Linin Daniel Thomas
Springdale
Summary
Adept at multitasking and organization, I leveraged these skills at Elizabeth Richardson Center to enhance client well-being and independence, achieving notable improvements in life skills training. My compassionate caregiving, coupled with a proficiency in first aid and safety, significantly elevated care standards, reflecting positively on team performance and client satisfaction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Elizabeth Richardson Center
01.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- 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.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive support strategies for each client''s unique needs.
- Established strong relationships with local community resources to connect clients with additional supports as needed.
- Coordinated with families and other caregivers, ensuring cohesive approach to client support.
- Enhanced communication skills of non-verbal clients using alternative communication devices.
- Advocated for clients' needs and rights in various settings, enhancing their quality of life.
- Trained new staff on best practices in direct support, elevating overall quality of care provided.
- Monitored and reported changes in clients' health and well-being, enabling timely interventions.
- Improved clients' daily living skills with hands-on teaching and encouragement, promoting independence.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
Apparel Team Member
Walmart
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Operated cash register to process customer transactions.
- Maintained a clean and organized store environment, ensuring an enjoyable shopping experience for customers.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily sales goals, resulting in consistent achievement of targets.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing personalized assistance and styling recommendations.
- Helped maintain effective communication between departments within the store by regularly updating colleagues on changes related to products, sales or policies.
- Handled customer inquiries with professionalism and knowledge, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Participated in staff training sessions to enhance team skills and knowledge, leading to improved overall performance.
- Displayed and organized products in store to help customers locate products easily.
- Greeted and interacted with over customers to assist in selecting and locating merchandise.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
Crew Member
McDonald's
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
- Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
- Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
- Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.
- Ensured proper food storage protocols were followed, contributing to improved food safety measures within the establishment.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing friendly and efficient service at the register.
- Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Trained new team members on procedures, customer service, and sales techniques.
- Enhanced team productivity by maintaining a clean and organized workspace for crew members.
- Collaborated with fellow crew members for seamless shift transitions, ensuring smooth operations throughout the day.
- Addressed guest needs, questions, or concerns to create optimum experience onboard.
Education
High School Diploma -
Allps School of Innovation
Fayetteville AR05.2023
Skills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Compassionate caregiving
- Health and safety requirements
- Social skills development
- Safety monitoring
- Multitasking and organization
- Problem-solving
- Active listening
- Verbal and written communication
- Life skills training
- Personal care assistance
- Cooking meals
- Clear communication
Languages
Marshallese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Elizabeth Richardson Center
01.2023 - Current
Apparel Team Member
Walmart
10.2021 - 12.2021
Crew Member
McDonald's
03.2021 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Allps School of Innovation
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