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Mateaki Hammond

Surrey,BC

Summary

Health Care Professional experiences and equipped with strong professional and ethical background in client centered care in hospitals patients, residence's in facilities and at home client setting, to ensure high quality of care, support and client satisfaction. Also, equipped with strong customer services, problem solving and communication skills. Ready to tackle new challenges and commitment into making a difference in one's life, as well as a collaborative productive and worthwhile member of the team and organization




Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Support Worker

Webookcare
10.2023 - Current
  • Developed trusting relationships with clients, establishing rapport and open communication.
  • Enhanced client comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Ensured client safety by identifying potential hazards in the home environment and implementing appropriate interventions.
  • Assisted clients with mobility issues, ensuring safe transfers and ambulation around the home.
  • Managed household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and grocery shopping to maintain a clean and organized living environment for clients.
  • Provided emotional support during difficult times by actively listening and empathizing with clients'' experiences.
  • Improved independence and quality of life for clients through assistance with daily living tasks.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of care provided, changes in condition, and communication with healthcare providers for continuity of care purposes.
  • Promoted mental stimulation through engaging activities tailored to each client''s interests and abilities.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Facilitated medication administration according to prescribed schedules and doses.
  • Offered compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill clients while maintaining dignity, respect, and comfort throughout their final days.
  • Advocated for client needs and preferences in care planning discussions, ensuring their voices were heard and respected.

Home Support Worker

Your Family First
03.2023 - Current
  • Developed trusting relationships with clients, establishing rapport
  • Ensured client safety by identifying potential hazards and appropriate interventions.
  • Managed household tasks and assumed full responsibility of client's wellbeing, not just health but all aspects of life
  • Maintained accurate documentation of care provided, communication with healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care
  • Improved independence and quality of life for clients through assistance with daily living tasks.
  • Promoted mental stimulation through engaging activities tailored to each client's interests and abilities.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported health concerns to healthcare professionals in a timely manner.
  • Facilitated medication administration according to prescribed schedules and doses.
  • Understanding of Proper documentation of individual's care and it's legal aspects
  • Understanding and working within the scope of practice, protecting confidentiality of individual and ethical practices

Home Support Worker

Home Care West
05.2021 - Current

Develop trusting relationships with clients, establishing rapport and open communication.
Enhanced client comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Ensured client safety by identifying potential hazards in the home environment and implementing appropriate interventions.
Assisted clients with mobility issues, ensuring safe transfers and ambulation around the home.
Managed household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and grocery shopping to maintain a clean and organized living environment for clients.
Provided emotional support during difficult times by actively listening and empathizing with clients'' experiences.
Improved independence and quality of life for clients through assistance with daily living tasks.
Maintained accurate documentation of care provided, changes in condition, and communication with healthcare providers for continuity of care purposes.
Promoted mental stimulation through engaging activities tailored to each client''s interests and abilities.
Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Facilitated medication administration according to prescribed schedules and doses.
Offered compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill clients while maintaining dignity, respect, and comfort throughout their final days.
Advocated for client needs and preferences in care planning discussions, ensuring their voices were heard and respected.

Home Support Worker

Home Care Assistance of Vancouver
01.2021 - Current

Developed trusting relationships with clients, establishing rapport and open communication.
Enhanced client comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Ensured client safety by identifying potential hazards in the home environment and implementing appropriate interventions.
Assisted clients with mobility issues, ensuring safe transfers and ambulation around the home.
Managed household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and grocery shopping to maintain a clean and organized living environment for clients.
Provided emotional support during difficult times by actively listening and empathizing with clients'' experiences.
Improved independence and quality of life for clients through assistance with daily living tasks.
Maintained accurate documentation of care provided, changes in condition, and communication with healthcare providers for continuity of care purposes.
Promoted mental stimulation through engaging activities tailored to each client''s interests and abilities.
Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Facilitated medication administration according to prescribed schedules and doses.
Offered compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill clients while maintaining dignity, respect, and comfort throughout their final days.
Advocated for client needs and preferences in care planning discussions, ensuring their voices were heard and respected.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Fraser Health
05.2010 - 01.2018
  • Delivered exceptional care to residents with diverse needs, ranging from dementia and Alzheimer''s patients to those requiring physical rehabilitation support.
  • Increased resident independence by aiding with mobility exercises and daily activities.
  • Provided emotional support for residents during difficult transitions or personal challenges, enhancing overall mental wellbeing.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Assisted residents in managing medications, ensuring proper dosages and adherence to schedules.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, quickly identifying any changes requiring medical intervention or adjustments to care plans.
  • Critical thinking, decision making on critical unexpected emergencies
  • Acute patient's assessment, monitoring and medication, documentation
  • Improved residents'' well-being through consistent monitoring and timely assistance with personal hygiene tasks.
  • Supported residents during meal times, assisting with feeding and promoting proper nutrition.
  • Contributed to the development of individualized care plans, ensuring accurate documentation of each resident''s needs.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.

Resident Care Aid

Fraser Health
05.2001 - 05.2019
  • Assisted residents with personal hygiene tasks
  • Enhanced resident well-being by providing compassionate care and support in daily activities.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Supported the emotional well-being of residents by establishing strong relationships built on trust and empathy.
  • Provided end-of-life care for residents, ensuring their comfort and dignity during their final days while offering emotional support to family members throughout the process.
  • Participated in ongoing staff training sessions to stay up-to-date on best practices in resident care provision within the industry standards.

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Education

Professional Hair Stylist -

John Casablanca Institute
Vancouver, BC
01.2016

Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency Nursing

Vancouver Community College
Vancouver, BC
07.2010

Resident Care Aid -

Vancouver Community College
Vancouver, BC
09.1997

Skills

  • Care Planning
  • First Aid and CPR Certification
  • Home Care Regulations Understanding
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Customer Service
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Critical Thinking
  • Decision-Making
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Medical Terminology
  • Problem Identification
  • Professionalism

Languages

English
Professional Working

Timeline

Home Support Worker

Webookcare
10.2023 - Current

Home Support Worker

Your Family First
03.2023 - Current

Home Support Worker

Home Care West
05.2021 - Current

Home Support Worker

Home Care Assistance of Vancouver
01.2021 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Fraser Health
05.2010 - 01.2018

Resident Care Aid

Fraser Health
05.2001 - 05.2019

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Professional Hair Stylist -

John Casablanca Institute

Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency Nursing

Vancouver Community College

Resident Care Aid -

Vancouver Community College
Mateaki Hammond