Tasha Chambers
Randallstown,MD
Summary
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Dedicated employee known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Penn -Mar
Freeland, Maryland
09.2024 - Current
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Improved resident and staff engagement through group activities.
- Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
- Advocated for clients to resolve medical or personal crises.
- Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and service's
Residential Advisor
Woodland Job Corps Center
Laurel , MD
10.2022 - Current
- Identified students' individual strengths and encouraged extra-curricular activities in areas of interest.
- Participated in room choosing, orientation, maintenance, room change requests and opening and closing of residence halls.
- Advised and referred students to appropriate resources in personal, social and academic matters.
- Established professional rapport with hall residents, building lasting relationships with people of various ages and from different cultures.
- Assisted students in planning and meeting program service goals by organizing community service and fundraising opportunities.
- Developed and deepened relationships with residents and fellow staff.
- Led weekly meetings to address resident concerns and educate on changes to policies and procedures.
- Provided guidance and support to students in a residential setting.
- Responded to crisis situations quickly to maintain calm and immediately determine level of assistance needed.
Life Insurance Agent
Primerica
Duluth, GA
05.2018 - Current
- Offered policy guidance and management to promote asset protection.
- Provided leadership and training for new agents regarding industry best practices and company policies.
- Communicated with clients to understand needs and identify best policies for each case.
Correctional Officer
Department of Corrections
Baltimore, MD
10.2012 - 01.2017
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
- Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
- Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
- Processed inmate intake and re-assignment by completing paperwork, conducting searches and recording fingerprints.
Certified Nursing Assistant
RLC Management
Baltimore , MD
05.2010 - 09.2012
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Respiratory Therapist
Baltimore City College
Baltimore, MDSkills
- Building relationships
- Email marketing
- Insurance sales strategy
- Streamlining processes
- Client account management
- Team training and development
- Lead development
- Customer follow-up
- Problem resolution
- Leadership
- Time management
- Role modeling
- Activity planning
- Resident monitoring
- Interpersonal relationships
- Safety practices
- Client relationship management
- Academic support
- Empathy and patience
- Social skills development
- Client safety and first aid
- First aid and CPR
- Patient education
- De-escalation techniques
- Behavior redirection
- Problem-solving
- Active listening
- Positive reinforcement
- Medication administration
- Case documentation
- Behavioral support
- Client support
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Penn -Mar
09.2024 - Current
Residential Advisor
Woodland Job Corps Center
10.2022 - Current
Life Insurance Agent
Primerica
05.2018 - Current
Correctional Officer
Department of Corrections
10.2012 - 01.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
RLC Management
05.2010 - 09.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Respiratory Therapist
Baltimore City College