Latasha Jackson
Greenville,SC
Summary
Adept at compassionate caregiving and proficient in medication administration, I significantly enhanced client well-being and independence at Thrive Upstate. My commitment to client support and advocacy, coupled with my ability to quickly adapt and learn, led to notable improvements in service quality, fostering a positive and inclusive environment for all clients.
Experienced with providing comprehensive care and support to diverse client populations. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships. Track record of maintaining safe and supportive environment tailored to individual needs.
Well-rounded Personal Care Aide with 15 years assisting clients with various daily living needs at home. Talented at offering attentive care to patients by managing health needs, helping with personal grooming, carrying out light housekeeping and quality care. Expert communicator when supporting patients' needs, documenting information and interacting with supervisors.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Thrive Upstate
09.2016 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Trained new staff on best practices in direct support, elevating overall quality of care provided.
- Administered medication under supervision, ensuring adherence to healthcare plans.
- Advocated for clients' needs and rights in various settings, enhancing their quality of life.
- Monitored and reported changes in clients' health and well-being, enabling timely interventions.
- Assisted with personal care tasks, respecting clients' dignity and promoting self-reliance.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Education
High School Diploma -
Carolina High School
Greenville, SC01-2007
Skills
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client Support
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Medication Administration
- Client documentation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Decision-making support
- Health and safety requirements
- Direct Patient Care
- Transportation
- Appointment Scheduling
- Client Transportation
- ADL support
- Social Skills Development
- Patient Assessments
Certification
- Adult CPR/AED certification – American Red Cross.
- Personal Care Aide Certification (PCA) - Various State Agencies or Community Colleges.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Medication Tech
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Thrive Upstate
09.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Carolina High School
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