Jessica Rodgers
Palm Coast,FL
Summary
Compassionate professional focused on helping clients maintain personal hygiene and assisting with activities of daily living. Skilled in preparing meals, maintaining organized living spaces and documenting behaviors. Committed to emotional and social support to promote overall wellness.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Hopewell In-Home Care
Palm Coast, USA
06.2026 - Current
- Provided personal care to clients including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted clients with mobility and transfers to ensure safety and comfort.
- Monitored clients' health conditions by taking vital signs regularly.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding client needs and progress.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
BASS ABA Therapy
Ormond Beach, USA
03.2026 - 06.2026
- I worked one on one with clients providing assistance with daily living skills, fine, and gross motor functions. We also worked on speech therapy and behavior reduction and redirection plans.
- Implemented behavior intervention plans under supervision of licensed professionals.
- Maintained a safe and supportive environment for clients during sessions.
Shift Manager
RaceTrac
Palm Coast, FL
04.2025 - 02.2026
- Supervised daily operations and staff performance in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
- Trained new employees on customer service and food safety standards.
- Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies to ensure availability.
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Florida Autism Center
Palm Coast, USA
10.2023 - 04.2025
- Went through extensive class and hands-on training. Trained in reading and implementing behavior reduction plans and specialized treatment plans.
- Instructed staff members on how to implement behavioral interventions and utilize positive reinforcement strategies effectively.
- Assisted in the development of positive behavior supports within the classroom environment.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times during therapy sessions.
- Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments to identify target behaviors and develop strategies for reduction and elimination.
- Encouraged patients to develop interpersonal skills and engage in social interactions or other therapeutic activities.
- Aided patients in performing activities of daily living.
- Developed basic strategies to promote patient safety, wellness and independence.
- Collaborated with doctors, psychologists or therapists in working with patient treatments.
Direct Support Professional
East Coast Habilitation Options
Palm Coast, USA
12.2021 - 10.2023
- Medication administration certification and CPR ready. Was working 14 hour days in direct support for ECHO (intensive behavioral group homes) in 5 of our 9 group homes. Cooking, cleaning, shopping, and outings all included. Transports to and from doctor's appointments and classes if necessary.
- Supported individuals with disabilities in daily living activities and personal care.
- Assisted clients in developing life skills through structured activities and programs.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and incidents for reporting purposes.
- Trained new staff on best practices for client support and safety procedures.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Advocated for client needs within community resources and service providers.
Shift Manager
Pizza Hut
Palm Coast, USA
08.2018 - 11.2021
- Supervised daily operations and staff performance in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
- Trained new employees on customer service and food safety standards.
- Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies to ensure availability.
- Coordinated shift schedules to optimize staff coverage during peak hours.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly to enhance satisfaction and loyalty.
- Led team meetings to communicate goals and reinforce company policies.
- Implemented procedures to improve efficiency in food preparation processes.
Server
IHOP
Palm Coast, USA
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Handled a high volume of customers regularly
- Took and memorized orders
- Served food
- Processed transactions
Education
Associate of Science - Social Sciences
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL 07.2024 - 07.2026
High school diploma - Upper secondary education
Putnam Banner Private School
Palatka, FLSkills
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting)
- Health monitoring
- Care coordination
- Provided companionship and emotional support
- Prepared meals and assisted with feeding when needed
- Performed light housekeeping, laundry, and maintained a clean living environment
- Monitored and documented changes in clients’ physical and emotional condition
- Assisted with mobility, transfers, and fall prevention
- Reminded clients to take medications as directed
- Accompanied clients to appointments and errands
- Maintained client dignity, privacy, and confidentiality
- Demonstrated patience, compassion, reliability, and strong communication skills
Certification
- RBT Certification, 04/01/26, 04/01/28
- Driver's License
- CPR Certification, 05/01/26, 05/01/28
- First Aid Certification
- Food Handler Certification
- AED Certification
- Certified Behavioral Health Technician
- ServSafe
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Hopewell In-Home Care
06.2026 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
BASS ABA Therapy
03.2026 - 06.2026
Shift Manager
RaceTrac
04.2025 - 02.2026
Associate of Science - Social Sciences
Daytona State College
07.2024 - 07.2026
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Florida Autism Center
10.2023 - 04.2025
Direct Support Professional
East Coast Habilitation Options
12.2021 - 10.2023
Shift Manager
Pizza Hut
08.2018 - 11.2021
Server
IHOP
04.2018 - 08.2018
High school diploma - Upper secondary education
Putnam Banner Private School