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Sylvanius Hightower

McDonough,GA

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Sitter at Prime Care, excelling in patient supervision and behavior management. Proven ability to foster therapeutic engagement and maintain a safe environment. Skilled in conflict resolution and meal preparation, ensuring clients receive compassionate care and support tailored to their individual needs.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Sitter

Prime Care
Milledgeville, GA
01.2012 - 01.2019
  • Maintained a clean environment throughout the day by tidying up after each activity was completed.
  • Supervised activities such as playing games, doing crafts, and reading stories.
  • Encouraged positive behavior among the patients
  • Prepared meals and snacks for the patients
  • Kept detailed notes about each patient's daily routines, behaviors, needs.

Observational Sitter

Oconee Group Home
Milledgeville, GEORGIA
01.2007 - 12.2012
  • Organized therapeutic activities for clients such as music therapy or art therapy sessions based on individual needs.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry service for linens, vacuuming carpets and rugs and dusting furniture.
  • Provided companionship, emotional support, and recreational activities to patients.
  • Assisted with transportation to doctor's appointments and other activities outside the home environment.

Correctional Officer

Frank Scott Correctional Facility
Milledgeville
09.1982 - 01.2012
  • Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
  • Investigated incidents involving prisoners or staff to determine who was responsible for any violations of policies or procedures.
  • Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
  • Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Northeast High School
Macon
05-1973

Skills

  • Patient supervision
  • Behavior management
  • Therapeutic engagement
  • Housekeeping duties
  • Time management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Meal preparation

Timeline

Sitter

Prime Care
01.2012 - 01.2019

Observational Sitter

Oconee Group Home
01.2007 - 12.2012

Correctional Officer

Frank Scott Correctional Facility
09.1982 - 01.2012

High School Diploma -

Northeast High School
Sylvanius Hightower