Helle Matalu

Experience
Caretaker
Employer: Region Nordjylland
From/to: 2023/06-2023/08
I worked at an institution for adults with mental disabilities. I primarily worked with 16 individuals who had all been committed by the court to live in a protected environment because of previous criminal acts. My job was structuring their day-to-day activities, help them cook and clean and accompanying them on outings. A part of my job was also to prevent future criminal activities and to help them deal with the consequences of their previous actions.
Caretaker
Employer: Skanderborg Kommune
From/to: 2018/10-2019/01, 2019/5-2019/6, 2020/06-2020/10, 2022/5-2022/7
I worked at an institution for adults with mental disabilities. I primarily worked with 9 individuals where most of them had severe autism. They were all communicating non-verbally, which means I had to use pictograms and sign language for us to communicate in a constructive way. I also had to be very organized in the way that I worked, so the people I was taking care of would recognize what was going to happen next. Another part of the job was to help with personal hygiene, cooking, cleaning and feeding the people I was taking care of. Since several of the people also had physical disabilities a part of the job was also to use lifts to help them get in and out of bed and around in the bathroom.
Childcare assistant
Employer: Randers Kommune
From/to: 2015/06-2016/04
After I finished my education, I was hired back where I did my internships in Fussingø Nature daycare center. In this daycare center our focus was on nature and how to use it in a sustainable way. We were outside in the forest with the children every day from 9am to 4pm no matter the weather. This gave us a great opportunity to explain how nature works, and to do a lot of different science experiments with the children. Ex. When does water become ice? How to make calk and charcoal? What happens if a plant doesn’t get enough light and water? Or if the soil is contaminated? All of this and much more was hands on experiences for the children. Alongside this we also taught the children how to use basic tools and how to survive in nature. This was all done to ensure the next generation will be better equipped to take care of the planet.
Student
Employer: Randers Kommune
From/to: 2012/08-2015/06
I went back to school to get a degree in childcare and adults with mental disabilities. The focus was children in the age of 0 – 12 years and their development, how to ensure it and recognize signs of neglect in the early stages, and how to take action to protect the child. The other part of the education was how to help adults with mental disabilities in a way that protects their dignity.
Personal nurse
Employer: Mariager Fjord Kommune
From/to: 2008/08-2009/02 - 2010/02-2013/01
I worked for a lady in her 50’ who had a cancer diagnose. I would go with her to doctor appointments and keep track of what was said, the current treatment plan and medication. I would accompany her for social engagements and in general if she had to leave her house. When at home I would cook in compliance with her dietary requirements and in general keep the house running.
Assistant nurse 
Employer: Herning Kommune
From/to: 2010/08-2011/02
I worked in a home for elderly citizens. My job was to help them with whatever they couldn’t do themselves anymore. Ex. laundry, personal hygiene, keep track of medication, cleaning and help to social gatherings.
Personal nurse 
Employer: Herning Kommune
From/to: 2010/02-2010/08
I was helping a woman in her 40’ who was diagnosed with MS. She was in a wheelchair and needed help with everything.