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Melissa Singleton
Candler,NC
Summary
Highly compassionate and reliable Home and Community-Based Caregiver with a proven track record of providing personalized support to individuals with diverse needs. Adept at fostering a safe and comfortable environment, while consistently delivering exceptional personal care, medication reminders, and companionship. Dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and promoting independence within the client's preferred setting.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Unarmed Security Guard
Signal 88
10.2024 - Current
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Assisted visitors and customers to provide directions, answer questions and meet requests.
- Verified each individual's right to enter restricted areas and denied access to unauthorized persons.
- Improved overall safety by enforcing company policies and regulations among employees and visitors alike.
- Completed detailed incident reports to provide accurate documentation of security events for future reference.
- Prevented escalations in conflicts through effective communication skills and conflict resolution techniques, maintaining a calm environment onsite.
- Conducted thorough inspections of facilities to identify potential safety hazards or security breaches.
- Developed strong relationships with fellow team members as well as other departments within the organization resulting in better coordination during emergencies.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Patrolled commercial property and associated parking garage.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols every Thursday and Friday night to spot and investigate concerns.
- Patrolled parking lots and garages to determine security of vehicles and property.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies for coordinated response efforts in critical incidents.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols every Week to spot and investigate concerns.
- Managed 3 Sites as needed.
Teacher
Mt Carmel Christian Academy
08.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Fostered a positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Managed up to 4 classrooms during Lunch and Recess.
Adult Caregiver
Griswold Home Health Care
03.2022 - Current
- Adapted care approaches based on individual patient preferences and cultural sensitivities, demonstrating respect for diversity within the caregiving setting.
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors, resulting in a safer environment for all involved.
- Conducted regular safety checks on patient environments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Contributed towards creating a clean and hygienic environment by performing light housekeeping duties like laundry, dishwashing, etc.
- Managed medication schedules for multiple patients, ensuring proper dosages and adherence to prescribed regimens.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, enabling accurate evaluation of care plan effectiveness.
- Promoted independence among patients by teaching self-care skills tailored to individual needs and abilities.
- Coordinated communication between patients, families, and staff members to ensure consistent understanding of care expectations and goals.
- I have managed as many as 12 Patients in a facility setting.
ABA Technician
Key Autism Services
03.2022 - 07.2024
- Implemented creative methods for teaching social skills, including role-play scenarios, video modeling, and group activities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of ABA therapy.
- Promoted generalization of learned skills by incorporating natural environment training strategies.
- Supported clients in community settings, fostering increased independence and social integration.
Paraprofessional
Liberty Corner Enterprises
02.2023 - 06.2024
- 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.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
Caregiver
Homecare.com
09.2019 - 04.2024
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate student progress and adjust instructional strategies as needed.
- Strengthened student literacy skills through targeted reading intervention programs tailored to individual needs.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support clients nutritional needs.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during caregiving duties.
- Performed inventory on as many as 75 items.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Houston Baptist University
Houston, TX06.2025
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Haywood Community College
Clyde, NC06.2021
General Studies - General Education
Mount Sheba Christian Academy
Weaverville, NC01.1997
Skills
- Facility security
- Situational awareness
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Patient care
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and organization
Classroom management
Relationship building
Critical thinking
Lesson planning
Motivating students
Student engagement
Behavior management
Parent-teacher communication
Certification
Current 1st aid and CPR
Accomplishments
- Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses. Developed innovative semester lesson plans and practical application exercises for classroom, reversing scores on Physical Science tests from 65% average to 87% average.
- Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- Curriculum Implementation - Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art and physical education to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
- Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
- Tutored 5 special needs students before and after school.
- Completed one week in-depth training in ABA techniques.
- Developed course plans aimed at meeting academic, intellectual and social needs of each student.
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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Affiliations
- Honor Society
- Phi Theta Kappa
Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeContract WorkGig WorkWork Location
RemoteOn-SiteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPaid time offQuote
I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.
Thomas Edison
Interests
Creation
Family
Church
Timeline
Unarmed Security Guard
Signal 88
10.2024 - Current
Teacher
Mt Carmel Christian Academy
08.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
Liberty Corner Enterprises
02.2023 - 06.2024
Adult Caregiver
Griswold Home Health Care
03.2022 - Current
ABA Technician
Key Autism Services
03.2022 - 07.2024
Caregiver
Homecare.com
09.2019 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Houston Baptist University
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Haywood Community College
General Studies - General Education
Mount Sheba Christian Academy
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