David Rhoades Jr
Snow Hill,MD
Summary
Versatile and dedicated professional with experience as a Physical Therapy Technician and Lifeguard. Skilled in providing compassionate patient care, assisting with therapeutic exercises, and maintaining a safe environment. Strong communicator, able to build community with diverse populations, and adept at responding quickly to emergencies. Known for teamwork, adaptability, and a proactive approach to ensuring safety and promoting positive outcomes in both rehabilitation and aquatic settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapy Tech
Tidewater Physical Therapy
Milton, Delaware
07.2024 - Current
- Assist physical therapists in preparing treatment areas and equipment for patient use
- Help patients with exercises and stretches
- Set up and clean therapy equipment
- Assist with patient mobility, helping them move safely during therapy sessions
- Monitor patients during treatments to ensure their safety and comfort.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the therapy clinic, such as cleaning the floors and bathrooms.
- Support patients in completing exercises that target strength, flexibility, and mobility.
- Communicated effectively with therapists about patient needs throughout the course of their care.
Volunteer
Worcester Commission on Aging
Snow Hill, Maryland
08.2020 - Current
- Assist the elderly with daily activities, such as personal care, meal preparation, and medication reminders, ensuring their comfort and well-being.
- Provide emotional support by engaging in daily conversations and activities
- Help elderly clients with transportation needs, ensuring they safely move between rooms with a nurse.
- Support office staff with various administrative tasks, such as answering phones, filing, and organizing
- Assist with light housekeeping duties to ensure the environment is clean, comfortable, and safe for elderly clients
Customer Lead
Food Lion
Berlin, Maryland
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Grab shopping carts, and bring them into the store.
- Greet and assist customers with locating products.
- Stock shelves with products, ensuring items are properly organized and faced forward.
- Check product expiration dates and remove expired items from shelves
- Assist with unloading deliveries, and organizing stock in the back.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of aisles and shelves.
- Help customers with to-go orders, loading groceries into carts, or vehicles
Pool Attendant/Lifeguard
Frontier Town
Berlin, Maryland
06.2020 - 07.2024
- Monitor pool or beach areas to ensure the safety of swimmers, and prevent accidents or injuries.
- Enforce pool rules to maintain a safe environment
- Respond quickly to emergencies by performing first aid, CPR, or rescue techniques when necessary
- Assist in emergency evacuations during incidents such as storms, accidents, or pool closures
- Maintain cleanliness of the pool area, ensuring it's free of debris and the water quality is safe for swimming
- Monitor the behavior of swimmers to prevent risky or unsafe activities, such as diving in shallow areas or running on the pool deck
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy
Wor-Wic Community College
Salisbury, Maryland05-2027
High School Diploma -
Snow Hill High School
Snow Hill, Maryland05.2023
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- CPR certified
- Organization and time management
- Computer proficient
- Team communication skills
- Knowledge of exercise techniques and medical terminology
- Strong communication skills
- Empathy and compassion
- Office assistance
- Patient care support
Volunteer And Community Service
- Delaware SPCA, Georgetown, DE: Walk and train dogs and cats, Clean cages and provide fresh food and water, Help fill in charts in the health center, Provide care after surgeries in the health center on dogs and cats
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Physical Therapy Tech
Tidewater Physical Therapy
07.2024 - Current
Customer Lead
Food Lion
05.2024 - 07.2024
Volunteer
Worcester Commission on Aging
08.2020 - Current
Pool Attendant/Lifeguard
Frontier Town
06.2020 - 07.2024
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy
Wor-Wic Community College
High School Diploma -
Snow Hill High School
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