Scott Strong
Caregiver
Sequim,WA
Summary
Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. Compassionate Caregiver possesses gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating people with dignity and respect. Collaborative team player with strong clinical and interpersonal skills. Available for as many hours per week, weekends and evenings as needed.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
DSHS
Sequim, WA
10.2020 - Current
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
IT Technician
Jamestown Family Health Clinic
Sequim, WA
08.2010 - 11.2013
- Responded to support requests from end users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
- Corrected connectivity faults to restore user access to local networks, cloud-based storage and public web.
- Performed maintenance tasks on PCs, networks and mobile devices.
- Performed troubleshooting and repaired peripheral devices such as printers, scanners and copiers.
- Explained technical information in clear terms to non-technical individuals to promote better understanding.
- Established, repaired and optimized networks by installing wiring, cabling and devices.
- Answered and triaged requests for assistance in order to provide top-notch support.
- Set up PCs, projectors, and microphones for use in video conferencing rooms.
- Oversaw equipment inventory to maintain on-hand availability of necessary replacement parts and consumable goods.
- Imaged and prepared new computers for integration into company networks and systems.
Cabinet Maker
Self Employed
Sequim, WA
07.2005 - 04.2010
- Installed hardware such as drawer pulls, hinges and handles.
- Repaired cabinets and cabinet parts.
- Installation understanding
- Staining expertise
- Reinforced joints with nails or other fasteners to prepare articles for finishing.
- Installed crown molding and other trim components to finish interior spaces with desired looks.
- Maintained proper fit and appearance of cabinets and countertops to fit into desired installation area.
- Performed final touch-ups with sandpaper or steel wool.
- Developed and retained excellent tool and machinery skill to produce consistent, top-quality work.
Maintenance Technician
Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe
Sequim, WA
03.2002 - 02.2005
- Operated mowers, weed trimmers, etc to maintain various lawn, properties, and landscaping.
- Maintained company vehicles: engine maintenance, fueling, and cleaning inside and out.
- Garbage and recycling collection.
- Building maintenance such as vacuuming, mopping, cleaning windows, etc.
- Transporting large equipment such as mowers and the tribal canoe.
- Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets and other equipment.
- Removed outdoor debris and yard clippings into receptacles to properly maintain grounds.
- Installed new locks, door handles and door closers.
- Used various equipment to remove snow and sprinkled rock salt on walkways to prevent falls.
Education
High School Diploma -
Port Angeles High School
Port Angeles, WA 09.1998 - 06.2002
Skills
Chauffeuring
Patient care
First aid and safety
Staff collaboration
Schedule Management
Travel administration
Timeline
Caregiver
DSHS
10.2020 - Current
IT Technician
Jamestown Family Health Clinic
08.2010 - 11.2013
Cabinet Maker
Self Employed
07.2005 - 04.2010
Maintenance Technician
Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe
03.2002 - 02.2005
High School Diploma -
Port Angeles High School
09.1998 - 06.2002