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Dominique Huewitt

Dominique Huewitt

Tallahassee,Florida

Summary

To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Unit Treatment Rehab Specialist Supervisor

Florida State Hospital
Chattahoochee, FL
01.2018 - 08.2021

Unit treatment rehab specialist provide daily care and support to patients. Assist patients with daily activities, including eating, bathing and movement.

  • A caring and supportive attitude;
  • Good communication skills;
    the ability to relate to people from a wide range of backgrounds;
    patience, discretion and a high level of professionalism;
  • Mediation and negotiation skills;
    emergency response skills; and.
    ability to prioritize situations.
  • Maintained safe environment for mental health-patient.
  • Documented client progress in confidential files.
  • Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
  • Motivated and supervised several staff members Unit Treatment Rehab Specialist (UTRS) and Human Service Worker (HSW) in delivering quality patient care.
  • Generated and reviewed incident reports, including employee write-ups, actualizing appropriate corrective action plans to mitigate ongoing and potential situations.
  • Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private and updated as needed.
  • Assessed facility and equipment for repair and replacement needs to maintain quality of therapeutic care.
  • Scheduled providers according to patient need to use resources efficiently.

Direct Support Worker

Tallahassee Developmental Center
Tallahassee, Florida
03.2019 - 09.2020
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.

Team Leader

Apalachicola Forest Youth
Hosford, FL
08.2015 - 09.2019
  • Help the youth gain decision making, problem solving, coping, educational, and social skills which will help them avoid legal and other difficulties in the future.
  • Transport juveniles to and from court hearings, medical facilities, classes or recreational activities
  • Patrolling secure facility to ensure it is clean, secure, and well-maintained
  • Supervising inmates throughout the day, including meal time and recreational time
  • Completing incident reports and daily reports when violence or disorder erupts
  • Providing intensive security for juveniles with higher risk or security status
  • Enforce the rules and regulations of the correctional facility
  • Reporting breaches of security or inappropriate behavior to supervisors

Correctional Officer

Department Of Corrections
Wakulla, Florida
04.2017 - 10.2018
  • Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
  • Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
  • Cleaned prisoner holding areas to prevent spread of disease or infection.
  • Supervised and directed inmates movement during various activities on prison grounds.
  • Directed activities of inmate crews working on maintenance, operations, farming and construction projects.
  • Investigated attempted escapes and conducted searches for escaped inmates.
  • Verified facility security by inspecting plumbing, outside areas, locks and cells for potential hazards.
  • Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
  • Completed dorm sanitation and maintenance checks and reported results to management.
  • Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
  • Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
  • Restrained juvenile inmates when disturbances required physical intervention.
  • Maintained custody and control of inmates housed in secure housing units.
  • Led intake and processing of inmates by handling paperwork, searches, interviews and fingerprinting.
  • Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
  • Issued cleaning supplies, comfort items, laundry and all basic meals.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
  • Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints and searches.
  • Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
  • Arranged for medical and dental care of inmates.
  • Delivered inmates to work sites and returned safely by following protocols.
  • Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.

Security Officer

Palmetto Security Services
Tallahassee, FL
09.2012 - 11.2015
  • Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
  • Authorized entrance papers and granted or denied entrance to building.
  • Operated detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
  • Inspected suspicious activities and monitored premises for criminal acts and rule infractions.
  • Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of employees and visitors daily.
  • Warned offenders about rule infractions and violations and verbally evicted violators from premises.
  • Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
  • Operated scanning equipment to view internal structures of luggage, purses and other bags to check for prohibited items.
  • Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations within minutes to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.

Customer Service/Cashier

Wal-Mart Stores
Tallahassee, FL
04.2007 - 10.2011
  • Operated cash register and handled checks, credit and debit cards, as well as cash.
  • Provided customer service to patrons.
  • Greeted customers as they entered the store.
  • Assisted customers with returning items.

Cashier Server

Subway
Tallahassee, FL
09.2008 - 05.2010
  • Operated cash register and handled credit and debit card transactions.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area.
  • Replenished items as needed.
  • Provided customer service by preparing orders.
  • Worked closely with supervisor to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
  • Used cash registers and POS systems to request and record customer orders and compute bills.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items for dissatisfied customers.
  • Counted cash in register drawer at beginning and end of shift.
  • Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales.
  • Prepared beverages and filled food orders for customers.

Education

High School Diploma -

James S. Rickards
3013 Jim Lee Road Tallahassee,Florida 32301
05.2007

Skills

  • Strong Interpersonal communication skills
  • Relay information in a concise and clear manner
  • Remain calm, courteous and respectful (even when customers are angry and argumentative)
  • Responsible for processing and servicing inbound calls from customers/clients
  • Quickly research and investigate issues that concern a customer
  • Problem analysis and problem solving
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Credit/Debit transactions on a register
  • Customer service
  • Decision making
  • Mental health treatment and discharge plans
  • Certified State Health Worker
  • Written Communication
  • Good listening skills
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Staff Management
  • Care Planning
  • Case management
  • Rehabilitation treatment planning
  • Client needs assessment
  • Client records management
  • Client advocacy
  • Good telephone etiquette
  • Teamwork
  • Organization and Time management
  • Supervision
  • Cultural awareness
  • Patient Care
  • Rehabilitation
  • Patient Safety
  • Therapeutic Exercise
  • ADLs Assistance
  • Patient evaluations

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR Certified

Timeline

Direct Support Worker

Tallahassee Developmental Center
03.2019 - 09.2020

Unit Treatment Rehab Specialist Supervisor

Florida State Hospital
01.2018 - 08.2021

Correctional Officer

Department Of Corrections
04.2017 - 10.2018

Team Leader

Apalachicola Forest Youth
08.2015 - 09.2019

Security Officer

Palmetto Security Services
09.2012 - 11.2015

Cashier Server

Subway
09.2008 - 05.2010

Customer Service/Cashier

Wal-Mart Stores
04.2007 - 10.2011

High School Diploma -

James S. Rickards
Dominique Huewitt