Tammy Watson
Soddy
Summary
Committed dental hygienist for 34 years, until they said "cancer". So I beat it!! I decided to retire and work part-time in health care. My mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's so my siblings and i rallied around her in her final months (Idaho). In Idaho I worked as a caregiver also We've since lost our mother and I came back home to Tn, where I now help special needs children. I'd like to stay with children as I move forward in my adventure and I believe the main reason for that is loss. It's hard loosing patient's on such a regular basis.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Needs Bus Aide
Durham District School Board
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted students with special needs during transportation to ensure safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with drivers to coordinate smooth boarding and disembarking processes.
Caregiver Attendant
Dennis Keener
12.2021 - Current
- Managed household tasks efficiently, ensuring a clean and comfortable environment for patients.
- Implemented strategies to prevent falls and accidents in the home setting, reducing risk of injury to patients.
- Ensured patient safety through diligent monitoring and adherence to care plans.
- Increased patient mobility through physical therapy exercises and proper use of assistive devices.
Caregiver
Addus Home Health Care
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
Hygienist
Heartland Dental Care
10.1998 - 02.2019
- Educated patients on the importance of oral hygiene, promoting healthier habits and better overall dental health.
- Improved patient oral health by providing thorough dental cleanings and recommending appropriate home care routines.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling, resulting in increased efficiency and improved time management for both staff and patients.
- Contributed to a welcoming office environment by maintaining positive relationships with patients and coworkers.
- Promoted preventive care measures among patients by administering fluoride treatments and applying dental sealants when indicated.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
UT Memphis
Memphis, TN07-1989
Skills
- Emotional support
- Nutrition monitoring
- Mobility support
- Meal preparation
- Patient care
- all phases dental hygiene
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Special Needs Bus Aide
Durham District School Board
05.2025 - Current
Caregiver
Addus Home Health Care
04.2024 - 04.2025
Caregiver Attendant
Dennis Keener
12.2021 - Current
Hygienist
Heartland Dental Care
10.1998 - 02.2019
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
UT Memphis