Tamara Thomas
Dothan,AL
Summary
Compassionate Youth Care Specialist with expertise in positive reinforcement, youth supervision, and mental health support. Committed to fostering safe environments and promoting personal growth.
Youth care professional prepared to make positive impact in supporting youth development. Proven track record in creating safe and nurturing environments, fostering growth and resilience. Highly collaborative, adaptable, and focused on achieving team goals while meeting individual needs.
Results-driven professional specializing in life skills instruction and CPR. Proven ability to create safe, engaging environments for youth, promoting personal growth through tailored support strategies and positive reinforcement techniques.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Care Specialist
Twin Oaks Juvenile Development
Graceville, FL
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Supported youth in daily activities, fostering a safe and engaging environment.
- Assisted in implementing behavioral intervention plans to promote positive outcomes.
- Monitored youth behavior and provided guidance to encourage personal growth.
- Collaborated with team members to develop tailored support strategies for individuals.
- Substituted in absence of teachers during school hours.
Mental Health Technician 2
Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center
Dothan, AL
10.2016 - 03.2023
- Monitored patient behavior and provided support during therapeutic activities.
- Assisted in implementing individualized care plans under supervision of mental health professionals.
- Documented patient progress and reported changes in behavior to clinical staff.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting engagement and communication among participants.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols and effective patient interaction techniques.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Promoted a safe, therapeutic environment by enforcing facility policies and maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
- Supported patients in daily activities, promoting independence and skill-building.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
- Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
- Charted on each patient daily.
Home Health Aide
Better Home Health Care Agency
Rockville Centre, NY
06.2014 - 01.2016
- Provided personalized care to clients, ensuring comfort and safety in daily activities.
- Assisted with medication management, adhering to prescribed schedules and protocols.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns to healthcare professionals.
- Coordinated with family members to develop care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
Education
High School Diploma -
Freeport High School
Freeport, NYSkills
- Professional boundaries
- Self-care techniques
- Positive reinforcement
- Mental health support
- First aid and CPR
- Youth supervision
- Life skills instruction
- Group and individual sessions
Timeline
Youth Care Specialist
Twin Oaks Juvenile Development
04.2023 - 04.2024
Mental Health Technician 2
Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center
10.2016 - 03.2023
Home Health Aide
Better Home Health Care Agency
06.2014 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
Freeport High School