Lashanda Thomas
Brooklyn
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with extensive experience at Pathways to Recovery, Inc., excelling in client advocacy and safety monitoring. Proficient in vital signs monitoring and documentation management, I leverage strong communication skills to enhance service delivery and ensure client well-being. Committed to maintaining high standards in challenging environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
House Monitor
Pathways to Recovery, Inc.
Long Island
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Conducted hourly room checks and monitored household activities to ensure safety and cleanliness.
- Recorded arrivals, departures, and incidents during each shift for accurate reporting.
- Managed paperwork and attendance records to maintain operational efficiency.
- Served at two sites within family shelter organization, enhancing service delivery.
Client Advocate
FAMILY SERVICE LEAGUE
Huntington Station
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Monitored client prescription intake and provided temporary housing and meals.
- Handled client intakes and maintained accurate paper trails.
- Prepared cafeteria for breakfast, lunch, and dinner while ensuring cleanliness.
- Conducted hourly bed and bathroom checks to ensure client safety.
- Documented arrivals and departures of clients on site.
- Followed established protocols with police and EMS during emergencies.
- Managed responsibilities at another site, independently monitoring a shelter for men and women.
Home Health Aide
Americare Home Health
Brooklyn
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living and personal hygiene to clients.
- Prepared meals, performed light housekeeping, and monitored vital signs regularly.
- Facilitated communication with clients regarding travel needs and logistical arrangements.
- Achieved CPR certification and earned Home Health Aide certification after completing training.
Direct Support Professional
RHA Howell Center
La Grange
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Assisted clients with ADLs. Such as bathing, BM/urine monitoring, specific food preparation accommodations, assisted with overhand eating if necessary, cleaning and laundry.
- Client monitoring, making sure they are safe and breathing.
- Alerted a nurse and assisted if needed.
- Observed clients behavioral expressions such as facial expressions, body language, and the way they respond to situations.
- CPR and epipen trained.
Education
GED -
Job Corps Trade School
Brooklyn, NY05-2008
Some College (No Degree) - Clinical Medical Assistant
Brooklyn Job Corps
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Narcan, EpiPen, and CPR trained
- Mandated reporter certification
- Vital signs monitoring
- Computer literacy
- Communication skills
- Documentation management
- Phone etiquette
- First aid proficiency
- POS system operation
- Microsoft Office expertise
- Customer service excellence
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Medical office experience
Certification
- Certified Home Health Aide
- CPR Certification
- Mandated Reporter
- First Aid Certification
Personal Information
Remote Office / WFH
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
House Monitor
Pathways to Recovery, Inc.
01.2024 - 10.2024
Client Advocate
FAMILY SERVICE LEAGUE
02.2023 - 11.2023
Home Health Aide
Americare Home Health
01.2022 - 12.2022
Direct Support Professional
RHA Howell Center
01.2019 - 12.2021
GED -
Job Corps Trade School
Some College (No Degree) - Clinical Medical Assistant
Brooklyn Job Corps