Tiara Richardson
Washington
Summary
Resident Assistant with experience in leadership and administrative duties. Committed to helping residents grow and feel empowered. Proficient in professional speaking, problem-solving, event planning and mediation. Positive attitude, excellent behavior, and perfect role model for campus residents.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Resident Assistant
Community of Hope
Washington
04.2015 - 10.2018
- Provides for the overall safety and care of residents through appropriate supervision of their activities.
- Completes exit process with residents.
- Works as part of the case management team to implement the case plan of each resident.
- Provides crisis intervention as required.
- Monitors progress of residents in daily living skills.
- Supervises residents' adherence to rules and daily shelter routine.
- Supports, plans and supervises family recreational activities.
Behavioral Health Technician
Sandstone Care
Washington
02.2013 - 03.2015
- Perform necessary administrative record keeping, ensuring confidentiality at all times; develop and maintain a cooperative and collaborative relationship with family members and other support services while advocating for residents needs.
- Responsible for keeping advised and informed of resident's needs, activities, staff concerns and other issues pertinent to the effective operation of the group home.
- Participate in individual client program development, implementing plans accordingly; supervise nutritional meal planning and preparation, housekeeping and social events; provide support and training while maintaining a safe and productive environment.
- Facilitate the residents in their personal endeavors to include (but not limited to) sports, arts, social activities, and faith.
- Offer suggestions and recommendations for improved services for each individual and overall program.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team process; meet the supervisor and other staff at regular staff meetings to discuss client progress monthly, quarterly and annually to help coordinate efforts promoting ongoing growth and development of clients.
Nurse Aide
Washington Nursing Facility
Washington
07.2011 - 02.2013
- Take and record weights and vital signs as assigned.
- Assist residents in maintaining all activities of daily living (personal hygiene, bathing, skins care, dressing, toileting, transfers, etc).
- Pass meal trays and assist residents as needed with meals, feed if required.
- Keep resident's room and service areas clean, orderly and safe.
- Distribute and change linens as needed.
- Communicate change in resident condition to licensed staff.
- Complete health records and shift reports.
Education
GED -
Washington, DCSkills
- Communication skills
- Customer service
- Time management
- Computer skills
- Peer support
- Document Management
- Reflective listening
- Senior care
- Home health
- Cleaning
Timeline
Resident Assistant
Community of Hope
04.2015 - 10.2018
Behavioral Health Technician
Sandstone Care
02.2013 - 03.2015
Nurse Aide
Washington Nursing Facility
07.2011 - 02.2013