Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Lawanda Jackson

Jacksonville,FL

Summary


Healthcare professional prepared to bring compassion and efficiency to caregiving roles. Extensive background in providing personal care and emotional support, ensuring client comfort and safety. Known for strong collaboration with healthcare teams and adaptability to meet client needs. Skilled in managing diverse care plans and building trust with clients and their families.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver

Blessing Hands Healthcare
07.2018 - Current
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.

Caregiver

JMac Enterprises Healthcare
03.2013 - 06.2025
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
  • Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.

Education

Healthcare

Florida State College
Jacksonville, FL
06-2019

Skills

  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Time management
  • Elderly care
  • Problem-solving
  • Daily living assistance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Dementia care
  • First aid and safety
  • HIPAA compliance
  • ADL assistance
  • End-of-life care
  • Hoyer lifting equipment
  • Transportation services
  • Fast learner

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 10 staff members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Certification

  • DCA - Direct Care Aide
  • PCW - Personal Care Worker
  • Administrating Feeding Tube

(External Nutrition)

  • CPR First Aide Certification
  • Certified with John Hancock Insurance

Timeline

Caregiver

Blessing Hands Healthcare
07.2018 - Current

Caregiver

JMac Enterprises Healthcare
03.2013 - 06.2025

Healthcare

Florida State College

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