Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Criminal Justice League-Vice President
Timeline
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Charlene Stallings

Suffolk,VA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level DSP position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

DSP

City Of Chesapeake
02.2017 - 08.2022
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
  • Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
  • Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
  • Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
  • Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
  • Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
  • Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
  • Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
  • Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
  • Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
  • Promoted physical well-being by supporting clients in engaging in regular exercise routines or therapeutic activities suited to their abilities.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
  • Improved client self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and financial management.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
  • Advocated for clients'' rights within the broader community, raising awareness about issues affecting those with disabilities.
  • Organized recreational events that encouraged relationship building among clients and increased their sense of belonging within the group home setting.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
  • Established strong relationships with local community resources to connect clients with additional supports as needed.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.

Retail Sales Associate

Grand Furniture
05.2013 - 09.2016
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
  • Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Handled returns and exchanges professionally, resolving customer issues while adhering to company policies.

Health Care Assistant

K&P Personal Home Care
03.2014 - 08.2016

Personal Care and Companion Care
❖ Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) e.g: grooming and getting dressed, personal hygiene, bathing or showering, and assistance to the bathroom

Errands and Transportation
❖ Grocery shopping, stores errands, and accompaniment to doctor’s appointment.

Mental Stimulations, Meaningful Activities and dialogue
❖ Table games e.g. puzzles, games, assembling blocks, story-telling, art work, painting and writing

Physician Approved Physical Activities
❖ Range of Motions (ROM), light chair exercises, fun physical games, going for a walk or a wheelchair stroll.

Education

Ph.D. - Doctor of Ministry

Norfolk Theological Seminary
Norfolk, VA
06.2020

M.D. - Master of Divinity

Norfolk Theological Seminary
Norfolk, VA
06.2018

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology Project Management

ITT Technical Institute - Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
10.2013

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

ITT Technical Institute - Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
12.2011

Skills

  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Customer Service
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Dependable and Responsible

Certification

  • Adult/Children First Aid Training - 07/27/2020
  • TOVA, City of Chesapeake - 03/05/2022

Criminal Justice League-Vice President

  • Provides leadership for ensuring that the College designs, develops and delivers a comprehensive array of instructional programs and services which fulfill the institutional mission in such areas as developmental education, general education, transfer education, vocational and technical training, workforce development, economic development, continuing education, and community service; • Plans, designs, develops and delivers district-wide education programs and services that implement the goals of the College; Provides leadership for evaluating and ensuring quality in all aspects of the College’s instructional and educational programs, and staff; provides leadership and direction for engaging faculty and staff participation in support of district-wide educational priorities, e.g., program development, program review, curriculum and articulation initiatives, assessment of student learning outcomes and learning college initiatives; • Recommends, develops and implements instructional policies, procedures and practices which foster and promote student learning throughout the organization; recommends organizational structures, personnel and resources to ensure a student-centered, learnercentered environment at all levels; • Represents the College to various external entities and with outside agencies in matters relating to the College’s instructional programs; • Develops, fosters and promotes new opportunities for educational partnerships with public and private sector entities; • Provides leadership for establishing multi-year tactical and annual operational goals designed to implement the strategic goals of the College; assumes responsibility for other College affairs and matters at the discretion of the College President.

Timeline

DSP

City Of Chesapeake
02.2017 - 08.2022

Health Care Assistant

K&P Personal Home Care
03.2014 - 08.2016

Retail Sales Associate

Grand Furniture
05.2013 - 09.2016

Ph.D. - Doctor of Ministry

Norfolk Theological Seminary

M.D. - Master of Divinity

Norfolk Theological Seminary

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology Project Management

ITT Technical Institute - Indianapolis

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

ITT Technical Institute - Indianapolis
Charlene Stallings