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Steven Thomas

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

  • I worked in the Laundry department for four years.
  • I worked in EMS the last eight years.
  • I am currently working as a Health Aide, screening employees and visitors as they enter the building.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Health Aide-Screener

Phoenix VA Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
02.2022 - Current
  • Screen all employees and visitors for signs and symptoms of COVID 19
  • Follow established protocols to screen all VA employees
  • Screen and verify visitor/vendors prior to entering the building
  • Follow established protocols to limit entrance to the building
  • Observe employees for obvious signs of illness
  • Provide employees with new medical face mask
  • Ensure that the reason for visit is in accordance with protocols
  • Question visitors about symptoms and signs, possible exposure
  • Observe visitors/vendors for obvious signs of sickness
  • Accurately record required information on Visitor Screen Log
  • Ensure visitor has medical mask and is wearing appropriately
  • Help with general light housekeeping and transportation arrangements

Laborer

Phoenix VA Hospital
Phoenix, AZ
02.2012 - Current
  • Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
  • Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects.
  • Organized materials, tools and equipment to supply team members.
  • Observed site safety rules to maximize protections for team members and equipment.
  • Read and understood orders to accurately measure, cut and lay out needed materials.
  • Operated equipment such as fork trucks and skidders.
  • Determined materials needed for daily shift and loaded vehicles with equipment and supplies.
  • Learned basic carpentry, painting and plastering.
  • Maintained and repaired facilities, equipment and tools.
  • Completed paving roads, hauling materials and digging ditches.
  • Used measuring tools such as gauges and tape measure to identify conforming parts during production.
  • Prepared and cleaned surfaces for rebuilding purposes by removing damaged tiles, bricks and mortar.
  • Used radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators and ground workers.
  • Managed loading and unloading of routine shipments, maintaining organized and secure materials to minimize damage.
  • Interpreted job site supervisor's orders and technical documentation to complete accurate work.
  • Collected measurements and marked locations as part of project preparations.
  • Recognized and reported potential project challenges and assisted with solutions.
  • Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
  • Measured dimensions of finished pieces for conformance to specifications.
  • Constructed and broke down temporary retaining walls and scaffolding to support project needs.
  • Produced parts and assemblies quickly and efficiently within tolerances.
  • Erected and removed temporary structures such as trench liners and scaffolding to meet team needs.
  • Performed maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities.
  • Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
  • Directed traffic away from hazardous locations to protect team members and general public.
  • Updated logs and reported on job progress.
  • Reviewed blueprints and job specifications to plan completion and estimate project costs.
  • Removed imperfections and applied chemical solutions to treat materials and achieve smooth finishes.
  • Obtained permits and organized supplies for each job.
  • Maintained strong background in plumbing, carpentry, painting and plastering to assist with various construction projects.

Aviation Crash Fire Rescueman

United States Marine Corps
Atlanta, GA
03.1988 - 06.1993

Please see previous entry.

Aviation Crash Fire Rescueman

United States Marine Corps
Miami, FL
12.1976 - 08.1981
  • Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.
  • Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
  • Administered first aid and conducted emergent response management.
  • Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
  • Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
  • Prepared incident reports detailing personnel, location and results of each call.
  • Evaluated areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots.
  • Provided station tours, pre-incident surveys and installed smoke detectors to provide fire education to public.
  • Performed maintenance on water tanks, fire hoses and other firefighting equipment.
  • Inspected alarms, hydrants, sprinkler systems and standpipe systems for operational use to minimize incidents.
  • Filled firetrucks with water, sandbags and gas to maintain proper supply of materials in trucks.
  • Inspected fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties.
  • Maintained close contact with dispatch to receive and share information about current fires, equipment movements and incoming personnel.

Education

High School Diploma -

Norland Senior High
Miami, Florida
06.1977

Skills

  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
  • Ability to effectively present information to patients, families and other employees or the organization
  • I am effective in customer service
  • I have good judgement in difficult situations and I know when to ask for assistance
  • I am comfortable asking questions regarding the purpose of visit
  • I am comfortable with fluctuating work load(periods of business and periods of quiet)
  • I am able to stand for fifteen minutes at a time

Timeline

Health Aide-Screener

Phoenix VA Medical Center
02.2022 - Current

Laborer

Phoenix VA Hospital
02.2012 - Current

Aviation Crash Fire Rescueman

United States Marine Corps
03.1988 - 06.1993

Aviation Crash Fire Rescueman

United States Marine Corps
12.1976 - 08.1981

High School Diploma -

Norland Senior High
Steven Thomas