Gbalahai Jackson
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Home Health Aide with experience at Graceful Companion Agency, skilled in patient care and meal preparation. Successfully fostered community engagement and improved client wellbeing through active support and emotional companionship. Proficient in personal hygiene assistance, ensuring comfort and dignity for clients while promoting safe physical activity.
Professional caregiver with strong expertise in providing compassionate and efficient assistance to individuals. Skilled in personal hygiene care, meal preparation, and mobility support. Known for teamwork, reliability, and adaptability in dynamic environments. Adept at maintaining positive and supportive atmosphere, ensuring comfort and dignity for all.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Graceful Companion Agency
08.2023 - Current
- Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
Personal Care Assistant
Sunlight Senior Living
12.2017 - 01.2020
- Assisted with Activity of Daily Living (ADL's) including bathing,grooming,dressing,toileting,lifting, moving and exercising.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Personal Care Assistant
Divine Home Health Care
05.2011 - 05.2015
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Planned activities to encourage movement, stretching, and strength building.
Education
Gender Studies
Humble High School
Saint Paul, MN06-2005
Skills
- Patient care
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Feeding assistance
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Graceful Companion Agency
08.2023 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Sunlight Senior Living
12.2017 - 01.2020
Personal Care Assistant
Divine Home Health Care
05.2011 - 05.2015
Gender Studies
Humble High School
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