Luyinda Mapaka Matabisi
Framingham
Summary
Dedicated Home Health CNA with expertise in Alzheimer's care and patient management. Known for fostering trusting relationships and ensuring patient dignity through effective communication and cultural sensitivity.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health CNA
Janielle Davis
West Yarmouth, MA
08.2024 - 07.2026
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Implemented care plans under supervision, adapting to individual patient needs.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress and care provided.
Home Health CNA
Anna Kalenga
Worcester, MA
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies and medication adherence.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, fostering trust and open communication.
- Participated in training sessions for new CNA staff, sharing practical knowledge and skills.
CNA
Shrewsbury Nursing Home
Shrewsbury, MA
10.2010 - 07.2014
- Provided direct patient care, assisting with daily living activities and mobility support.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene of patient environments and equipment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for residents.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- Led initiatives to enhance resident engagement through recreational activities and programs.
- Advocated for patient needs by effectively communicating concerns to healthcare providers.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lycee Lutondo
Kinshasa, DRC07-2001
Skills
- Alzheimer's care
- Transfer techniques
- Dressing assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Behavioral management
- Confidentiality adherence
- Bathing assistance
- Dementia care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Cultural sensitivity
- Fall prevention
- Toileting assistance
- Ambulation support
- Bedside manner
- Mobility assistance
- Compassionate
- Patient management
- Light housekeeping
- HIPAA compliance
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Lingala
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Home Health CNA
Janielle Davis
08.2024 - 07.2026
Home Health CNA
Anna Kalenga
12.2023 - 08.2024
CNA
Shrewsbury Nursing Home
10.2010 - 07.2014
High School Diploma -
Lycee Lutondo