CHIQUITA JONES
Memphis, TN 38125
***********@*****.***
Objective
To use the knowledge and skills that I’ve gained from my education and work experience to
perform my duties as a Social Worker to the best of my ability while never compromising
integrity, morals, or the ethics of this facility; in addition to, the standards and values I so highly
regard myself to.
Education
August 01-May 05 High School Diploma Charleston High School– Charleston, MS
August 05-May 09 Bachelor’s of Social Work The University of MS– University, (Oxford) MS
Awards
Graduated with honors from the National Social Work Honor Society, PHI ALPHA, at the
University of MS in May 2009.
Work Experience
DIRECT CARE WORKER
July 07-Oct 08 North MS Regional Center 967 Regional Center Drive Oxford, MS 38655
Brandon Hawkins, Direct Care Supervisor 662-***-****
The main responsibility at this facility was to assist not hinder the abilities that the residents
already possessed. My duties included bathing, feeding, cleaning, and clothing the mentally ill
and challenged. I performed active treatment with the clients in order to keep them entertained as
well as stimulated and alert.
I also attended meetings and participated in workshop that demonstrated ways to interact with
residents in the most respectable and dignified way possible.
Other duties I had to perform were keeping a thorough record of progress made on certain clients
that had programs which needed to be monitored and reported on nightly. I also kept track of
clothing and hygiene supply on each client delegated to me each night.
STUDENT SOCIAL WORK INTERN
Jan 09- May 09 Yalobusha County Nursing Home 630 South Main Street Water Valley, MS
38965 Chris Wall, LSW (Director of Social Services) 662-***-****
My responsibilities included case management, client assessment, scheduling appointments, and
working side by side with other supervising professionals. My duties also included admitting and
introducing new residents and family into facility as well as assisting transporters with client
appointments. Other duties were completing quarterly and annual progress reports of clients and
recording psychosocial and family history of new admits.
I was responsible for completing information for Medicare and assisted in managing client
accounts and spending.
Built rapport with clients and worked very well with other professionals at facility. Completed
internship with high regards.
NURSING HOME PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
Apr 10-Nov. 2012 Life Help/ Silver Services 2504 Browning Road Greenwood, MS 38930
Charlene Gressett, Manager of Silver Services 662-***-****
My responsibilities included supervising a Senior Psychosocial Rehabilitation Program, which
was designed to help Seniors acquire more adequate psychosocial health and have a better
quality of life within the nursing facility. I also have two assistants, a monthly budget, and
various paperwork that I’m held accountable for as well.
COMMUNITY COUNSELOR
Dec 2012-present Compass Intervention Center 7900 Lowrance Road Memphis, TN 38125
Sharon Bradley, Lead Community Counselor 901-***-****.
I work with children and adolescents with severe behavioral, mental, qnd substance abuse issues.
It is my job to help them enhance and acquire coping skills, while they are receiving treatment,
in order to leave a more healthy and productive life when they discharge. Group sessions are held
daily and important topics and issues are discussed
Interests and Activities
Some of my interests include the field of nursing. I’m very passionate about caring for others and hope to
pursue a career in this field in the near future. I also like to volunteer at nursing homes and soup kitchens
to extend a helping hand and listen to those who otherwise go unheard.
Hobbies
My hobbies include reading, exercising and practicing a healthy lifestyle, becoming more familiar with
Christ, and spending time with my daughter, family, and friends.
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
Abilities: Strong interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills; able to supervise and take direction
from others also. Great written and verbal skills as well.
Licenses and Certificates
Currently studying for Social Work licensure.
References
Chris Wall, LSW Yalobusha County Nursing Home Water Valley, MS 662-***-****)
Jacques Causey, B.S. Psychology Compass Intervention Center Memphis, TN (901 340
2871)
Renee Peery LSW, Nursing Program Supervisor Life Help Silver Services Greenwood,MS