026
Life Skills Trainer
NeuroRestorative San Antonio Rehabilitation Center
05.2024 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology (Honors)
The University of Texas at San Antonio