Christie Thoby
Bridgeport,CT
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Primecare
08.2021 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Volunteer
Decor De que
01.2019 - Current
- Helped each event go off smoothly by assisting with developing, planning, and implementing strategies
- Elevated event staff performance with skilled leadership, motivation, and discipline
- Coordinated timely set up and break down of booths, catering areas, and worker stations for each event
- Executed events with consistently high standards of organization, service quality, and enthusiasm for client objectives.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve event needs.
Direct Support Worker 1
State of Connecticut
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Medical Data Entry Specialist
CHC
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
- Retrieved medical data for physicians and patients.
- Utilized knowledge of electronic medical record systems and medical terminology to perform diverse data entry tasks.
- Documented clinical findings and entered pertinent health data for processing, recordkeeping, and use by other medical professionals.
- Corrected data entry errors to prevent duplication or data degradation.
- Developed and implemented data entry operations.
- Managed documents by organizing forms, making photocopies, filing records, preparing correspondence, and creating reports.
Daycare Assistant
Golden Star Family Daycare
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Taught students how to interact positively by modeling positive social behaviors
- Helped develop and implement program activities with balanced instructional, play, and rest time
- Met children's nutritional needs by preparing and distributing meals and snacks
- Educated students on foundational learning skills such as letter, number, and color recognition
- Handled personal hygiene needs, including diapering, toileting, and bathing children as young as 3 months
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
Sales and Visual Associate
Forever 21
11.2016 - 07.2019
- Handled cash transactions, accurately counting cash and giving correct change
- Provided top-notch customer service, satisfying customers and generating repeat business
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Drove sales success by building displays and merchandising attractive arrangements
- Interacted with customers positively, answering questions about products and services
- Drove sales of products using well-arranged windows and mannequins.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development And Family Studies
University of Connecticut
05-2028
Skills
- Client documentation
- ADL support
- Transportation
- Community integration support
- Medical office administration
- EMR / EHR
Certification
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician
Languages
Haitian Creole
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Direct Support Worker 1
State of Connecticut
10.2022 - 08.2023
Direct Support Professional
Primecare
08.2021 - Current
Medical Data Entry Specialist
CHC
12.2020 - 07.2021
Daycare Assistant
Golden Star Family Daycare
09.2019 - 04.2021
Volunteer
Decor De que
01.2019 - Current
Sales and Visual Associate
Forever 21
11.2016 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development And Family Studies
University of Connecticut
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