Tashana Thompson
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resident Assistant
Heartis Senior Living
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Assist clients in their activities of daily living such as toileting, bathing, and grooming.
- Perform light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning, dusting, and vacuuming while maintaining a safe and clean environment.
- Provide companionship on a daily basis by lending an ear or a shoulder to lean on.
- Prepare food to ensure that hygiene standards are met and that doctors' orders are being followed.
- Maintain a safe and clean environment.
- Observe elderly for signs of deterioration or concern and report them to the family or doctor on an immediate basis.
- Arrange medicines to be taken on schedule by providing appropriate reminders or administering medication only upon doctor's orders.
Lead Resident Assistant
Family Tree Residential Facilities
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Assist clients in their activities of daily living assisting with independence.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
Resident Assistant (Memory Care)
Brookdale Senior Living
03.2019 - 12.2019
- Attended, participated, and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
- Organized and hosted social and educational events for residents to foster meaningful connections and community spirit.
- Assisted residents with daily dental and mouth care, bath functions, and hair care.
- Changed bed linens, dumped trash, and smoothly handled maintenance issues to promote resident comfort.
Resident Assistant (Memory Care)
Heritage Senior Communities
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided emotional support to seniors, fostering positive relationships and enhancing their overall mental health.
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Coordinated closely with family members on updates regarding their loved one''s condition while respecting privacy.
Resident Assistant
Best Choice Community Living
10.2017 - 10.2018
- Responded to room transfers, incident reports, and maintenance requests.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among roommates and neighbors by mediating discussions and proposing fair solutions.
- Monitored and inspected residence hall rooms to determine safety and manage maintenance issues.
- Assisted with move-in/move-out processes, reducing wait times and ensuring smooth transitions for incoming and outgoing residents.
- Developed valuable life skills in residents, including time management, conflict resolution, and effective communication.
Education
High School Diploma -
New School For Community Service
Milwaukee, WI2016
Skills
- Customer Service
- Leadership
- Team player
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong communication Written and Verbal
- People Management
- Medication Administration
- Caregiving
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Respectful and Compassionate
Certification
- CBRF, Present
- First Aid and Choking
- Fire Safety
- Medication Administration
- Standard Precautions
Timeline
Resident Assistant
Heartis Senior Living
05.2023 - 10.2023
Lead Resident Assistant
Family Tree Residential Facilities
01.2021 - 06.2021
Resident Assistant (Memory Care)
Brookdale Senior Living
03.2019 - 12.2019
Resident Assistant (Memory Care)
Heritage Senior Communities
10.2018 - 03.2019
Resident Assistant
Best Choice Community Living
10.2017 - 10.2018
High School Diploma -
New School For Community Service
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