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Laquitta Thomas

Birmingham,AL

Summary

Committed Personal Care Assistant skilled in supervising and assisting clients with meal preparation and daily activities to promote independence. Caring and compassionate with proven history of positive client feedback. Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offers 12 years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Care Assistant

Paris S Robinson
10.2022 - Current
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders

Patient Care Technician

University Of Alabama At Birmingham
08.2011 - 10.2022
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.

Server

Sonics Drive In
05.2006 - 08.2011
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Supported needs of 10 person wait staff who attended to specific needs of countless customers daily for fast food restaurant with social relevancy and intentionality

Education

Certified Nurse Assistant - Nursing

The American Red Cross
Birmingham, AL
07.2012

High School Diploma -

A H Parker High School
Birmingham
05.2007

Skills

  • Personal Care Assistance
  • Personal Grooming Care
  • Range of Motion Exercises
  • Client Requirements
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Medical Laboratory Procedures
  • Mobility Assistance Aptitude
  • Hospice and Palliative Care
  • Bill Computation
  • Cash Handling
  • To-Go Order Preparation

Timeline

Personal Care Assistant

Paris S Robinson
10.2022 - Current

Patient Care Technician

University Of Alabama At Birmingham
08.2011 - 10.2022

Server

Sonics Drive In
05.2006 - 08.2011

Certified Nurse Assistant - Nursing

The American Red Cross

High School Diploma -

A H Parker High School
Laquitta Thomas