Matthew Chaffin
**** ***** ****(Chillicothe, OH *5601
Phone: 740-***-****
***********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Seeking a position in a field where my experience, knowledge and training
can be immediately utilized: Automotive service management, 14 years
forklift experience, knowledge of various hand and power tools. Home
Health services. Currently a volunteer firefighter with CPR, AED
certification. Particularly adapt in efficiently accomplishing varied, non-
related tasks: quickly learning.
Experience
Area on Aging Agency
Home Health Aide July, 2011 - Present
Provide routine, personal healthcare to the elderly, convalescent, or
disabled persons in the home of patients or in a residential care
facility.
. Administer prescribed oral medications under written direction of
physician or as directed by home care nurse and aide.
. Check patients' pulse, temperature and respiration.
. Direct patients in simple prescribed exercises.
. Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, and problems
in order to report and discuss observations with a supervisor or
case manager.
. Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths,
wheelchairs or automobiles.
. Accompany clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside
the home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
. Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them
mentally healthy and alert.
. Perform a variety of duties as requested by client, such as
obtaining household supplies and running errands.
. Plan, purchase, prepare, and serve meals to patients according to
prescribed diets.
. Provide patients and families with emotional support and
instruction in areas such as preparing healthy meals, independent
living, and adaptation to disability or illness
Prologistix
Forklift Operator October, 2012 - December, 2012
. Seasonal position, forklift operator with a staffing service.
Gearhart Farms
Farm Laborer October, 2010 - July, 2011
Hay and straw producers.
. Maintain and repair farm equipment.
. Repair fences, paint buildings, and routine farm maintenance.
. Operate equipment used to plant and harvests crops.
Walmart TLE
Automotive Service Manager July, 1997 - October, 2000
. Monitor all service personnel in the performance of their assigned
duties.
. Comply with all administrative processes and procedures.
. Appropriately fill out work orders for needed repairs to equipment
once authorized.
. Ensure adequate tools and properly operating equipment are available.
. Monitor inventory levels to ensure adequate stock.
. Provide leadership through setting standards and guidelines.
Education/Training/Certifications
Zane Trace High School, Chillicothe, Ohio
Diploma: 1996 Small Engine Repair
Training/Certification: Forklift Training
36 hr. Firefighter Course with CPR, AED
First Aid Certification received through Maxim
References Available Upon Request.