Quantara Thigpen-Jones
Memphis,TN
Summary
Compassionate Senior Caregiver known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialized skills include medication management, mobility assistance, and personalized care planning. Excel in empathy, communication, and patience, ensuring optimal care and support for seniors in various settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Caregiver
Simply QT
Memphis, TN
06.2024 - Current
- Monitored client health status by recognizing changes in physical or mental condition and reporting them to the appropriate personnel.
- Provided personal care and companionship to elderly clients in their homes.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, meal preparation and medication reminders.
ADC Attendant
Goodwill Industries, Inc.
Memphis, TN
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with customers and colleagues.
- Logged transactions into computer system accurately in order to maintain records of sales data.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area by sweeping up debris or removing trash from the lot when needed.
Nutrition Service Support
Memphis Shelby County Schools
Memphis, TN
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Prepared and served nutritious meals to over 800 students.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Monitored and recorded required cooking times and temperatures of food for quality assurance under HACCP regulations.
Senior Caregiver
Simply QT
Memphis, TN
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Maintained a clean environment for the safety of clients while following infection control guidelines.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties such as laundry, vacuuming and dusting.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
Special Needs Bus Monitor
Yuma School District One
Yuma, AZ
02.2019 - 07.2020
- Performed pre-trip inspections of buses to identify potential problems or hazards.
- Assisted in loading and unloading wheelchair-bound students onto the bus safely.
- Provided guidance and support to students while maintaining a safe, orderly environment on the bus.
Direct Support Professional
Shelby Residential Vocational Services
Memphis, TN
03.2018 - 11.2018
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
Direct Support Professional
Indev Supported Living
Memphis , TN
12.2016 - 11.2017
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
Secretary
Rust College
Holly Springs, MS
03.2015 - 06.2016
- Provided administrative support to the Office Manager and other staff members.
- Performed data entry into computer systems; ensured accuracy of all entered information.
- Answered incoming phone calls, responded to inquiries and transferred calls as needed.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management
National College of Business And Technology
Memphis, TN05-2012
Skills
- Recreational Activities
- Community activities
- Feeding Assistance
- Case Management
- Compassionate Care
- Mobility support
Certification
- Home Health Aide Certification
- Sure-Lok Certification
- National Career Readiness Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Caregiver
Simply QT
06.2024 - Current
ADC Attendant
Goodwill Industries, Inc.
05.2023 - 06.2024
Nutrition Service Support
Memphis Shelby County Schools
10.2022 - 05.2023
Senior Caregiver
Simply QT
03.2022 - 12.2022
Special Needs Bus Monitor
Yuma School District One
02.2019 - 07.2020
Direct Support Professional
Shelby Residential Vocational Services
03.2018 - 11.2018
Direct Support Professional
Indev Supported Living
12.2016 - 11.2017
Secretary
Rust College
03.2015 - 06.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management
National College of Business And Technology
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