Mathews Thomas
Arlington Heights,IL
Summary
Compassionate, energetic and friendly Resident Care Assistant with 11 years’ experience in creating home-like environments for residents while ensuring their safety. Track record of meeting residents’ individual physical, medical, and dietary needs. In-depth knowledge of resident care principles and practices.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Technician
Chicago Behavioral Hospital
Des Plaines, IL
05.2018 - 05.2025
- Conducted patient rounds every 15 minutes to identify concerns and provide timely assistance for mental health issues.
- Encouraged patients to engage in social recreation and therapeutic activities, enhancing social relationships and emotional well-being.
- Provided encouragement, support, and comfort to patients and families, fostering a supportive environment.
- Assisted developmentally disabled patients with daily living activities in a supportive environment.
- Maintained CPR Certification and therapeutic restraints therapy for patient safety.
- Learned behavioral analysis and addressed all health issues to professional staff members.
Resident Program Coordinator
Brookdale Prospect Heights
Prospect Heights, IL
02.2014 - 05.2018
- Engaged residents in activities aligned with their interests and rights, enhancing their overall experience within the facility.
- Ensured safety and security for all residents, maintaining a secure living environment.
- Ensure safety/security to all residents of the facility at all times.
- Created and implemented social, educational, and recreational programs, fostering a strong community atmosphere among residents.
- Attended, participated and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
- Performed several administrative duties, including room transfers, incident reports and maintenance requests.
- Complete all documentation as assigned and according to the residents' OAP plans in a true and timely manner.
- Give report to the designated charge person at the end of the shift.
Resident Assistant
Glenview Terrace
Glenview, IL
04.2012 - 01.2014
- Reported to Nurse or designated charge person at end of shift to ensure continuity of care.
- Ensure safety/security to all residents of the facility at all times.
- Work with other employed staff as a positive team to ensure the success and happiness of the residents.
- Facilitated resident engagement in scheduled activities in activities within the facility as scheduled on the calendar keeping in mind their wants, desires, and rights.
- Complete all documentation as assigned and according to the residents' OAP plans in a true and timely manner.
- Collaborated with staff to foster a supportive environment that promotes resident satisfaction and success.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
DeVry University
Addison, IL 09.2022 - 01.2027
Skills
- Behavioral analysis
- Crisis intervention
- Patient support
- Patient confidentiality
- Electronic documentation
- Extremely organized
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Verbal communication
- Self-motivated
- Discretion
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
DeVry University
09.2022 - 01.2027
Mental Health Technician
Chicago Behavioral Hospital
05.2018 - 05.2025
Resident Program Coordinator
Brookdale Prospect Heights
02.2014 - 05.2018
Resident Assistant
Glenview Terrace
04.2012 - 01.2014