Earnestine Collins
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in client documentation and quality care. Proven ability to oversee care teams and enhance community integration, driving positive outcomes for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Hopetreefs
Salem, Virginia
03.2025 - Current
- Deliver direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, promoting daily living skills
- Maintained organized environments to enhance client safety and satisfaction
- Administered medications according to care plans and directives
- Facilitated skill development and learning for individuals with disabilities
- Supported mobility and independence, consistently monitoring safety measures
- Utilized approved crisis intervention techniques during emergency situations
- Documented patient information, including vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits
- Reported client condition changes to administrators, enabling timely nursing interventions
Employer of Records
Moms In Vegas
Front Royal, Virginia
03.2014 - Current
- Executed employer functions within consumer-directed service delivery model.
- Oversaw attendants delivering care and support to individuals receiving services.
- Recruited, interviewed, hired, trained, directed, and supervised all attendants.
- Developed schedules and assigned tasks for each attendant.
- Managed and evaluated attendant performance to ensure quality care.
- Tracked services provided by attendants to maintain accurate records.
Direct Support Professional
In Home Supportive Services
Virginia Beach, Virginia
01.2006 - Current
- Delivered direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, enhancing daily living skills
- Facilitated tailored support programs to promote skill development
- Coordinated activity planning and outings based on individual preferences
- Instructed individuals on self-advocacy to improve autonomy and decision-making
- Participated in IEP meetings to represent individual needs in care planning
- Advocate for medical education and financial support for individuals
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Billing
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, Virginia, VA03-2023
Skills
- Computer proficiency
- Multitasking skills
- Relationship building
- Effective communication
- Client documentation
- Time management
Certification
American First Aid/CPR/AED American Red Cross
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Hopetreefs
03.2025 - Current
Employer of Records
Moms In Vegas
03.2014 - Current
Direct Support Professional
In Home Supportive Services
01.2006 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Billing
Tidewater Community College