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Paula Mathews

Paula Mathews

Rayville,LA

Summary

Briefly I Paula would like to go over a little of my background experience....I was a Retired Vet wife head of wife group for company Army wifes,I volunteered over in Korea for Red cross.My passion since I was young is nursing and my most work was Althemiers and dementia brain injuries, tach cathersstrokes love in12 hour 16 hour and live in shifts.From facilities to private homes .I've have excellent customer service love teamwork I'm always willing to run extra mile and proud at what I do.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Housekeeping

Richland Medical Centre
02.2024 - Current
  • Arranged for ongoing housekeeping to keep home areas clean, neat and properly sanitized.
  • Contacted housekeeping staff when guests vacated rooms for upkeep or cleaning.
  • Received housekeeping and maintenance requests or work orders and contacted staff to resolve.
  • Coordinated with housekeeping staff to ensure timely room availability upon guest arrival.
  • Boosted community involvement in sustainability initiatives by organizing local clean-up events and tree planting activities.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop and implement green policies for company operations.
  • Organized regular team meetings to discuss ongoing projects, challenges faced, and brainstorm creative ideas to further expand the Green Team''s scope of work.
  • Reduced carbon emissions by implementing carpooling initiatives and encouraging alternative transportation methods among staff members.

Private Caregiver

Debra Lawson
01.2018 - Current
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, promoting overall wellbeing.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Handled household management tasks like laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping leading to a well-maintained living space.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment, reducing the risk of infection or injury.
  • Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing for enhanced selfesteem.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities for improved quality of life.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Managed patient medications, ensuring accurate dosages and timely administration.
  • Promoted client independence through encouragement and assistance in self-care tasks when appropriate.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to healthcare providers promptly.
  • Drove patients to appointments and errands, ensuring their transportation needs were met safely and punctually.
  • Maintained detailed records of daily activities, observations, incidents, medication intake-allowing for effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Educated family members about caregiving techniques for continuity of care during caregiver absences or transitions between shifts.
  • Facilitated patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and exercises as prescribed by therapists.
  • Improved patient nutrition by preparing healthy meals tailored to dietary restrictions and preferences.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Coordinated medical appointments for efficient scheduling and minimized conflicts or overlaps in care provision.
  • Developed personalized care plans to address individual needs and goals.
  • Implemented strategies to manage challenging behaviors effectively while maintaining client dignity and respect.
  • Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
  • Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
  • Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
  • Provided skilled nursing care under the supervision of RNs – including wound dressing changes and catheter care-contributing towards expedited healing process.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities resulting in enhanced caregiving skills and knowledge, ensuring the most up-to-date care practices were being implemented.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Richland School District One
08.2003 - 05.2010
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
  • Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling students, helping them improve academic performance and gain confidence in their abilities.
  • Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Increased parent involvement in the educational process through regular communication and collaboration on student progress.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects.
  • Contributed to school-wide initiatives focused on improving overall student achievement levels and reducing achievement gaps among different groups of learners.
  • Supported English language learners by adapting instructional strategies and materials to meet their unique needs within the mainstream classroom setting.
  • Evaluated student performance regularly using formative assessments, adjusting instruction accordingly to meet diverse learning needs.
  • Acted as a liaison between home and school communities, facilitating open lines of communication to address concerns or celebrate successes related to student progress.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting cross-curricular connections for students.
  • Assisted in developing IEPs for special needs students, ensuring appropriate accommodations were provided to support their learning goals.
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance and support throughout their first year of teaching.
  • Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
  • Organized extracurricular events such as field trips and guest speakers, enhancing real-world relevance of course material for students.
  • Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
  • Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
  • Assigned, explained and graded homework.
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles.
  • Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
  • Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching.
  • Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
  • Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
  • Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
  • Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
  • Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
  • Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
  • Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
  • Prepared objectives and outlines for courses of study by following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
  • Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
  • Researched and selected age-appropriate materials and resources for classroom instruction.
  • Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
  • Documented student progress and provided regular updates to parents.

Education

High School Diploma - Math English Speech Biology History

Rayville High School
Rayville, LA

RN Program - Register Nurse

Cabrillo College
Aptos, CA

Certificate Of Completion CNA PROGRAM - Nursing ASSISTED

Adult Education CnA Program
Las Vegas, NV
05.1995

Skills

  • Good Housekeeping
  • Housekeeping and Cleaning
  • Cleaning and Housekeeping
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Laundry and housekeeping coordination
  • Housekeeping and meal preparation
  • Housekeeping Techniques
  • Housekeeping Expertise
  • Excellent housekeeping
  • Housekeeping Duties
  • General housekeeping duties
  • Housekeeping skills
  • Housekeeping Assistance
  • Laundry and housekeeping
  • Sales floor housekeeping
  • Basic Housekeeping
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Housekeeping proficiency
  • Housekeeping abilities

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Timeline

Housekeeping

Richland Medical Centre
02.2024 - Current

Private Caregiver

Debra Lawson
01.2018 - Current

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Richland School District One
08.2003 - 05.2010

High School Diploma - Math English Speech Biology History

Rayville High School

RN Program - Register Nurse

Cabrillo College

Certificate Of Completion CNA PROGRAM - Nursing ASSISTED

Adult Education CnA Program

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