Dionne Scott
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Compassionate and dependable caregiver with extensive experience at Greater Love Home Care, specializing in dementia care and patient assessments. Proven ability to enhance clients' quality of life through tailored support and meaningful engagement, fostering independence and social interaction. Strong ethics and adaptability ensure a safe, nurturing environment for all clients.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Care Giver
Greater Love Home Care
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Direct Support Professional
Philadelphia SpArc Services
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
After School Assistant
Parks and Recreation Department
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Education
High School Diploma - Culinary Arts
06.2002
Attending school at the Ultimate medical Academy field of study is a Health and Human Services
Skills
Dementia care
Patient assessments
Elderly care
Dependable and responsible
Strong ethics
Adaptability and flexibility
Patient companionship
Accomplishments
My first three months attending The Ultimate Medical Academy I received an award for being a excellent student
Certification
- CPR certified
- First certified
- Medication certified
Timeline
Care Giver - Greater Love Home Care
Direct Support Professional - Philadelphia SpArc Services
After School Assistant - Parks and Recreation Department
Benjamin Franklin High School - High School Diploma, Culinary Arts