Amos Jackson
Springfield,MA
Summary
Compassionate individual with 5 years years of experience in the direct care field. I am focused on maintaining safety and committed to promoting comfort for the clients I work with. I am equipped with excellent organization skills demonstrated through managing client daily activities and medication needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Pathlight Group
Springfield, MA
06.2020 - Current
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Direct Care Worker
Multicultural Community Services
Springfield, MA
05.2019 - 11.2023
- Provided personal care to clients, such as bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Cultivated relationships with residents to support happiness and emotional well-being.
- Promoted independence by teaching self-care skills such as dressing, hygiene and housekeeping tasks.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Maintained confidentiality according to agency policies regarding client information.
- Ensured safety of clients by monitoring environment for hazards and providing appropriate supervision when needed.
Valet Parking Attendant
Valet Park America
Springfield, MA
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Responsible for keeping track of all incoming and outgoing vehicles from the lot.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner while striving to provide satisfactory resolution.
- Organized keys for easy retrieval when customers return for their vehicles.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues regarding availability of parking spaces.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by providing friendly, courteous service.
- Transported vehicles between various locations as needed.
- Notated damages to vehicles to reduce exposure to risk and lawsuits.
Dental Assistant
Upper East Dental Innovations
New York, NY
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Food Science
University Of Ghana
Ghana05-2017
Skills
- Appointment Scheduling
- Direct Patient Care
- Behavioral Management
- Client Documentation
- Team Collaboration
- Electronic Charting
Certification
- CPR
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Pathlight Group
06.2020 - Current
Direct Care Worker
Multicultural Community Services
05.2019 - 11.2023
Valet Parking Attendant
Valet Park America
01.2019 - 05.2019
Dental Assistant
Upper East Dental Innovations
05.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Food Science
University Of Ghana
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