Tanish Cramble
Hampton,VA
Summary
Devoted Caregiver, providing exemplary service to individuals in residential care environments with utmost respect and consideration. Supportive care professional, monitoring client behaviors and encouraging participation in healthy activities as noted within care plan. Deliberate role model, demonstrating healthy behavior for daily living and social interactions.
Caring and empathetic Caregiver with 18 years of experience providing therapeutic support for adults with disabilities. Competent planner, developer and implementer of complex individual program plans. Certified medication administrator, verifying patient medicine and nutrition plan adherence according to strict detail.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Needs Child Caregiver
The Caring Place
09.2015 - 03.2024
- Enhanced children''s social skills by organizing group activities and promoting positive interactions.
- Improved communication abilities of non-verbal children by introducing alternative communication methods, such as visual aids and sign language.
- Supported families in developing individualized care plans to address the specific needs of each child.
- Assisted special needs students with daily tasks, fostering independence and self-confidence.
- Assisted special needs students with daily tasks, fostering independence and self-confidence.
- Assisted special needs students with daily tasks, fostering independence and self-confidence.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create appropriate educational goals for each child, ensuring academic progress.
- Provided consistent emotional support to children during challenging situations, helping them develop coping strategies and resilience.
- Assisted special needs students with daily tasks, fostering independence and selfconfidence.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques tailored to individual children''s needs, resulting in reduced disruptive behaviors.
- Organized structured routines for daily activities, creating a sense of predictability and stability for the children.
- Conducted regular assessments of each child''s progress, adjusting care plans as needed to optimize growth and development.
- Facilitated parental involvement in their child''s education by maintaining open lines of communication and providing resources on relevant topics.
- Increased fine motor skills through engaging sensory play activities customized for each child''s level of ability.
- Nurtured strong relationships between caregivers and families by providing empathetic support during difficult times or transitions.
- Safeguarded the well-being of all children by diligently observing safety protocols and promptly addressing potential hazards in the environment.
- Tailored learning materials to accommodate diverse learning styles among special needs students, improving overall comprehension and retention rates.
- Developed creative problem-solving skills among special needs children through guided play sessions that encouraged critical thinking.
- Established trust-based relationships with special needs children, fostering a sense of security and comfort.
- Coordinated educational field trips that were accessible to all children, broadening their understanding of the world outside the classroom.
- Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress and shared updates with parents regularly, ensuring transparency and collaboration in the caregiving process.
- Provided emotional support to enhance well-being and coping skills.
- Prepared meals and snacks to provide proper nutrition and hydration.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to prevent accidents and promote health.
- Worked with individuals with special needs to increase social skills and independence.
Cashier Team Lead
K-Mart Department Store
08.1996 - 08.2015
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently processing transactions and addressing inquiries.
- Streamlined cashier operations for improved productivity and reduced wait times.
- Mentored junior cashiers with comprehensive training and ongoing guidance, boosting team performance.
- Managed cash registers, ensuring accurate accounting and reducing discrepancies in daily reports.
- Promoted store loyalty programs to increase repeat business and bolster customer relations.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, maintaining a positive brand image and fostering customer retention.
- Implemented new inventory procedures, optimizing stock levels and reducing out-of-stock occurrences.
- Assisted customers in locating products, providing knowledgeable recommendations based on their needs.
- Maintained a clean and inviting checkout area, contributing to an enjoyable shopping experience for customers.
- Balanced cash drawers at the end of each shift, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
- Scheduled breaks for team members, promoting a fair work environment while maximizing coverage during peak hours.
- Prepared daily sales reports for management review, highlighting key insights to drive future improvements in store performance.
- Assisted with merchandising tasks as needed to maintain store appearance standards and promote product visibility.
- Conducted regular audits of register funds, minimizing potential losses due to theft or error.
- Coordinated with other departments to address cross-functional concerns and improve overall store operations efficiency.
- Provided backup support during high traffic periods by stepping into cashier roles when necessary.
- Ensured compliance with company policies regarding returns, exchanges, and check acceptance procedures.
- Developed strong relationships with repeat customers through friendly service interactions.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by proactively addressing conflicts among team members.
- Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
- Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Processed both cash and card purchases and returns.
- Received and processed customer payments.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Trained, mentored, and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
- Trained team members on cash register operation and cash handling.
- Led opening and closing procedures and conducted cashier drops, cash control and vault monitoring.
- Increased customer loyalty and retention.
- Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
- Supervised cashiers to boost customer service levels, check accurate balance for transactions and promote smooth operations.
- Led cashiers and associates in providing thoughtful customer service.
- Educated employees on register use, merchandising, and customer service.
- Taught employees fundamentals of register use, merchandise scanning and customer service.
- Resolved escalated customer disputes with special actions such as discounts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oscar Smith High School
1994 Tiger Drive Chesapeake, VA05.1998
Skills
- Social Skills Development
- Feeding Assistance
- ADHD Support
- Motor Skills Development
- Emotional Regulation Support
- Cerebral Palsy Experience
- Down Syndrome Awareness
- Visual impairment support
- Sensory Integration Support
- Cognitive Skills Development
- Hearing Impairment Support
- Patience and understanding
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Epilepsy management
- Activity Planning
- Individualized Education Plans
- Life Skills Training
- Seizure Management
- Behavior Management
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry Management
- Housekeeping
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Needs Assessment
- Group leadership
- Lesson Planning
- Child Advocacy
- Health and safety
- Staff Supervision
- Educational Support
- Youth Mentoring
- Staff Scheduling
- Emotional development
- Field Trip Organization
- Early Childhood Development
- Classroom Instruction
- Food Preparation and Service
- Event Planning
- Team Training
- Child Safety
- Adaptability
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Multitasking
- Punctual and Reliable
- Team Leader
- Special Needs Care
- Conflict Resolution
- Crisis Management
- Goal Setting
- Effective Communication
- Epi-Pen use
- Microsoft Office
- Continuous Improvement
- Observing and Monitoring Behavior
- Documentation And Reporting
- Housekeeping abilities
- Attention to Detail
- Time management abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Calendaring and Scheduling
- Recordkeeping requirements
- Self Motivation
- Activity management
- Written Communication
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Professional Demeanor
- Time Management
- Behavior management techniques
- Dietary Requirements
- Caring and Responsible
- Problem-solving abilities
- Professionalism
- Daycare Center Operation
- Excellent Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Interpersonal Communication
Timeline
Special Needs Child Caregiver
The Caring Place
09.2015 - 03.2024
Cashier Team Lead
K-Mart Department Store
08.1996 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
Oscar Smith High School
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