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Nikaela Jackson

Houston,TX

Summary

Resiliant teachable Direct Support Professional with solid background assisting patients with basic needs and care. Knowledgeable about procedures, recreational requirements and protective measures. Perceptive individual familiar with minimum standards rules and regulations.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Care Staff Member

Adullam Homes
Houston, TX
01.2024 - Current
  • Supervised activities for you boys 8-18.
  • Utilized appropriate techniques when dealing with challenging behaviors.
  • Performed housekeeping tasks, such as changing linens and cleaning rooms.
  • Ensured safety of all clients in accordance with facility regulations.
  • Administered medications or treatments as directed by physician or nurse.

Direct Care Staff

Miracal's Place RTC
Houston, TX
04.2020 - 01.2023
  • Supervised youth girls ages 7-17.
  • Documentation of daily progress.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living and needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Transported clients to medical appointments.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
  • Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
  • Planned, purchased and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Utilized appropriate techniques when dealing with challenging behaviors.
  • Utilized appropriate techniques when dealing with challenging behaviors.
  • Ensured safety of all clients in accordance with facility regulations.

Direct Support Professional

Kidz Safe Harbor Residential Treatment Center, Shelter
Houston, TX
06.2019 - 01.2021
  • Assisted administration with intake.
  • Provided supervision to youth boys ages 12-16.
  • Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
  • Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.

Direct Support Professional

The Sean Ashley House
Houston, TX
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • Provided assistance to individuals with intellectual disabilities with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders in home setting.
  • Incontinence care.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Provided assistance to staff.
  • Planned,purchased and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care.

Personal Care Attendant

God Rock Home Healthcare
Missouri City, TX
06.2015 - 08.2018
  • Dementia care.
  • Incontinence care.
  • Transferring.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
  • Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.

Lead and Assistant Toddler Teacher

Excelsior Learning Academy
Missouri City, TX
08.2015 - 12.2017
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.

Secretary

City of Houston
Houston, TX
06.2012 - 12.2014
  • Greeted callers professionally and enthusiastically.
  • Answered incoming phone calls, responded to inquiries and transferred calls as needed.
  • Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents
  • Handled daily scheduling tasks and provided administrative support for entire department.

Nanny

The Wesley Family
Missouri City, TX
01.2009 - 04.2012
  • Performed light housekeeping duties related to childcare such as laundry or meal preparation.
  • Created an atmosphere of trust between myself and both the family and the kids I cared for.
  • Transported children to school, extracurricular activities, and appointments when needed.
  • Assisted children with daily activities, such as dressing, bathing, and feeding.
  • Helped prepare meals for the children according to dietary guidelines set forth by parents or guardians.
  • Engaged children in age-appropriate activities to encourage intellectual and motor skills development.
  • Tended to children's general needs while providing supervision for safety in day-to-day activities.

Education

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Excellent Oral and written communication
  • Problem solving
  • Mental health
  • Documentation
  • Computer
  • Flexibility
  • Organization
  • Teamwork
  • Time management

Certification

  • CPR Certification
  • First Aid Certification

Timeline

Direct Care Staff Member

Adullam Homes
01.2024 - Current

Direct Care Staff

Miracal's Place RTC
04.2020 - 01.2023

Direct Support Professional

Kidz Safe Harbor Residential Treatment Center, Shelter
06.2019 - 01.2021

Direct Support Professional

The Sean Ashley House
01.2018 - 12.2019

Lead and Assistant Toddler Teacher

Excelsior Learning Academy
08.2015 - 12.2017

Personal Care Attendant

God Rock Home Healthcare
06.2015 - 08.2018

Secretary

City of Houston
06.2012 - 12.2014

Nanny

The Wesley Family
01.2009 - 04.2012

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