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DeBorah Allen-Jackson

DeBorah Allen-Jackson

Memphis,TN

Summary

Proactive Personal Care Assistant with skill for building client rapport through tact and compassionate communication. Committed to addressing client needs and building foundation of habits to increase comfort and independence. Committed Personal Care Assistant skilled in supervising and assisting clients with meal preparation and daily activities to promote independence. Caring and compassionate with proven history of positive client feedback. Experienced & knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance and housekeeping. Remains current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support. Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering [Number] years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail. Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. Courteous professional with substantial experience in [Type] industry. Skilled at monitoring client vitals, conducting light housekeeping and providing personal care. Communicative and responsive individual with over [Number] years of experience. Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities. Reliable [Job Title] enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well. Highly trained professional talented in [Area of expertise]. Analytical problem-solver seeking [Job Title] position to apply expertise and enhance care. Devoted [Job Title], providing exemplary service to individuals in residential care environments with utmost respect and consideration. Supportive care professional, monitoring client behaviors and encouraging participation in healthy activities as noted within care plan. Deliberate role model, demonstrating healthy behavior for daily living and social interactions.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Care Assistant

Baptist Memorial Hospital
Memphis, TN
08.2015 - Current
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
  • Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
  • Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Caregiver

Caring For You Staffing
Memphis, TN
05.2014 - 08.2015
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.

Team Leader

Support Services For Developmentally Disabled
Virginia Beach, VA
06.2004 - 02.2007
  • Demonstrated knowledge of company mission and goals and mentored employees in reaching objectives aligned with company core values.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
  • Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
  • Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response
  • Set up and calibrated machinery to meet specific production requirements
  • Optimized customer support by establishing collaborative service environments through targeted operational initiatives

Education

No Degree - General Studies

Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead, MS

Skills

  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Household Cleaning
  • Supportive Personality
  • Time Management
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Incapacitation care
  • Problem Identification
  • Critical Thinking
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Decision Making
  • Physical Stamina
  • Personal Service
  • Sound Judgment
  • Bedside Care
  • First Aid Certification
  • Caring Companionship
  • Clear Communication
  • Team Collaboration
  • CPR Certification

References

Mrs. Karen Farley

Baptist Hospital

(901)-619-2688


Roderick Smith

Coca-Cola

(901)-340-0712


Ms. Cierra Garner

Baptist Hospital

(901)-246-7234


Mr. John Kohlhepp

Support Services of Virginia

(757)-497-6111


Mrs. Karen Wild

Baptist Hospital

(901)-487-8172

Timeline

Personal Care Assistant

Baptist Memorial Hospital
08.2015 - Current

Caregiver

Caring For You Staffing
05.2014 - 08.2015

Team Leader

Support Services For Developmentally Disabled
06.2004 - 02.2007

No Degree - General Studies

Mississippi Delta Community College

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