Thomas Pitts
Summary
Hardworking with wide-ranging skills in troubleshooting, Works great with team members and smoothly handles different assignments. Thorough in completing tasks with focus on quality. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Specialist
Progressive Living
Mankato, MN
10.2023 - Current
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of direct support services.
- Delivered comprehensive, client-focused care by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of each individual''s specific health concerns and modifying support strategies accordingly.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively through de-escalation techniques and non-violent crisis intervention strategies when necessary.
- Assisted with daily living activities such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, and housekeeping tasks, promoting self-sufficiency when possible.
General Maintenance Worker
State Of Minnesota
04.2021 - 05.2023
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Change Light Bulbs
- Supply Patient workers with all of their cleaning supplies
- run various cleaning machinery
- shovel snow and put down salt
- clean carpets
- move furniture as assigned
Food Service Worker
State Of Minnesota
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Worked on the tray line, putting food on trays according to the diet of the patient.
- Told others what to put on trays according to the diets.
- Emptied garbage's
- Washed dishes
- Packed snack bags
- Prepped snacks and got things ready for next day
Prep Cook
Red Lobster
01.2018 - 09.2020
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
- I've done all phases up to prep cook, in the red lobster kitchen. I've washed dishes, Baked biscuits and performed other duties as asked or assigned. Now i prep the food for the cooks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lake Crystal High School
Skills
- General maintenance
- Heavy lifting
- Working with Teams
- Patience and understanding
- Safety awareness
- Transportation Assistance
- First aid and safety
- Health and safety requirements
- Transportation
- Goal Setting
- Time Management
- Fast Learner
Timeline
Direct Support Specialist
Progressive Living
10.2023 - Current
General Maintenance Worker
State Of Minnesota
04.2021 - 05.2023
Food Service Worker
State Of Minnesota
08.2020 - 04.2021
Prep Cook
Red Lobster
01.2018 - 09.2020
High School Diploma -
Lake Crystal High School