Joan Jackson
TEMECULA,California
Summary
I have 3 decades of experience in working with the elderly. I am a young senior 64 and see the need for quality care for our older ones as the struggle with health limitations to give them
Quality of care during difficult times they may
Encounter..
I am pleasant with excellent communication skills and would be an added value to any home health-care team
I cannot work Saturday mornings til after 12 noon do to my congregation service's
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Assistant
ValerieMarrs
04.2018 - 02.2024
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Monitored patient progress and provided emotional support.
- Responded to patient concerns and questions with compassionate and knowledgeable service.
- Ensured patients'' comfort, assisting with personal hygiene tasks and adjusting bed positions when needed.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing attentive care and addressing their needs in a timely manner.
- Streamlined mealtime processes, distributing food trays on time and assisting patients with feeding if necessary.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Caring for Parkinson Patient
Live In Caretaker
03.2002 - 03.2010
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Activities Director
Brookside Convalescent Hospital
02.1981 - 05.1985
- Arranged outings as part of recreational program.
- Cultivated strong relationships with customers to build loyalty and repeat business.
- Partnered across departments to run smooth, professional events and activities.
- Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities, and confidence.
- Coordinated volunteer programs that allowed community members to engage with facility residents in various capacities, enriching both parties' lives in the process.
- Developed and lead intergenerational activities to encourage mental agility of patients.
- Provided education and training for residents and staff to promote learning new skills and acquiring new knowledge in supportive environments.
- Created and maintained detailed reports of daily, weekly and monthly operations.
- Created and delivered recreational programs for small and large groups of residents.
- Acted as a liaison between the activities department and other facility staff, ensuring seamless integration of recreational offerings with daily care plans.
- Evaluated supplies and requested purchases to meet activity plans.
- Developed meaningful relationships with residents, gaining insight into their personal histories and preferences in order to better serve their needs.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations by maintaining thorough records of resident participation in activities.
- Coordinated off-site activities and accompanied residents throughout excursions.
- Scheduled movies, entertainment, and other special events.
- Supported cognitive health through the implementation of brain fitness programs designed to stimulate mental acuity in older adults.
- Engaged residents through events, small groups, and personal attention.
- Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement, and engagement of patients.
- Provided safe transportation to facilitate residents attending activities and events outside of facility.
- Networked with community organizations and leaders for volunteer opportunities and cooperative engagements.
- Maintained master calendar and relevant records.
- Organized seasonal celebrations that fostered a festive atmosphere within the facility while respecting cultural diversity.
- Planned resident outings and special events to mark holidays and celebrate special occasions.
Education
Bachelor Of Administrative Studies -
SFSU
San Francisco, CA1981
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Calm Under Pressure
- Analytical Thinking
- Organization
- Organizational Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Relationship Building
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- First Aid/CPR
- Social Perceptiveness
- Cultural Awareness
- Kind and patient
- Good cooking skills
- Goodlistening skills
Timeline
Patient Assistant
ValerieMarrs
04.2018 - 02.2024
Caring for Parkinson Patient
Live In Caretaker
03.2002 - 03.2010
Activities Director
Brookside Convalescent Hospital
02.1981 - 05.1985
Bachelor Of Administrative Studies -
SFSU