My name is Norris Thomas, and I am a honest, and hardworking person. In every job I have held, I have been recognized for taking the initiative and working diligently, and this has translated across a variety of positions and fields. I am a good listener, able to work in a team or independently, at any pace, and on the floor or as a manager. And I know that I'll be a great asset wherever I'm employed ..
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Devine Home Care
Chicago, IL
08.2023 - 02.2025
Provided on and off again care for mother over a ten year-span as she battled through several comorbidities: congestive heart failure, COPD, and several strokes. Moved in full-time in November for hospice care.
Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
Developed plans for respite care when needed based on availability of family members or other caregivers.
Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
Home Health Aid
ComeFor Care
Lancaster County, PA
03.2023 - 10.2023
Responsible for taking care of patients, providing medications, cooking, cleaning, bathing, and caring for their individual needs. Ensured all tasks were completed in a loving, respectful, and efficient manner.
Customer Service
Boscov’s
Lancaster, PA
11.2022 - 05.2023
Assisted with returns, working the cashier, running the dressing rooms, and other mundane tasks such as labeling items, restocking and even cleaning. Trained new hires and collaborated with fellow departments.
Vacuumed carpets in customer service area weekly.
Provided customer service assistance when required.
Provided excellent customer service to guests.
Provided customer service in a timely manner.
Upheld customer service standards throughout each shift.
Provided customer service and resolved customer complaints.
Warehouse / Machine Operator / Wholesale Department
Tempstar Staffing - Lancaster
Lancaster, PA
05.2018 - 09.2022
Hire of Elwood temp agency, working within various positions and jobs – including assembling plastic parts and fulfilling shipment orders, tagging clothing on assembly line, and working as the Assistant Manager for a wholesale clothing company in Gap, PA.
Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
Unload finished products from machines onto conveyors or other transport systems.
Maintain records of completed work and production data including volume produced and time required for each task.
Sales Associates
OSL (Walmart)
Lancaster, PA
01.2018 - 03.2018
Ensured quality customer service and fulfillment of orders in capacity as a sales associate for third party vendor OSL. Operated the cashier, greeted customers, answers inquiries, handled customer service needs, organize store supplies, and consistently achieved sale goals and customer contracts.
Skills
Home health care
Management
Cash register operation
Customer service
Emotional support
Activity assistance
Patient monitoring
Client communication
Safety awareness
Compassionate care
At-home care instruction
Timeline
Caregiver
Devine Home Care
08.2023 - 02.2025
Home Health Aid
ComeFor Care
03.2023 - 10.2023
Customer Service
Boscov’s
11.2022 - 05.2023
Warehouse / Machine Operator / Wholesale Department