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Todd Thayer

@toddthayer

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Experienced in-home caregiver providing attentive health support, safety, and compassionate daily living assistance.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can provide dependable, compassionate in-home support—monitoring health, handling daily needs and transportation, and using strong safety and time management to improve clients’ quality of life.

I’ve spent years providing in-home care, monitoring progress and documenting patient health status changes while following nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals. I keep a close eye on behavior and emotional responses to address concerns, protect clients from harm, and support both physical outcomes and overall happiness.

I also manage practical daily needs—household management, chores and errands, and transportation to appointments—while helping patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance like wheelchairs. My background includes assembly and general labor work where I inspected quality, used hand and power tools, and supported production through reliable, safety-focused execution.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

In Home Caregiver

Nelson and Gloria Towns

Jan 2013 - Aug 2024 (11 years 7 months)

Monitored patient health status changes and documented observations while following nutritional plans to prepare meals. Provided household support, transportation to appointments, mobility assistance, and end-of-life care to reduce burden on family members.

Patient Monitoring Transportation Mobility Emotional Support End Of Life Care

Metal Tube Bending and Labor

Manpower

Oct 2005 - Jun 2007 (1 year 8 months)

Performed general housekeeping and cleaning and supported production operations by moving materials between storage and production areas. Loaded and unloaded materials to keep workflows running smoothly.

General Labor Material Handling Loading And Unloading Housekeeping Safety and Compliance Time Management Communication Problem Solving

Assembly Line Worker

Asama Coldwater Manufacturing

Feb 2003 - Jul 2005 (2 years 5 months)

Assembled durable components and subassemblies with minimal supervision, supporting assembly milestones. Inspected items for defects, removed defective parts, and helped box and label products for shipment.

Defect Removal Subassembly Builds Safety and Compliance Time Management

Assembly Line Worker

Johnson Controls

Feb 1998 - Jun 2002 (4 years 4 months)

Assembled components with minimal supervision to meet expected project milestones. Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies using hand and power tools to support production.

Hand Power Tools Subassembly Builds Safety and Compliance Time Management Communication Skills Problem Solving

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Coldwater High School

High School Diploma, General Studies

Completed general studies coursework and graduated with a diploma.

U.S. Navy

Hull Maintenance Technician Training, Naval Hull Maintenance

1990 -

Trained as a Hull Maintenance Technician in welding/metalwork, corrosion control, and shipboard system maintenance. Learned maintenance procedures, safety protocols, and how to interpret technical documentation.

Kellogg Community College

Certificate, Criminal Justice

1994 -

Completed criminal justice coursework covering police, courts, and corrections, including legal frameworks and procedures. Built practical skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication for entry-level roles.

Branch Area Career Center

Construction Technology Program, Construction Technology

Completed hands-on training in construction technology, including framing, roofing, electrical, plumbing, and masonry. Covered safety protocols, blueprint reading, building codes, and basic project management concepts.