Nickquon Jackson
Mastic Beach,NY
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care.
Outgoing Direct Care Worker experienced with patients with disabilities and acute ailments. Well-versed in assisting patients with daily living tasks. Committed to improving patient well-being through personal care and interactive engagement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Caregiver
Self Employed Services
Mattituck, NY
05.2022 - 11.2023
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted with physical therapy exercises designed by a physical therapist or occupational therapist.
HHA
People Care Holdings
Patchogue, NY
04.2015 - 11.2022
- Changed bed linens regularly ensuring a clean environment for the client at all times.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry, vacuuming and dusting.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided respite services for family members who need time away from caring for their loved ones.
- Answered questions from family members about the care being provided to the client.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction.
HHA
Freedom Care
New York, NY
08.2011 - 10.2013
- 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.
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times as per HIPAA regulations.
- Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills such as grooming and hygiene habits.
- Maintained records of patient care, progress or problems to report and discuss observations.
- Checked patients' pulse, temperature and respiration.
- Directed patients in prescribed exercises or in use of braces or artificial limbs.
DSP Worker
East End Disability
Moriches, NY
03.2009 - 07.2010
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
Education
High School Diploma -
William Floyd High School
Mastic Beach, NY06-2003
Skills
- Client Safety and First Aid
- Care Plan Assessment
- Behavior Redirection
- First Aid and Safety
- Compassionate Client Care
- Client Documentation
- Recreational Activities
- Errand Running
- Patient Care
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Housekeeping Duties
- Medication Administration
- Meal Preparation
- Emotional Support
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Case Management
- Behavioral Management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Private Caregiver
Self Employed Services
05.2022 - 11.2023
HHA
People Care Holdings
04.2015 - 11.2022
HHA
Freedom Care
08.2011 - 10.2013
DSP Worker
East End Disability
03.2009 - 07.2010
High School Diploma -
William Floyd High School
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