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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
10.2022 - 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
03.2018 - 01.2020
  • 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
11.2015 - 08.2018
  • 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, AL
05.2011

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
10.2022 - Current

Home Health Caregiver

Right At Home Health Care
03.2018 - 01.2020

Group Home Manager

The Arc Of Jefferson County
11.2015 - 08.2018

High School Diploma -

Hoover High School

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