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Anthony S. Moore

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Dynamic Direct Support Professional with a proven track record at Horizon House Inc, excelling in medication administration and compassionate caregiving. Skilled in behavior monitoring and effective communication, I fostered independence in clients while ensuring their safety and well-being. Passionate about enhancing lives through dedicated support and innovative care strategies. A medical doctor who practiced as a general practitioner at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, Ghana, West Africa.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Horizon House Inc
Philadelphia, PA
10.2020 - Current
  • Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Administered oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
  • Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
  • Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
  • Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
  • Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
  • Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
  • Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
  • Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
  • Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
  • Helped clients communicate with loved ones by the use of a telephone.
  • Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
  • Administered prescribed medications, supervised personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living.
  • Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
  • Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, and reported any changes or concerns to the supervisor or the company nurse.
  • Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
  • Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Direct Support Professional

Community Interactions, Inc
Swarthmore, PA
05.2012 - Current
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under physician direction.
  • Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
  • Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
  • Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
  • Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
  • Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
  • Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
  • Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.

Intern Hospital Chaplain

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals-Methodist Division
Philadelphia, PA
01.2011 - 04.2011
  • Provided spiritual and emotional support to patients, patients' families, and hospital staff.
  • I prayed for patients as needed.
  • Provided birth certificates to newborn babies.
  • Provided death certificates to bereaved families.
  • Documented services provided for patients.
  • Prepared and presented reports to the head of the Pastoral Care and Education Department.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
  • Maintained accurate records of all activities performed throughout internship period.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Responded to patient requests overnight and on weekends through on-call schedule.
  • Maintained availability to answer pages for emergency pastoral care during assigned shifts.
  • Delivered compassionate care to patients.
  • Responded to crisis situations to offer support and assist with end-of-life issues.
  • Supported medical teams, offering compassionate assistance when handling traumatic and end-of-life situations.
  • Facilitated and participated in prayer services while honoring religious preferences of patients, loved ones, and staff within hospital.

Medical Doctor

Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
Accra, Ghana, West Africa
05.2004 - 04.2005
  • Prescribed medications or treatment regimens to address patient conditions.
  • Documented patient history and physical examination in his/her the folder.
  • Performed physical examinations and diagnostic tests to assess patient health.
  • Maintained awareness of developments in the field of medicine by reading relevant literature.
  • Referred patients to medical specialists, social services or other necessary resources.
  • Immunized patients to reduce transmission of preventable diseases.
  • Monitored treatment regimens to determine efficacy and adjusted according to results achieved.
  • Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations.
  • Educated patients about their condition or illness, prescribed medications, and provided instructions on how to manage symptoms at home.
  • Admitted patients for hospital stays.
  • Adhered to HIPAA regulations when handling confidential patient information.
  • Participated in community outreach programs focused on public health education initiatives within target populations.
  • Evaluated test results and made appropriate recommendations for further testing or treatments.

Teacher

Liberia Christian High School
Buchanan, Liberia, West Africa
03.1982 - 02.1983
  • Instructed students in academic subjects such as math and general science.
  • Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
  • Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
  • Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
  • Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
  • Scheduled tutoring sessions to help students improve grades and gain better grasp course material.
  • Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
  • Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
  • Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.

Education

Master of Arts - Theological Studies With Conc. in Counseling

Eastern University
PA
05-2011

M.D. - General Practitioner

University of Ghana Medical School
Accra, Ghana, West Africa
05-2004

Bachelor of Science - Medical Sciences

University of Ghana
Legon, Ghana, West Africa
05-1999

Bachelor of Science - General Biology

Cuttington University
Gbarnga, Liberia, West Africa
12-1989

High School Diploma -

Liberia Christian High School
Buchanan. Liberia, West Africa
12-1979

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Crisis intervention
  • Behavior monitoring
  • Daily living support
  • Case documentation
  • Client transportation
  • Effective communication
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Clinical skills

Certification

  • Certificate, Clinical Pastoral Education, 2011

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, PA, USA

  • Passed the United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1, 2008
  • Nursing Assistant Certificate, 1982

Buchanan, Liberia, West Africa

  • West African Examination Council Certificate, 1980

Monrovia, Liberia, West Africa

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Horizon House Inc
10.2020 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Community Interactions, Inc
05.2012 - Current

Intern Hospital Chaplain

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals-Methodist Division
01.2011 - 04.2011

Medical Doctor

Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
05.2004 - 04.2005

Teacher

Liberia Christian High School
03.1982 - 02.1983

Master of Arts - Theological Studies With Conc. in Counseling

Eastern University

M.D. - General Practitioner

University of Ghana Medical School

Bachelor of Science - Medical Sciences

University of Ghana

Bachelor of Science - General Biology

Cuttington University

High School Diploma -

Liberia Christian High School

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