Hi, I’m
Nadirrah Matthews
Newark,NJ
Summary
Reliable Direct Support Professional enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well. Attentive and passionate about offering expert support for emotional, physical and mental needs. Caring, vigilant and devoted to patients. Bringing top-notch multitasking, organizational and conflict management skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Special Parent Advovacy Group
Direct Support Professional
04.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Provide direct care to children ages 6-21 with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness
- Completing any pertinent paperwork associated with children.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions
Cathedral Village
Medication Technician
04.2022 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Supported needs of 10+ residents under long-term care
Manor Care Health Services
Temporary Nurse Assistant
10.2020 - 04.2021
Job overview
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
Amazon
Fulfillment Associate
08.2017 - 10.2018
Job overview
- Selected and filled orders from stock to fulfill customer requirements.
- Followed procedures at all times for personal and team safety.
- Received and reviewed new orders, located requested merchandise, and promptly initiated processing.
- Communicated with other departments to facilitate fulfillment activities and address issues.
- Loaded packages in delivery trucks to assist with physical delivery of products to customers.
- Prepared and organized envelopes, packages, containers, and pallets with correct merchandise counts.
Applebee's Grill + Bar
Server
01.2016 - 06.2017
Job overview
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
BP Limousine Corp
School Bus Attendant
07.2011 - 02.2012
Job overview
- Worked with bus driver and parents to meet specialized needs of passengers.
- Maintained clean and sanitary bus by cleaning and removing trash at end of each route.
- Provided physical assistance while loading and unloading passengers to promote safety and minimize delays at each route stop.
- Enforced [State] safety guidelines for passenger transportation to keep children safe and driver free of distraction.
- Completed timely and detailed incident reports, following corporate guidelines for accurate recordkeeping.
- Supervised and assisted special-needs passengers, offering individual adult attention during transport.
- Demonstrated proper use of wheelchair lift, wheelchair tie-downs and orthopedic devices for handicapped passengers.
- Assisted children in crossing roadway safely.
People Care Of New Jersey
Certified Home Health Aide
11.2008 - 07.2011
Job overview
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
Education
ACHA Online
Temporary Nurse Certification from Nursing
09.2021
Glenmont Job CorpGlenmont, NY
Certificate from Business Administration
05.2007
Glenmont Job CorpGlenmont, NY
GED
11.2006
Skills
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Personal Care Support
- Clinical Quality Program Standards
- Client Support
- Medical Records Management
- Medication Administration
- Medical Office Administration
- EMR Systems
- Developing Client Trust
- Client Records Management
- Computerized Time Management Systems
- Spreadsheet Tracking
- Patient Rapport
- MEDITECH Software
- Technology proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, IPad Operations, and WPM of 60
Certification
- Certified CPR/AED, Cathedral Village- April 2023
- Insulin Administration, Hamilton College-April 2023
- Certified Medication Technician, Cathedral Village - April 2023
- Temporary Nurse Assistant Training - September 2021
- DCA - Direct Care Aide
- Certified Home Health Aide, People Care Of New Jersey, November 2008
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Special Parent Advovacy Group
04.2023 - Current
Medication Technician
Cathedral Village
04.2022 - 01.2023
Temporary Nurse Assistant
Manor Care Health Services
10.2020 - 04.2021
Fulfillment Associate
Amazon
08.2017 - 10.2018
Server
Applebee's Grill + Bar
01.2016 - 06.2017
School Bus Attendant
BP Limousine Corp
07.2011 - 02.2012
Certified Home Health Aide
People Care Of New Jersey
11.2008 - 07.2011
ACHA Online
Temporary Nurse Certification from Nursing
Glenmont Job Corp
Certificate from Business Administration
Glenmont Job Corp
GED
- Certified CPR/AED, Cathedral Village- April 2023
- Insulin Administration, Hamilton College-April 2023
- Certified Medication Technician, Cathedral Village - April 2023
- Temporary Nurse Assistant Training - September 2021
- DCA - Direct Care Aide
- Certified Home Health Aide, People Care Of New Jersey, November 2008
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