Erica Jackson
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Compassionate individual with 20+ years of experience supporting elderly and ill people with in-home care. Dedicated to delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort and dignity. Promotes understanding attitude and compassionate nature to achieve comfortable and welcoming environment for patients.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Companion
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
Home Health Aide
Adam Kapelner
04.2015 - 08.2023
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
Patient Care Technician
Howard Sachs
06.2012 - 03.2015
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care
Patient Care Technician
Darrell Jonas
03.2010 - 05.2013
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
Patient Care Technician
Carolyn Jonas
08.2007 - 02.2010
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Patient Care Technician
Norma Residence
07.2005 - 07.2007
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
Patient Care Technician
Clark Residence
01.2002 - 06.2005
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
Skills
- Personal Grooming Care
- First Aid and Safety
- Mobility Support
- Compassionate Client Care
- Household Support
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Client Direct Care
- Dietary Needs
- Schedule Management
- Bathing and Dressing
Certification
- Patient Care Technician
- EKG Technician
- Phlebotomy
- PN
- Home Health Aid
- Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Care
references
- Dr. Adam Kapelner (516) 435-6795
- Steven Jonas (203) 451-1049
- Dr. Darrel Jonas (914) 523-7215
- Howard Sachs (917) 796-8209
- David Katz (917) 796-8209
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Companion
10.2023 - 03.2024
Home Health Aide
Adam Kapelner
04.2015 - 08.2023
Patient Care Technician
Howard Sachs
06.2012 - 03.2015
Patient Care Technician
Darrell Jonas
03.2010 - 05.2013
Patient Care Technician
Carolyn Jonas
08.2007 - 02.2010
Patient Care Technician
Norma Residence
07.2005 - 07.2007
Patient Care Technician
Clark Residence
01.2002 - 06.2005
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