Kadesha Thornton
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Adept in compassionate caregiving and meticulous medication administration. Enhanced resident quality of life through empathy-based interactions and efficient staff coaching, ensuring compliance with state regulations. Skilled in client support and safety monitoring, achieving significant improvements in resident well-being and operational efficiency. Attentive support staff passionate about offering expert support for emotional, physical and mental needs. Caring, vigilant and devoted to patients. Bringing top-notch multitasking, organizational, and conflict management skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Infinity Group Homes
2022.10 - Current
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
Home Health Caregiver
Right At Home Health Care
2018.03 - 2020.01
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, improving their overall quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and organized living space for patients.
- Ensured timely transportation of patients to appointments or social engagements, enhancing their ability to maintain an active lifestyle outside the home setting.
- Supported emotional well-being through companionship services such as reading aloud or playing games together during downtime periods.
Group Home Manager
The Arc Of Jefferson County
2015.11 - 2018.08
- Ensured proper medication administration for all residents through close coordination with healthcare providers and careful record-keeping practices.
- Maintained adequate coverage for residents' needs without exceeding budget targets by coordinating schedules and team workflows.
- Developed trusting relationships with each resident through empathy-based interactions focusing on trust-building techniques.
- Kept accounts, resident files and regulatory paperwork current and accurate with diligent attention to administrative requirements.
- Maintained compliance with state regulations, completing detailed documentation for licensing requirements and audits.
- Oversaw home inventory of supplies and groceries by tracking use and placing new orders.
- Mentored and coached staff to improve performance and interactions with residents.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hoover High School
Hoover, AL05.2011
Skills
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client Support
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Medication Administration
- Client documentation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Safety Monitoring
Certification
MAC CERTIFIED SINCE 2014
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Infinity Group Homes
2022.10 - Current
Home Health Caregiver
Right At Home Health Care
2018.03 - 2020.01
Group Home Manager
The Arc Of Jefferson County
2015.11 - 2018.08
High School Diploma -
Hoover High School
MAC CERTIFIED SINCE 2014
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