TILLMON HOWARD
Pineville
Summary
Compassionate Direct Care Staff Member known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in behavioral support, personal care assistance, and medication administration. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to enhance client well-being and support team objectives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Direct Care Staff Member
Westside Rehabilitation Center
Alexandria
07.2025 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care.
- Monitored resident behavior and reported changes to the nursing staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in common areas and resident rooms.
- Supported recreational activities to enhance resident engagement and social interaction.
- Documented resident progress and care provided in daily logs.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure consistent care for residents.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure environment for residents.
- Communicated effectively with residents to build trust and rapport.
- Utilized appropriate techniques when dealing with challenging behaviors.
- Provided personal care to clients, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Supported client rights in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and ethical standards.
- Ensured safety of all clients in accordance with facility regulations.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving client health or safety.
- Adhered to professional standards, facility policies and procedures.
- Encouraged socialization among clients through recreational activities.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or other destinations as needed.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
Supports and services for disabled adults
Pinecrest Supports and Services Center
Pineville
10.2022 - 06.2025
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
Front Cashier
Brookshire Grocery Company
Alexandria
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Processed customer transactions efficiently at the checkout counter.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and store navigation.
- Maintained a clean and organized checkout area for optimal service.
- Handled cash, credit, and gift card transactions accurately and securely.
- Balanced cash drawers at the beginning and end of each shift.
- Verified age requirements for restricted products.
- Processed customer payments for purchases using cash registers and credit card terminals.
- Maintained accurate records of transactions including sales, returns and exchanges.
- Handled money, checks, coupons and gift cards securely according to company policy.
- Scanned bar codes, verified accuracy of prices and totaled bills for payment.
- Handled cash, card, check, gift card and coupon transactions for customer purchases.
Education
Peabody High School
Alexandria, LASkills
- Personal care
- Resident monitoring
- Safety protocols
- Documentation practices
- Behavioral techniques
- Client advocacy
- Crisis response
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Housekeeping
- Emergency response
- Social skills
- Nutrition monitoring
- Individualized care planning
- Medication management
- Mobility assistance
- Disability awareness
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Direct Care Staff Member
Westside Rehabilitation Center
07.2025 - Current
Supports and services for disabled adults
Pinecrest Supports and Services Center
10.2022 - 06.2025
Front Cashier
Brookshire Grocery Company
07.2021 - 10.2022
Peabody High School