Lakevie Thomas
Gadsden,AL
Summary
Passionate care professional with focus on delivering high-quality support to individuals in need. Adept at creating positive relationships and enhancing well-being of those under care. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs, ensuring reliable and effective care. Skilled in personal care assistance and crisis intervention.
Seeking to transition into a new field, leveraging ability to connect with individuals and manage challenging situations effectively.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Care Staff Member
Direct Care Staff
Gadsden, Al
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care in daily routines.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks for improved health and dignity of patients.
- Provided medication management, ensuring accurate administration and adherence to prescribed schedules.
- Documented client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
- Promoted a positive environment by engaging patients in recreational activities tailored to their interests and abilities.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Direct Care Staff Member
Integrity Homes Residential Facility LLC
Gadsden, AL
07.2019 - Current
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks for improved health and dignity of patients.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills, and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Provided medication management, ensuring accurate administration and adherence to prescribed schedules.
- Documented client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Head Cook/Manager on Duty
TCR Child Care Corporation
Piedmont
02.2021 - 10.2024
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen, meeting or exceeding health department requirements.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Maintained high standards of food safety and cleanliness, surpassing local health inspections.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time
- Assist with cooking and preparation to ensure that the students are receiving their meals.
CNP Manager
Anniston City School
Anniston, AL
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Managed kitchen staff, ensuring proper training and adherence to safety protocols for a safe working environment.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
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Education
High School Diploma -
Anniston High School
Anniston, AL05-2020
Skills
- Client-centered approach
- Social skills
- Medication monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Housekeeping
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Staff training and development
- Policy implementation
- Cooking
- Food handling
Timeline
Direct Care Staff Member
Direct Care Staff
06.2024 - Current
Head Cook/Manager on Duty
TCR Child Care Corporation
02.2021 - 10.2024
Direct Care Staff Member
Integrity Homes Residential Facility LLC
07.2019 - Current
CNP Manager
Anniston City School
08.2017 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
Anniston High School