Rahimsa Thomas
Wayne
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Recreation Assistant
Excelcare Home Health
Wayne
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Led therapeutic exercises and organized games.
- Provided companionship to residents, including those confined to rooms.
- Served meals and maintained dining area cleanliness.
- Assessed needs and interests of individuals and groups and planned activities accordingly.
- Assisted with transporting and escorting program participants to, from and within program activity locations.
- Facilitated group games and activities to promote physical fitness and teamwork.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of recreational facilities and equipment.
- Provided customer service and answered questions related to recreation activities.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate special events or projects that involve recreation services.
- Compiled statistical data related to program participation, attendance, and overall satisfaction ratings.
Hospitality Aide
EXCELCARE
Wayne
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests for assistance.
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living (ADLs).
- Fed and helped residents with mobility challenges.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients using appropriate safety techniques while transferring them from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Maintained cleanliness standards throughout the facility including common areas like lobbies, hallways and waiting rooms.
- Conducted rounds regularly throughout assigned area to ensure that all equipment was functioning properly.
- Provided emotional support to patients and family members during difficult times.
- Greeted visitors and provided directions or information related to hospital services.
- Replenished supplies such as linens, towels and toiletries in all patient units.
- Performed light housekeeping duties.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of food trays according to residents diets.
- Conducted daily room inspections to ensure cleanliness and report maintenance issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology Pre-med
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ05-2027
High School Diploma -
North Brunswick Township Highschool
North Brunswick, NJ06-2022
Skills
- Patient care
- Data analysis
- Clinical documentation
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Customer service
- CPR certified
- Flexibility
- Program planning
- Group supervision
- Emotional support
Certification
- Working on getting CHHA license.
- CPR trained.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Recreation Assistant
Excelcare Home Health
01.2023 - 05.2023
Hospitality Aide
EXCELCARE
12.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology Pre-med
William Paterson University of New Jersey
High School Diploma -
North Brunswick Township Highschool