Kanasha Jackson
baltimore,MD
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated professional with extensive experience in patient care at Grace Medical Center. Skilled in crisis intervention and behavioral management, I effectively promoted client self-advocacy and maintained a safe therapeutic environment. My commitment to enhancing patient independence and quality of life drives my success in delivering exceptional care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Right At Home Maryland
350 Granary Rd.
02.2025 - Current
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- 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.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
Mental Health Associate
Grace Medical Center
2411 W. Belvedere Ave.
12.2024 - Current
- Promoted client self-advocacy by teaching coping skills and empowering individuals in their recovery journey.
- Contributed to a positive therapeutic environment through consistent engagement in professional development opportunities.
- Maintained a safe environment for all residents by implementing risk management protocols when needed.
- Facilitated community integration activities, encouraging patients to develop social connections outside of the treatment setting.
Mental Health Worker
Sheppard Pratt Hospital
6501 N. Charles St.
04.2010 - 09.2024
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques, resulting in increased safety for both patients and staff.
- Promoted a positive therapeutic environment through clear communication and consistent reinforcement of established boundaries within treatment settings.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Monitored patient progress through regular assessments and documentation, ensuring accurate tracking of treatment effectiveness.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northwestern High
6900 Park Heights Ave.08-2005
Skills
- Patient care
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bathing assistance
- First aid and safety
- Mobility support
- Recording vital signs
- Behavioral support
- ADL support
- Behavioral management
- Behavior redirection
- Medical charting
- Dementia support
- Elder care
- Activities of daily living (adls)
- Daily charting
- Certified in CPR/AED
- EKG interpretation
- Emergency response
- Professional bedside manner
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Specimen collection
- Catheter care
- Patient observation
Certification
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- Dementia Care Certification - Alzheimer's Association or other recognized bodies.
- [State] Driver's License
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Right At Home Maryland
02.2025 - Current
Mental Health Associate
Grace Medical Center
12.2024 - Current
Mental Health Worker
Sheppard Pratt Hospital
04.2010 - 09.2024
High School Diploma -
Northwestern High