Yaye Thomas
Canal Winchester,OH
Summary
Compassionate Direct Support Professional with extensive experience at Careforth, skilled in medication administration and client support. Proven ability to enhance quality of life through tailored care plans and effective communication. Adept at fostering independence and building strong relationships, ensuring clients achieve personal goals while maintaining dignity and safety.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Careforth
Columbus, OH
02.2019 - Current
- Assist individual with daily living activities, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.
- Follow Implemented person-centered care plans to address unique needs and preferences of client
- Facilitate communication between clients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
- Monitor client progress and documented observations to inform care adjustments and interventions.
- Conduct skill-building activities to support social interaction and improve life skills among clients.
- Develop engaging recreational programs to enhance client well-being and promote community involvement.
- Advocate for client rights and needs within various settings, ensuring respectful treatment and access to services.
- Maintain clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assist client with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Enhance quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Support clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Assist clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Monitor medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Assist disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Facilitate social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Transport clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
Caregiver
Divine Home Health Care
Gahanna, OH
01.2013 - 12.2025
- Provided compassionate care to clients, fostering a supportive and nurturing environment.
- Assisted with daily living activities, enhancing client independence and quality of life.
- Monitored health conditions, reporting changes to healthcare professionals for timely interventions.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules, ensuring adherence and safety.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Direct Support Professional
A Silver Lining
Columbus, OH
01.2009 - 10.2023
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.
- Implemented person-centered care plans to address unique needs and preferences of clients.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
- Monitored client progress and documented observations to inform care adjustments and interventions.
- Developed engaging recreational programs to enhance client well-being and promote community involvement.
- Advocated for client rights and needs within various settings, ensuring respectful treatment and access to services.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Improved client self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and financial management.
- Administered medication under supervision, ensuring adherence to healthcare plans.
Education
High School Diploma -
UCAD
Columbus, OH05.1992
Skills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Medication administration
- Behavioral management
- Compassionate caregiving
- Client documentation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Decision-making support
- Health and safety requirements
- Relationship building
- Direct patient care
- Transportation
- Appointment scheduling
- ADL support
- Patient management
- Care plan management
- Transportation assistance
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Daily living support
- Empathy and patience
- HIPAA compliance
- Verbal and written communication
- Behavioral support
- Life skills training
- Report writing
- Personal care assistance
- CPR certification
- Fast learner
- First aid certification
- Medication management
- Cooking meals
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Clear communication
Certification
Medication Administration
CPR and First Aid
8 hours Direct support Training
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Careforth
02.2019 - Current
Caregiver
Divine Home Health Care
01.2013 - 12.2025
Direct Support Professional
A Silver Lining
01.2009 - 10.2023
High School Diploma -
UCAD