Sharon Jones
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Dedicated Family Model Provider with expertise in enhancing client independence and well-being through compassionate support and individualized care plans.
Experienced Family Model Provider skilled in HIPAA compliance, complex problem-solving, and compassionate communication. Proven track record in creating personalized care strategies that promote emotional and physical well-being for special needs individuals.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Model Provider
Community Options Inc
12.2024 - 12.2026
- Assisted with daily living activities, enhancing independence and quality of life for clients.
- Developed individualized care plans tailored to specific needs, fostering effective support strategies.
- Implemented communication techniques to engage non-verbal clients, improving interaction and comfort levels.
- Monitored emotional and physical well-being, reporting any significant changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Coordinated recreational activities that promoted social skills and community integration for clients.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided compassionate care for special needs clients, ensuring their comfort and dignity at all times.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
- Developed strong crisis management skills, working proactively to diffuse challenging situations and maintain a calm, supportive environment for special needs individuals.
- Increased client''s independence with consistent skill-building exercises and positive reinforcement.
- Maintained detailed records of clients'' progress towards personal goals, sharing updates regularly with families and healthcare teams.
- Provided transportation to appointments, outings, or activities as needed, ensuring the safety of special needs individuals at all times.
- Encouraged overall wellness through engaging exercise routines tailored to each client''s abilities and interests.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Promoted self-advocacy by teaching individuals how to express their needs and desires.
- Encouraged community integration through organization of inclusive outings and activities.
Family Model Provider
Group Effort of Tennessee
09.2020 - 12.2024
- Prepared meals and snacks and fed clients.
- Enhanced the quality of life for special needs individuals by providing personalized care and attention.
- Assisted clients in achieving their daily goals by offering physical support and emotional encouragement.
- Communicated well both verbally and in writing with clients, guardians, and medical professionals.
- Ensured timely administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by medical professionals.
- Promoted a safe, nurturing environment by diligently monitoring clients'' health and wellbeing.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to address challenging behaviors while maintaining respect for each individual''s unique needs.
- Effectively collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop appropriate care plans for each client.
- Facilitated socialization opportunities for special needs individuals, promoting inclusion within the community.
- Enhanced personal independence for individuals with special needs through tailored daily living skills training.
- Supported dietary needs by preparing nutritious meals and educating on healthy eating habits.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Increased client''s independence with consistent skill-building exercises and positive reinforcement.
- Encouraged overall wellness through engaging exercise routines tailored to each client''s abilities and interests.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Encouraged community integration through organization of inclusive outings and activities.
Family Model Provider
Support Solutions of Tennessee
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Offered support to assist with supervising special needs individuals in home.
- Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
- Ensured safe living environment by meticulously following health and safety guidelines.
- Assisted with development of communication skills for non-verbal clients using alternative communication devices.
- Implemented behavior modification plans to address challenging behaviors, resulting in more harmonious living environment.
- Enhanced social skills through implementation of group activities and peer interaction.
- Improved emotional well-being by providing compassionate and empathetic support during difficult times.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Assisted with daily living activities, enhancing independence and quality of life for clients.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Promoted self-advocacy by teaching individuals how to express their needs and desires.
- Prepared meals and snacks and fed clients.
- Enhanced the quality of life for special needs individuals by providing personalized care and attention.
- Assisted clients in achieving their daily goals by offering physical support and emotional encouragement.
Ammunition Specialist
Army
08.1983 - 02.1992
- Supervised ammunition inventory management, ensuring accuracy and compliance with safety regulations.
- Developed and implemented maintenance schedules for weapon systems to enhance operational readiness.
- Trained personnel on safe handling and storage of explosive materials, improving safety awareness across units.
- Conducted inspections of ammunition supply points, identifying deficiencies and recommending corrective actions.
- Coordinated training programs focused on munitions safety protocols, increasing readiness of personnel for high-stakes environments.
- Supervised personnel and offered extensive mentoring and training assistance.
- Handled inspection, inventory, and issuance of ammunition to teams of soldiers.
- Trained personnel on safe ammunition handling to prevent injuries and accidents.
- Used [Software] to manage inventory of materials and ammunition supply stock.
Education
Associate of Science - Human Services
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05-1998
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bathing assistance
- Compassion and empathy
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassionate communication
- Emotional support
- Complex Problem-solving
- Clinical documentation
- Medication administration
- Vital sign recording
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Family Model Provider
Community Options Inc
12.2024 - 12.2026
Family Model Provider
Group Effort of Tennessee
09.2020 - 12.2024
Family Model Provider
Support Solutions of Tennessee
09.2018 - 03.2020
Ammunition Specialist
Army
08.1983 - 02.1992
Associate of Science - Human Services
University of Kentucky