Matthew Benfer
Northumberland
Summary
Compassionate professional focused on helping clients maintain personal hygiene and assisting with activities of daily living. Skilled in preparing meals, maintaining organized living spaces and documenting behaviors. Committed to emotional and social support to promote overall wellness.
Detail-oriented Direct Care Worker supports daily living activities and provides transportation to enhance client well-being. Seasoned care expert experienced with developmentally disabled clients. Committed to promoting comfort with dignity and compassion.
Hardworking professional bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.
Motivated professional with several years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Caregiver
Arcadia Home Care
Sunbury
07.2025 - Current
- Provided personal care and assistance with daily living activities.
- Supported clients with mobility and physical exercises.
- Administered medications according to care plans and schedules.
- Maintained accurate records of client health and services provided.
- Communicated effectively with clients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Prepared nutritious meals based on dietary needs and preferences.
- Assisted clients in maintaining a clean and safe living environment.
- Monitored client conditions and reported changes to supervisors promptly.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues by providing support for walking, transferring from bed to chair.
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for the client; changing bed linens, cleaning bathrooms, vacuuming carpets, washing dishes, laundry.
Line Cook
Marzoni's Pizza
Selinsgrove
08.2022 - 04.2025
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a smooth workflow.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the kitchen area.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking supplies needed daily.
- Trained new staff on cooking techniques and kitchen protocols.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
Line Worker
Strong's bath and tub industries
Northumberland
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes daily.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for safety compliance.
- Monitored inventory levels of materials and communicated needs to supervisors.
- Followed safety guidelines to minimize workplace hazards and ensure team safety.
- Worked closely with other members of the team to meet deadlines and goals set by management.
- Loaded materials onto conveyor belt to be transported down the assembly line.
- Assisted in the assembly of products on the production line.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials throughout the warehouse.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks while operating heavy machinery.
- Organized storage areas for optimal space utilization and accessibility.
Education
Milton Area High School
Milton, PaSkills
- Kitchen operation
- Food safety
- Knife skills
- Meal preparation
- Customer service
- Employee training
- Line management
- Personal care
- Mobility support
- Patient communication
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Home Health Caregiver
Arcadia Home Care
07.2025 - Current
Line Cook
Marzoni's Pizza
08.2022 - 04.2025
Line Worker
Strong's bath and tub industries
05.2022 - 09.2022
Milton Area High School