Bobby Jackson Jr
Gulfport,MS
Summary
Compassionate Care Support Worker with extensive experience at South Mississippi Regional Center, excelling in patient care and community integration. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through effective communication and personalized support. Skilled in healthcare documentation and committed to maintaining high standards of care while fostering trust and rapport with clients and families.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Support Worker
South Mississippi Regional Center
Long Beach, MS
06.2022 - Current
- Provided respite care services to family caregivers, offering much-needed relief while maintaining a high standard of care for clients.
- Monitored vital signs regularly to detect any potential health issues early on, allowing for timely intervention when needed.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Established rapport with clients and families to foster open communication and trust.
Pallet Sorter
John Fayard Moving & Warehousing
Gulfport, MS
03.2022 - 03.2022
- Minimized potential hazards through regular inspection of equipment used in the movement and lifting of heavy pallet loads during sorting tasks.
- Expedited order processing by swiftly sorting incoming pallets and allocating them to appropriate storage locations.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize pallet flow throughout the warehouse, reducing bottlenecks and delays.
- Assisted in maintaining a customer-focused work environment by promptly addressing inquiries or concerns from internal or external customers regarding sorted pallets.
Welder
Ingalls Shipbuilding
Pascagoula, MS
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
Care Support Worker
South Mississippi Regional Center
Long Beach, MS
2020 - 08.2021
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene, resulting in improved health and wellbeing.
- Administered medication as prescribed by healthcare providers, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to treatment plans.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personalized care and support tailored to individual needs.
- Promoted independence among patients by assisting with daily living tasks such as dressing, grooming, and mobility.
- Maintained strict adherence to patient confidentiality guidelines, ensuring the protection of sensitive personal information.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress, ensuring continuity of care across multidisciplinary teams.
- Managed time efficiently while juggling multiple client needs simultaneously without compromising on quality of care.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Ensured a safe environment for both clients and staff by adhering to facility policies and procedures.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in the field of care support work.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Facilitated social activities for clients, encouraging engagement within the community and enhancing overall quality of life.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to both clients and their families by consistently exceeding expectations.
- Conveyed critical information between patients, families, and healthcare team members effectively through clear communication channels.
- Increased client satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and implementing necessary changes.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions as directed by healthcare professionals, leading to improved patient functioning.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients'' medical appointments or other essential outings.
Education
No Degree - Physical Therapy
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MSNo Degree - Physical Therapy
MGCCC
Perkinston, MSNo Degree - Physical Therapy
MGCCC
Gulfport, MSGulfport High School
Gulfport, MS05.2020
Skills
- Community integration
- Housekeeping tasks
- Patient care
- Physical strength
- Transportation assistance
- Meal preparation
- Activity planning
- Nutrition
- Healthcare documentation
- Personal care assistance
- Assistive technology
- Elderly care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Daily living assistance
- COVID-19 safety policies
- Time management
- Patient companionship
- Respectful and compassionate
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Dependable and responsible
- Verbal and written communication skills
- First aid and safety
- Strong ethics
- Compassion and empathy
- Direct patient care
- Team collaboration
- HIPAA compliance
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Safety awareness
- Heavy lifting
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Compassionate communication
- Relationship building
- Housekeeping
- Social interaction
- Flexible schedule
- Patient assessments
- Client documentation
- Supportive companionship
- Basic housekeeping
- Medical record-keeping
- Conflict resolution
- Documentation
- Patient management
- Incident reporting
- Behavior redirection
- Client transportation
- Complex Problem-solving
- Special needs care
- PPE usage
- Patient advocacy
- Mobility assistance
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Care plan management
- Care plan assessment
- Records management
- Stress management
- Progress documentation
- Disability support
- At-home care instruction
- Daily living activities assistance
- Dining room support
- Patient mobility assistance
- Empathetic listening
- Autism support
- Community activities
- Client records management
- Word processing
- Ability to lift
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- BLS Certified
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Care Support Worker
South Mississippi Regional Center
06.2022 - Current
Pallet Sorter
John Fayard Moving & Warehousing
03.2022 - 03.2022
Welder
Ingalls Shipbuilding
02.2020 - 02.2022
Care Support Worker
South Mississippi Regional Center
2020 - 08.2021
No Degree - Physical Therapy
Pearl River Community College
No Degree - Physical Therapy
MGCCC
No Degree - Physical Therapy
MGCCC
Gulfport High School