Essabeia Thomas
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated Home Health Aide skilled in supporting clients with professional communication and superior organization skills. Advanced knowledge of clerical functions, project support, schedule management and customer service. Quick learner accomplished in solving problems through critical thinking and handling conflicting priorities with concise time management. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Care Assist
Chicago, IL
07.2022 - Current
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided companionship and monitored the health condition of clients.
- Collected information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, and doctors.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand, or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Report any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to the supervisor immediately.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, and blood pressure.
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided, and progress made.
- Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills, such as grooming and hygiene habits.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times, as per HIPAA regulations.
- Instructed family members regarding proper home care techniques, and infection control procedures.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks, and completing basic household chores.
- Maintained a clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reported concerns to the case manager, and documented information in files.
- Helped the client move in and out of beds, wheelchairs, or automobiles, and with dressing and grooming.
- Documented patient status, and reported changes in care needs.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
Home Daycare Provider
Self-employed
Chicago, IL
01.2014 - 06.2017
- Planned and implemented age-appropriate activities such as arts, crafts, music, games, outdoor play and educational lessons.
- Maintained a safe environment for all children by adhering to safety regulations and procedures.
- Observed children's behavior and development, reported any concerns to parents or guardians.
- Kept detailed records of attendance, meals served, naps taken and other pertinent information related to each child's care.
- Provided nutritious snacks and meals according to established guidelines.
- Instructed children on proper hygiene habits such as hand washing and toileting practices.
- Organized nap time routines including changing diapers and clothing when necessary.
- Enforced rules of conduct during indoor and outdoor activities, in order to ensure the safety of all participants.
- Developed engaging lesson plans that promoted physical, social, emotional, cognitive growth.
- Established positive relationships with families through regular communication regarding their child's progress.
- Assisted with potty training when needed.
- Provided first aid or CPR when appropriate.
- Sanitized toys and equipment are regularly checked.
- Read stories to children, facilitate discussions, and tie books into learning opportunities.
- Established and maintained safe, supportive, and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
Jr Assistant Manager
Rainbow Clothing Store
Chicago, IL
12.2005 - 10.2010
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing, and styling.
- Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Upsold additional items based on customer interests and needs.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Maintained the cleanliness of the store environment, including floors, windows, and displays.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, product, and service information.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
Education
GED -
Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL05.2017
Skills
- Infection control
- Home safety assessments
- Vital signs monitoring
- Meal preparation
- Housekeeping
- ADL support
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Client documentation
- Patient care
- Clinical documentation and reporting
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Care Assist
07.2022 - Current
Home Daycare Provider
Self-employed
01.2014 - 06.2017
Jr Assistant Manager
Rainbow Clothing Store
12.2005 - 10.2010
GED -
Malcolm X College
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