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Odessa Thomas

Odessa Thomas

Shift Supervisor
Sealy,TX

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated professional with extensive experience at Brenham State Supported Living Center, excelling in behavior management and effective communication. Proven ability to enhance individual care through meticulous documentation and adherence to policies. Certified in CPR and First Aid, demonstrating strong health and hygiene skills while fostering a supportive environment for individuals with mental health challenges.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Shift Supervisor

Brenham State Supported Living Center
4001 S Hwy 36 Brenham Tx 77833
07.2000 - Current

Duties included: To ensure all individual's are receiving accurate and adequate care. Communicate verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner. React quickly and calmly in an eu. Participate in the development of individual's creatment plans. Ansure efficient operation of the home through direct supervision of assigned staff and maintenance of daily docu following policies and procedures. Disciplinary actions and corrections procedures. Assistant with the individual's daily task and hygiene.

House Parent II

Texama Center
Rosenberg Tx
09.2012 - 06.2017

My duties included taking care of individuals with mental health challenges behaviors. Administrator medicine as prescribed and taken vitals sign at per RN. Communicating with RN's on call as needed. Refills meds through the Pharmacy. Assisted with cooking and cleaning and with personal hygiene. Assistant with individuals with colostomy bag to be changed out and reapply back on. Reporting and documentation on the computer. Following policies and procedures. Communicate with families members verbally and in person. Transport individual's to and from doctors appointments, shopping, to visit with families and to there day hap program facilities.

Mechanical Assembly

BAE System
Sealy Tx 77474
03.2008 - 08.2012
  • Identified system inefficiencies during electronics mechanical assembly projects leading to improved operation
  • Assisted in the development of standard operating procedures for the safe handling of electromechanical components and systems.
  • Utilized hands tools, power tools, soldering irons and equipment like drills and lathes.
  • Maintaining a safe and clean working environment adhering to strict safety protocols. Buir military vehicle's to be shipped off to military service.

Night Stocker

Sealy Super Walmart Center
310 Over Creek Sealy Tx 77474
08.2007 - 09.2008

Primary stocks shelves, unload delivery trucks and organizers the backroom to prepare for the next business day. Key duties involved rotating merchandise, cleaning aisles, setting up products displays, scanning inventory using hands held devices and managing overstock stocking and zoning

Janitor

CCS Company
Columbus Tx 78934
02.2006 - 05.2007

Duties included cleaning classrooms, sweeping floors and buffing them. Taking out trash and cleaning school windows.

Senior Drill Instructor

Correctional Services Corporation
Hwy 3013 Eagle Lake Tx 77474
10.1999 - 07.2000

Supervisor staff's and youths in a boot camp style juvenile probation setting. Overall training safety and discipline of platoons of minors. Primary mentor and oversees the welfare of the youth. Supervising all youth activities including in the barracks squad bay during meals and during training. Monitoring the physical condition of the youth identifying injuries ensuring medical care is provided and communicating health needs to appropriate staff. Documentation and reporting accurately. Taken intake in and out of the facility. Communicate verbally and in writing with program administrator and families. Abilities to maintain emotional control and handle potential hostile at risk or undisciplined youth.

MHMR Service Aide I

Richmond State School
2100 Preston St Richmond Tx 77469
04.1990 - 11.1998

Duties included ensures daily schedules and activity programs are followed for the individuals. Documentation and reporting all activities and programs. Following policies and procedures. Assisted with personal hygiene and learning skills for the mental health challenges behaviors individuals. Observing and reporting clinical indicator of health for people of intellectual disabilities. Observing individuals behaviors and assisted with positive support and submitting reports to the program administrators. Responding to hazards and emergencies.

Education

Certificate - Word Specialist

TTI
Houston TX
04.1989

High School Diploma - Diploma Typically Required/vocational Training

Rice Consolidated Independence School District
1095 Raider Dr. Altair Tx 77412
05.1987

Skills

Intro to Physical Skills

Ukeru Training

Sae use of Restraints

Health and Hygiene Skills

Computer

Behaviors Management

Powder Tool's

Communicate Skills

Typing Skills

Certificate in CPR and First Aide

Certification

CPR and First Aide

Timeline

House Parent II

Texama Center
09.2012 - 06.2017

Mechanical Assembly

BAE System
03.2008 - 08.2012

Night Stocker

Sealy Super Walmart Center
08.2007 - 09.2008

Janitor

CCS Company
02.2006 - 05.2007

Shift Supervisor

Brenham State Supported Living Center
07.2000 - Current

Senior Drill Instructor

Correctional Services Corporation
10.1999 - 07.2000

MHMR Service Aide I

Richmond State School
04.1990 - 11.1998

Certificate - Word Specialist

TTI

High School Diploma - Diploma Typically Required/vocational Training

Rice Consolidated Independence School District