Darlene Hall
St Louis,MO
Summary
Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness and happiness.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
United Cerebral Palsy Heartland
St Louis, MO
09.2017 - Current
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
University City Childrens Center
St Louis, MO
08.2018 - 06.2023
- Implemented strategies to ensure that all students had equal access to educational resources regardless of their background or ability level.
- Encouraged collaboration among educators by organizing professional development workshops focused on different teaching approaches.
- Planned and organized monthly field trips for students to reinforce learning objectives.
- Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in order to maintain a safe learning environment for all students.
- Ensured that all relevant health and safety regulations were met within the classroom setting.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to early childhood education best practices.
- Maintained a safe learning environment by enforcing discipline policies.
- Facilitated parent and teacher meetings to discuss student behavior issues or progress updates.
- Provided support to other teachers when needed during challenging situations.
Personal Care Attendant to Senior Needs
JE Consumer Directed Service
St Louis, MO
08.2015 - 09.2017
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene.
- Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Central Methodist University
Florissant, MO05-2015
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
St. Louis Community College
St Louis, MO06-2005
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Transportation of Patients
- Charting and documentation
- Healthcare
- First-aid and CPR
- Medication Administration
Timeline
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
University City Childrens Center
08.2018 - 06.2023
Direct Support Professional
United Cerebral Palsy Heartland
09.2017 - Current
Personal Care Attendant to Senior Needs
JE Consumer Directed Service
08.2015 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Central Methodist University
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
St. Louis Community College