JARISA SCOTT
Detroit
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated caregiver/nursing assistant with over 10 years of experience providing exceptional personal care and support in home care, assisted living, and hospital environments. Adept at assisting with daily living activities, medication reminders, and mobility support. Known for building strong, trusting relationships with patients and families, while ensuring safety, dignity, and emotional well-being. Certified in acute care, ADLs, and sanitation procedures.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver / Personal Care Provider
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Lansing
09.2019 - Current
- Deliver personalized care including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
- Support mobility efforts by assisting with transfers to and from beds, wheelchairs, and vehicles.
- Monitor medication schedules and attend appointments with clients when necessary.
- Perform housekeeping tasks including laundry, meal preparation, and shopping.
- Maintain detailed daily logs and report health changes to medical professionals or family members.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Vibra Hospital
Taylor
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Assisted with patient hygiene, repositioning, and transfers to support comfort and prevent bedsores.
- Measured and recorded vital signs, intake/output, and other key health indicators.
- Supported nurses in implementing care plans and responding to medical emergencies.
- Ensured patient areas remained clean, organized, and infection-free.
Resident Care Aide
The Medical Team
Allen Park
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted elderly and disabled residents with bathing, grooming, and meals.
- Provided emotional support and encouraged engagement in recreational and social programs.
- Maintained accurate documentation of care provided and reported changes to clinical staff.
Home Health Aide / Personal Care Assistant
Private Duty Care
Detroit
05.2013 - 08.2019
- Provided full-spectrum care for elderly and disabled clients in their homes.
- Assisted with personal hygiene, mobility, medication management, and light housekeeping.
- Built strong relationships with clients and their families to ensure comfort and trust.
- Prepared nutritious meals and supported dietary needs according to individual plans.
- Tracked and reported changes in health conditions to nurses or family caregivers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clintondale High School
Clinton Township, MI01.2019
Skills
- Patient-focused care
- Activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Acute and long-term care support
- Medication reminders and administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bathing, dressing, and hygiene assistance
- Infection control and sanitation
- Mobility assistance and transfer techniques
- Excellent communication and compassionate support
- Reliable and trustworthy work ethic
- Personal care assistance
- Care plan implementation
- Health documentation
- Patient rapport building
- Daily living assistance
- Relationship building
- Patient companionship
- Dining room support
- Heavy lifting
- Patient management
- HIPAA compliance
- Verbal and written communication
- Client transportation
- Patient advocacy
- Elderly care
- Daily living activities assistance
- Personal hygiene assistance
- First aid and safety
- Alzheimer's care
Certification
CPR & First Aid Certified
Additional Information
Over 10 years of caregiving experience across in-home, hospital, and assisted living environments, Available for all shifts including weekends, evenings, and holidays, Reliable transportation and consistent work history
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: U.S.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Vibra Hospital
02.2022 - 09.2023
Resident Care Aide
The Medical Team
02.2021 - 01.2022
Caregiver / Personal Care Provider
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
09.2019 - Current
Home Health Aide / Personal Care Assistant
Private Duty Care
05.2013 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Clintondale High School
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