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Matthew Crane

Buena Park

Summary

Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at IHHS, excelling in personal care and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance client independence through effective communication and tailored meal preparation. Recognized for maintaining a safe environment and fostering client satisfaction, ensuring optimal health and well-being. Strong problem-solving skills complement a compassionate approach to care.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

IHHS
Buena Park
08.2013 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients at all times.
  • Communicated effectively with clients to understand their preferences and concerns.
  • Documented client progress and changes in condition accurately and promptly.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
  • Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
  • Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.

Handy Man

Scott
Fullerton
02.2014 - 06.2024
  • Installed fixtures, cabinets, and appliances for residential clients.
  • Performed general maintenance tasks including plumbing and electrical repairs.
  • Provided excellent customer service by addressing client inquiries and concerns.
  • Collaborated with clients to understand specific repair or improvement requests.
  • Utilized problem-solving skills to troubleshoot various home repair issues.
  • Repainted walls, removing old paint, or wallpaper and preparing surfaces for new applications.
  • Repaired drywall holes using spackle or joint compound.
  • Replaced faulty door handles, hinges and locks.
  • Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Repaired plumbing problems such as leaking pipes, clogged drains and malfunctioning toilets.
  • Caulked windowsills, bathtubs, showers and countertops to prevent water damage.
  • Installed window treatments, doors, locksets, shelves and other fixtures.
  • Replaced burned-out light bulbs and performed basic electrical repairs.
  • Used professional grade tools and equipment to perform wide range of handyman services.
  • Built reputation for excellent handyman services by taking pride in craftsmanship and attention to detail.
  • Repaired outlets, circuit breakers and lights to restore electrical systems to functionality.
  • Prioritized handyman jobs by identifying urgent and important projects with concern for customer safety and security.
  • Fixed and managed electrical and plumbing problems.
  • Responded quickly to service calls, including replacing filters, smoke alarms and locks to ensure safety and well being of tenants.
  • Assessed customer needs and provided appropriate solutions.
  • Provided prospective customers with professional quotes detailing materials, labor and customization expenses for handyman jobs.
  • Maintained equipment, materials, and tool inventory to meet repair or maintenance needs with minimal delay.
  • Used rulers and micrometers to inspect parts and determine dimension requirements.
  • Assembled flat-pack furniture according to instructions.
  • Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
  • Adjusted devices or control instruments using hand tools, levels or straightedges.
  • Painted walls and ceilings to refresh the look of a room or area.
  • Installed ceiling fans and lighting fixtures.
  • Replaced broken light switches and outlets.
  • Replaced wall sockets, ran lines and completed basic carpentry to finish installations.
  • Assembled furniture according to instructions provided by customers.
  • Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
  • Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to avoid failures.
  • Set up and operated machine tools to repair or fabricate jigs, fixtures or tools.

Education

High School Diploma -

Magnolia
Anaheim, CA
06-2011

Skills

  • Personal care
  • Medication administration
  • Meal preparation
  • Patient transportation
  • Infection control

Timeline

Handy Man

Scott
02.2014 - 06.2024

Caregiver

IHHS
08.2013 - Current

High School Diploma -

Magnolia

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