Nexianer Thomas
Aurora,IL
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at Arbor Terrace of Naperville. Proven ability in activity planning and emergency response, ensuring residents receive high-quality care. Skilled in medication distribution and fostering independence, while maintaining a supportive environment. A strong team player committed to enhancing the well-being of individuals with diverse needs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Assistant
Arbor Terrace of Naperville
02.2023 - Current
- Followed prescribed care plans created by health professionals when providing services to each resident.
- Assisted resident with with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to wheelchair.
- Performed vita sign assessment, such as weights blood pressure and temperature.
- Answer residents call lights promptly and respond to request appropriately.
Activities Aide/Front Desk Receptionist
Wheaton Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
08.2019 - 10.2022
- Assist in planning coordination of residents activities.
- Escort residents to daily recreational and social programs.
- Document daily plan of care for each residents activity program.
- Make routine one on one visits to residents who are unable to actively participate.
- Greeting and welcoming guest, providing them with a positive first impression of the organization.
- Directing guests and answering their questions,notifying other workers of visitors arrivals.
- Maintaining security and telecommunications systems.
- Good customer service skills
- Additionally trained new employees.
- Help residents when needed
Caregiver/Personal Care Assistant
Illinois Independent Living Center
12.2010 - 08.2018
- Daily assistance in IADLs and ADLs for individual with severe neurological impairment including cerebral palsy, spinal cord trauma, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis and birth defects.
- Help residents manage medication by providing reminders or administering doses as needed
- Encourage independent living skills among residents when appropriate
- Communicated regularly with family members about the well-being of their loved ones
- Delivered high quality care to private residents
Education
GED -
Waubonsee Community College
Aurora Illinois 06-1998
Skills
- CPR certified
- Activity planning
- Supportive
- Team player
- Time management
- Emergency response
- Bed making
- Laundry
- Medication Distribution
Timeline
Resident Assistant
Arbor Terrace of Naperville
02.2023 - Current
Activities Aide/Front Desk Receptionist
Wheaton Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
08.2019 - 10.2022
Caregiver/Personal Care Assistant
Illinois Independent Living Center
12.2010 - 08.2018
GED -
Waubonsee Community College