Thaddeus Thompson
Warrensville Heights,OH
Summary
Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness, and happiness.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2003
2003
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Rhythm of Life
Cleveland, OH
11.2025 - Current
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care.
- Supported client engagement through recreational and social activities.
- Implemented behavior support plans to encourage positive interactions.
- Developed and implemented individual support plans for clients.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure consistent care for clients.
- Facilitated recreational activities to promote social interactions among clients.
- Monitored client behavior and reported changes to supervisors promptly.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and services provided.
- Engaged in training sessions to enhance skills in direct support techniques.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
Independent Care Provider
Independent Care Provider
Detroit, Michigan
12.2021 - 05.2025
- Provided personalized care and support to clients in their homes.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Administered medications as per care plans and instructions.
- Ensured a safe and clean environment for clients at all times.
- Respected client confidentiality while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
- Performed light housekeeping duties, including laundry, vacuuming and meal preparation.
- Assisted with physical therapy exercises prescribed by a doctor or therapist.
Medical Courier
Biotech Labratory
Novi, Michigan
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Transported medical samples between facilities in compliance with safety protocols.
- Managed inventory of supplies and equipment for laboratory operations.
- Coordinated delivery schedules to ensure timely sample transfers.
- Maintained accurate tracking of all deliveries and pickups.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during transportation procedures.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials in a timely manner.
- Communicated effectively with laboratory staff regarding delivery schedules.
- Monitored vehicle maintenance and reported issues promptly.
- Organized routes to optimize delivery efficiency and minimize delays.
- Prepared documentation for each delivery, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Provided exceptional customer service during interactions with clients.
- Delivered medical supplies and equipment to healthcare facilities.
- Followed established protocols when transporting hazardous materials.
- Responded quickly to any changes or requests from dispatch personnel.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive materials.
- Inspected vehicles daily to ensure safety on the roadways.
- Utilized GPS navigation technology for efficient routing of deliveries.
- Verified orders for accuracy before deliveries were made.
- Recorded accurate mileage for each delivery route.
Wheelchair Driver
Provide A Ride
Warrensville Heights, Ohio
10.2013 - 04.2017
- Transported clients safely to appointments using specialized wheelchair-accessible vehicles.
- Assisted clients with entering and exiting vehicles while ensuring comfort and safety.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and functionality through regular inspections and minor repairs.
- Transported clients safely to various appointments and destinations.
- Assisted passengers with boarding and disembarking from vehicles.
- Maintained cleanliness and orderliness of the transportation vehicles.
- Communicated effectively with clients to ensure comfort during rides.
- Monitored schedules to ensure timely pickups and drop-offs.
- Adhered to safety regulations while operating wheelchair-accessible vehicles.
- Coordinated with dispatch to report any delays or issues promptly.
- Reported any mechanical problems or maintenance needs of vehicles immediately to supervisor or fleet manager for repairs or replacement parts if necessary.
- Provided assistance to passengers with special needs or physical disabilities while entering and exiting the vehicle.
- Demonstrated proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, seat belts, when assisting passengers with special needs.
- Adhered strictly to all applicable laws governing driving a commercial vehicle.
- Loaded and unloaded wheelchairs, walkers, scooters, oxygen tanks. into and out of the wheelchair van safely.
- Verified passenger information such as destination address, contact number, before beginning a trip.
- Operated wheelchair lifts and ramps safely while loading and unloading passengers in wheelchairs.
- Completed paperwork related to client services rendered within required timelines.
Education
Mumford High School
Detroit, MichiganTimeline
Direct Support Professional
Rhythm of Life
11.2025 - Current
Independent Care Provider
Independent Care Provider
12.2021 - 05.2025
Medical Courier
Biotech Labratory
04.2019 - 04.2020
Wheelchair Driver
Provide A Ride
10.2013 - 04.2017
Mumford High School