Samuel Scott
Alexandria,United States
Summary
Compassionate Direct Support Professional with extensive experience, enhancing individual(s) quality of life through emotional support and effective behavioral guidance. Skilled in nutritional meal preparation and maintaining safety protocols, I am dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that promotes independence and wellbeing.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Good Neighbor Home, LLC
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted individual(s) with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Improved individual(s) quality of life by providing assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting assistance.
- Provided reliable transportation for individual(s) to attend medical appointments, social outings, or other community-based events as needed.
Home Care Pro
Home Instead
04.2025 - Current
- Provided compassionate personal care and companionship to clients, enhancing their quality of life.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety in home environments.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, contributing to the overall health of clients.
- Facilitated transportation to medical appointments, errands, and social events, ensuring punctual arrival and departure times.
Private Caregiver
Self-employed
08.1991 - Current
- Provided emotional support and companionship as needed, promoting overall wellbeing.
- Handled household management tasks like laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping leading to a well-maintained living space.
- Transported individual to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted with self-administering of medications as needed.
Direct Support Professional
Total Quality Residential Services
05.2014 - 10.2018
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized living environment.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
Education
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant, BLS, CPR
University of The District of Columbia
Washington, DC01-1991
GED -
University of The District of Columbia
Washington, DC08-1990
Skills
- Safety protocols knowledge
- Housekeeping duties
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Emotional support
- Behavioral guidance strategies
- Medical equipment operation
- Dependable and responsible
Timeline
Home Care Pro
Home Instead
04.2025 - Current
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Good Neighbor Home, LLC
10.2022 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Total Quality Residential Services
05.2014 - 10.2018
Private Caregiver
Self-employed
08.1991 - Current
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant, BLS, CPR
University of The District of Columbia
GED -
University of The District of Columbia