Brittany Thomas
Opelousas,LA
Summary
- Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering 15 years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship.
- Experienced in assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Quality Of Life Services
10.2008 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Camp Counselor
Thensted Outreach Center
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Enhanced camper experience by organizing and leading engaging activities tailored to various age groups.
- Boosted camp morale by fostering a supportive, inclusive, and fun environment for all participants.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Collaborated with fellow counselors to create memorable events that promoted teamwork and strengthened bonds among campers.
- Established lasting connections with campers'' families through consistent communication regarding progress and achievements during their time at camp.
- Oversaw and taught campers basic principles to enhance wellbeing and safety measures in nature.
- Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
Resident Assistant
Garden View Assisted Living
08.2010 - 06.2011
- Enhanced resident satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and resolving conflicts within the community.
- Improved communication between residents and management through consistent updates.
- Mentored new Resident Assistants, providing guidance on effective strategies for managing various situations.
- Enhanced resident satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Improved residents'' well-being through consistent monitoring and timely assistance with personal hygiene tasks.
- Promoted a safe living environment by promptly addressing potential hazards and reporting concerns to supervisors.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Delivered exceptional care to residents with diverse needs, ranging from dementia and Alzheimer''s patients to those requiring physical rehabilitation support.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
South Louisiana Community College
Lafayette, LA05.2024
High School Diploma -
Acadiana High School
Lafayette, LA05.2006
Skills
Patient Companionship
- HIPAA Compliance
- Documentation
- Incident Reporting
- ADL Assistance, Client Transportation, and
- Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Dependable, Responsible, Respectful and Compassionate
- Medication and Appointment Reminders
- Flexible Schedule and Availability
- Multitasking and Organization
- Dementia care
- Basic Housekeeping
Timeline
Camp Counselor
Thensted Outreach Center
06.2023 - 07.2023
Resident Assistant
Garden View Assisted Living
08.2010 - 06.2011
Caregiver
Quality Of Life Services
10.2008 - Current
No Degree - General Studies
South Louisiana Community College
High School Diploma -
Acadiana High School
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