Briana Thomas
Levittown
Summary
Dedicated CNA skilled in compassionate care, client support, and behavioral intervention. Committed to improving patient well-being through effective communication and attention to detail.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Homewatch CareGiversInc
Langhorne
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare providers.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Administered medication according to prescribed schedules and instructions.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at home.
- Collaborated with families to discuss care plans and address concerns.
- Documented client progress and care provided in detailed reports.
- Assisted with light housekeeping tasks to promote a comfortable living space.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Maintained clean and well-organized a clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
- Provided mental and emotional support to enhance clients' overall well-being.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Assisted client with understanding medication schedules and proper dosages.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and provided necessary transportation and assistance.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure.
- Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills such as grooming and hygiene habits.
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
- Facilitated recreational activities like reading and games to promote client engagement and enjoyment.
- Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
- Answered patient calls promptly, providing assistance or referring them to appropriate personnel when needed.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Collected information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, and doctors.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Prepared and served meals according to prescribed diets to ensure clients' nutritional needs were met.
- Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading, and board games.
- Maintained updated records and safeguarded patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
- Massaged patients or applied liniment, alcohol rubs or heat-lamp stimulation.
Behavior Technician
Kind Behavior Health
Wake Forest
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Implemented behavior intervention plans for clients with developmental disorders.
- Assisted in collecting and documenting client data during therapy sessions.
- Collaborated with team members to develop individualized treatment strategies.
- Trained clients in social skills through structured activities and play interactions.
- Monitored client progress and reported observations to supervisors regularly.
- Ensured a safe and supportive environment for all clients during sessions.
- Engaged clients with positive reinforcement techniques, fostering motivation and enhancing behavior.
- Attended team meetings to discuss client needs and treatment adjustments.
- Maintained detailed records of sessions including progress notes, daily logs, incident reports and program updates.
- Instructed clients in social skills training techniques such as positive reinforcement, prompting, and shaping behaviors.
- Supported clients in developing self-help skills such as dressing, toileting, eating independently.
- Observed clients in structured and unstructured activities to identify improvement opportunities and reinforce positive behaviors.
- Encouraged positive behavior by providing rewards or praise for desired behaviors.
- Monitored client's progress towards identified goals through data collection and analysis.
- Provided crisis management when needed by utilizing de-escalation techniques such as redirection or calming strategies.
- Applied proven strategies to positively affect client behaviors.
- Identified and addressed individual problems using clinical team recommendations and solutions.
- Provided direct behavioral intervention services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
- Understood autism spectrum disorder, associated behaviors and optimum treatments.
- Exercised confidentiality and discretion to maintain HIPAA requirements.
- Cultivated relationships with fellow staff members to enhance team collaboration.
- Facilitated peer social interactions through verbal prompts and physical guidance, enhancing communication skills and social engagement.
- Planned and implemented individualized interventions as part of behavior treatment plans.
- Assisted in the development of communication systems using visual supports such as picture exchange systems.
- Assisted with building life and social skills useful for everyday activities and interactions.
- Attended review, progress and clinical team meetings.
- Conducted functional assessments, collected data, and implemented behavior plans based on assessments.
- Communicated with patients' family members to explain treatment process, answer questions and maintain relationships.
- Implemented evidence-based practices such as discrete trial teaching and natural environment teaching.
- Reviewed data and progress reports with management and specialists to strategize program improvements.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on teaching appropriate behavior modification techniques.
- Attended workshops and seminars related to Autism Spectrum Disorder and ABA best practices.
- Participated in continuing education and in-service training to advance skills.
- Collaborated with families to provide support strategies for home-based interventions.
Behavior Technician
Mosiac Pediatrics
Wake Forest
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Implemented behavior intervention plans for clients with developmental disorders.
- Collaborated with team members to develop individualized treatment strategies.
- Trained clients in social skills through structured activities and play interactions, enhancing their ability to engage with peers.
- Monitored client progress and reported observations to supervisors regularly.
- Ensured a safe and supportive environment for all clients during sessions.
- Engaged clients using positive reinforcement techniques to promote desired behaviors.
- Attended team meetings to discuss client needs and treatment adjustments.
- Maintained detailed records of sessions including progress notes, daily logs, incident reports and program updates.
- Instructed clients in social skills training techniques such as positive reinforcement, prompting, and shaping behaviors.
- Supported clients in developing self-help skills such as dressing, toileting, eating independently.
- Observed clients during both structured and unstructured activities to identify potential areas for improvement or reinforcement.
- Encouraged positive behavior by providing rewards or praise for desired behaviors.
- Monitored client progress toward goals through data collection and analysis, ensuring timely adjustments to interventions.
- Provided crisis management when needed by utilizing de-escalation techniques such as redirection or calming strategies.
- Applied proven strategies to positively affect client behaviors.
- Identified and addressed individual challenges by implementing clinical team recommendations, contributing to tailored treatment approaches.
- Provided direct behavioral intervention services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
- Understood autism spectrum disorder, associated behaviors and optimum treatments.
- Exercised confidentiality and discretion to maintain HIPAA requirements.
- Cultivated relationships with fellow staff members to enhance team collaboration.
- Facilitated social interactions between peers by providing verbal prompts or physical guidance when necessary.
- Planned and implemented individualized interventions as part of behavior treatment plans.
- Assisted in the development of communication systems using visual supports such as picture exchange systems.
Education
CNA Certification - Healthcare
Care Bridge Academy
Philadelphia, PA03-2026
GED -
Frankford High
Philadelphia, PA07-2005
Skills
- Patient care
- Health monitoring
- Vital signs monitoring
- Recording vital signs
- Patient documentation
- Clinical documentation and reporting
- Progress documentation
- Care plan implementation
- Documentation
- Crisis management
- Safety procedures
- First aid and safety
- Infection control
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Mobility support
- Ambulation assistance
- Mobility activities
- Patient transport
- Patient transportation
- Light housekeeping
- Behavioral intervention
- Behavioral support
- Dementia support
- Emotional support
- Spiritual support and companionship
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Compassionate client care
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Exercise program support
- Physical therapy support
- Catheter care assistance
- Bedside care
- Infection control
- Exercise program support
- Dressing assistance
Certification
Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Homewatch CareGiversInc
09.2024 - 05.2025
Behavior Technician
Kind Behavior Health
05.2024 - 09.2024
Behavior Technician
Mosiac Pediatrics
07.2022 - 05.2023
CNA Certification - Healthcare
Care Bridge Academy
GED -
Frankford High