Tayanna Thomas
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with experience in home health care and nursing home settings. Expertise in supporting daily living needs, ensuring safety and cleanliness, and fostering effective communication within teams. Committed to delivering patient-centered care that promotes comfort and dignity. Prepared to contribute caregiving experience and strong work ethic to a Patient Care Technician position.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietary Server
Commonwealth Senior Living
Virginia Beach, Virginia
04.2024 - Current
- Served residents meals in dining room and private suites
- Followed dietary orders and special meal instructions from care team
- Set up trays with correct portions, condiments, and beverages
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Monitored expiration dates on food products and discarded expired items accordingly.
- Reported food issues and resident concerns to dietary supervisor
- Ensured correct meal portions matched resident dietary needs against resident diet cards before delivery
Patient Care Assistant
Comfort Keepers Home Care
Chesapeake
05.2025 - 04.2026
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene.
- Provided assistance with toileting, mobility, and safe transfers as needed.
- Supported clients with daily routines while promoting comfort, dignity, and independence.
- Prepared meals and assisted clients with feeding when necessary.
- Observed and reported changes in clients’ conditions or needs to the appropriate supervisor.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to clients.
- Followed care plans, safety procedures, and client confidentiality guidelines.
- Performed light housekeeping and maintained a clean, safe environment.
Education
Archbishop Ryan
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Meal Preparation and Food Safety
- Infection Control and Safety Awareness
- Sanitation practices
- Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Patient Comfort and Dignity
- Following Instructions and Care Procedures
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability and Reliability
- Time Management and Organization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Compassionate Care and Empathy
- Patient Care and Customer Service
- Maintaining Patient Confidentiality
Certification
Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Training: Successfully completed and passed employer-sponsored training; credential documentation being requested.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training: Completed coursework; Virginia state CNA certification exam pending.
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Comfort Keepers Home Care
05.2025 - 04.2026
Dietary Server
Commonwealth Senior Living
04.2024 - Current
Archbishop Ryan