Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Timeline
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Angela B Thomas

Davison,MI

Summary

Direct Care Specialist, with goals for Peer Support providing exemplary service to individuals in residential care environments with utmost respect and consideration. Supportive care professional, monitoring client behaviors and encouraging participation in healthy activities as noted within care plan. Deliberate role model, demonstrating healthy behavior for daily living and social interactions.

Overview

26
years of professional experience

Work History

BrightSpring Health Services/ Rescare

Direct Care Specialist
12.2023 - 04.2024

Job overview

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  • Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth emphasis on their Personal Plans.
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
  • Ensured a safe and comfortable environment by maintaining clean and organized living spaces for clients.
  • Delivered exceptional service by prioritizing patient safety while maintaining confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines.
  • Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
  • Documented patient progress through detailed record-keeping, contributing to ongoing evaluation of care plans effectiveness.

HSBC Card Services

Back End Collector
05.2008 - 01.2010

Job overview

  • Monitored account performance regularly to ensure adherence to agreed-upon payment plans or settlements.
  • Trained new Back End Collectors on best practices, contributing to overall team success and increased productivity levels.
  • Analyzed financial data to determine appropriate actions based on the debtor''s ability to pay off debts.
  • Conducted thorough research on debtor backgrounds, enabling more strategic approaches towards collections efforts.
  • Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
  • Interpreted clients' needs and introduced services to fit specific requirements.

Sallie Mae Corporation

Back End Collection Specialist
03.2006 - 05.2008

Job overview

  • Negotiated payment plans with customers, prioritizing account resolution and maintaining professionalism throughout interactions.
  • Stayed current on industry trends and best practices in collections through continuous professional development and networking events.
  • Conducted thorough research on debtor backgrounds, enabling more strategic approaches towards collections efforts.
  • Exceeded performance targets through meticulous case management and prioritizing high-stakes investigations.
  • Utilized social media platforms as a tool for gathering intelligence, leading to successful location of hard-to-find subjects.
  • Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.

Rite-Aid Pharmacy

Key Holder Supervisor/Pharmacy Technician
06.1998 - 04.2005

Job overview

  • Completed store opening and closing procedures.
  • Counted out cash drawers and balanced totals. Inventory, Vendor and store mandated bookkeeping. Including payroll.
  • Updated store displays frequently to adhere to corporate plans and marketing in presentation while highlighting key products or trends effectively.
  • Handled escalated customer issues calmly and professionally while working with insurance companies while upholding HIPAA standards.

Education

Charles Stewart Mott Community College
Flint, MI

No Degree from Social Psychology
09.2013

Skills

  • Goal Oriented Approach
  • Organizational proficiency
  • Professionalism and Integrity
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Behavioral Management
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Highly effective communication
  • Client Advocacy
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Attention to Detail

Additional Information

Decades of Volunteer, Guest Speaking and Sponsorship with addiction groups such as NA and Al-Anon. Unique real life experience with trauma, mental health, behavioral management. Self motivated and multifaceted, Highly adaptive and accommodating while maintaining healthy boundaries.

Timeline

Direct Care Specialist

BrightSpring Health Services/ Rescare
12.2023 - 04.2024

Back End Collector

HSBC Card Services
05.2008 - 01.2010

Back End Collection Specialist

Sallie Mae Corporation
03.2006 - 05.2008

Key Holder Supervisor/Pharmacy Technician

Rite-Aid Pharmacy
06.1998 - 04.2005

Charles Stewart Mott Community College

No Degree from Social Psychology
Angela B Thomas