Zelia Matthews
Augusta,GA
Summary
Committed Personal Care Aide brings 15 plus years in home healthcare. Dedicated to delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort, dignity and comprehensive personal support. Talented in cooking meals, direct patient care, health metrics and accurate documentation. Strong knowledge of emotional, physical and social support strategies. Skilled in assisting with needs of diverse clientele providing quality patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide (HHA)
Addus Homecare Corp
03.2023 - Current
- Performs grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assist patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
Home Health Aide
Family Care, Inc
01.2023 - Current
- Assist patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs.
- Performs grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Administered medication reminders as directed by physician.
- Companionship
- Communicate regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
Caregiver
Daily Dove Care
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
Caregiver
Acu Care Home Health
12.2019 - 11.2020
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Transported individuals to activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet patients nutritional objectives.
- Provided safe, compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Caregiver
Sweet Home Health Care
03.2016 - 12.2019
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Observed patient for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral conditions and injuries.
- Transported clients to run errands, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep family and healthcare staff well-informed.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Assisted in defining roles for parolees and members of household.
- Created environment of personal responsibility for words and behavior.
- Delegated parolees setting priorities and goals.
- Coordinated with community based treatment providers to meet needs of residents.
Education
Certificate - Home Health Aide Certificate
OIC
Harrisburg, PA03.2021
Medication Certificate - Residential Advisor Certificate
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA04.1987
High School Diploma -
Downingtown Industrial & Agriculture High School
Downingtown, PA06.1983
Skills
- Care Plan Assessment
- Clinical Documentation and Reporting
- Patient Transport
- Dietary Needs
- Assisted Living
- Alzheimer's Care
- Personal Care Assistance
- Mobility Support
- Community Integration
- CPR Certified
- Time Management
- Professional Relationships
- Stroke Patient Care
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Senior Care
- First Aid and Safety
Timeline
Home Health Aide (HHA)
Addus Homecare Corp
03.2023 - Current
Home Health Aide
Family Care, Inc
01.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Daily Dove Care
01.2020 - 12.2022
Caregiver
Acu Care Home Health
12.2019 - 11.2020
Caregiver
Sweet Home Health Care
03.2016 - 12.2019
Certificate - Home Health Aide Certificate
OIC
Medication Certificate - Residential Advisor Certificate
Temple University
High School Diploma -
Downingtown Industrial & Agriculture High School
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