Tia Monique Thomas
Imperial
Summary
I am seeking a company where I can use my experience and education to help the company meet and surpass its goals. I want to excel in this field with hard work, perseverance and dedication.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Mackenzie Care Home
Imperial
10.2022 - Current
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
Social Worker Assistant
Imperial Valley Social Services-BJM
El Centro
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Interviewed clients and family members to compile and document information on medical, social, educational and institutional history.
- Worked closely with family members to establish healthy communication patterns within households.
- Provided assertive community-based rehabilitation and case management services to high-risk mentally ill patients.
Office Assistant / Dispatch
MJC Corp
Calexico
10.2017 - 12.2019
- Schedule drivers to make deliveries and pick up packages or shipments from customers
- Communicate with customers to record details about shipments, arrange pick up times and discuss any special handling issues
- Set up driver routes
- Review drivers' logs and maintain various records, such as those pertaining to dispatched calls, vehicle repair, freight bills, and arrival times
Office Assistant
TO Transport Corp
Imperial
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Coordinates assigned projects and/or program components (such as, drug testing, bus routing, fleet fuel, payroll, fleet maintenance programs, etc.) for the purpose of completing activities and/or delivering services in compliance with established guidelines and in a timely fashion
- Prepares a variety of correspondence, reports and other materials (e.g
- Purchase orders, budget reports, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information
- Processes a variety of documents and materials (e.g
- Time sheets, work orders, requisitions, travel reimbursements, etc.) for the purpose of disseminating information in compliance with established administrative guidelines
Courtesy Clerk
Vons
Brawley
12.2010 - 06.2011
- Greet, assist and answer customers' questions
- Bag customer's purchased items
- Clean the work area and gather shopping carts from the parking lot
Child Monitor
Vasquez Family Day Care
Calipatria
03.2010 - 08.2010
- Observed and monitored children's play activities
- Taught children simple painting, drawing and handcrafts
- Served meals and snacks to children
File Clerk
Calipatria Fire Department
Calipatria
07.2009 - 09.2009
- Answered phone calls
- Made copies and filed documents
- Cleaned office
Education
Associates Degree in Arts - Liberal Studies - General Option
Imperial Valley College
03.2025
High School Diploma -
Calipatria High School
Calipatria06.2011
Skills
- Teamwork
- Creativity
- Time Management
- Positive Attitude
- Leadership
- Communication
- Bilingual
- Report writing
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Care plan management
- Crisis management
- Safety monitoring
- Life skills training
- Transportation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Patient care
- Indirect patient care
- First aid and CPR
- Behavior redirection
- Client advocacy
- Client transportation
- Transportation assistance
- Medication administration
- De-escalation techniques
- Behavioral support
- Client documentation
- First aid and safety
- Positive reinforcement
- Hygiene assistance
- Problem-solving
- Goal setting
- Compassionate client care
- Daily living support
- Behavioral management
- Social skills development
- Client safety and first aid
- Empathy and patience
- Verbal and written communication
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Mackenzie Care Home
10.2022 - Current
Social Worker Assistant
Imperial Valley Social Services-BJM
10.2021 - 01.2023
Office Assistant / Dispatch
MJC Corp
10.2017 - 12.2019
Office Assistant
TO Transport Corp
08.2014 - 05.2015
Courtesy Clerk
Vons
12.2010 - 06.2011
Child Monitor
Vasquez Family Day Care
03.2010 - 08.2010
File Clerk
Calipatria Fire Department
07.2009 - 09.2009
Associates Degree in Arts - Liberal Studies - General Option
Imperial Valley College
High School Diploma -
Calipatria High School