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Patrick Jackson

Patrick Jackson

Direct support professional
Pawtucket,United States

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Arc Blackstone Valley
06.2020 - Current
  • Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • 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.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.

Home Care Aide

Fogarty Center
11.2020 - 10.2022
  • Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
  • Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.

Food Service Assistant

Wellpath Recovery Solutions
12.2021 - 09.2022
  • Set up and broke down food service lines quickly to maintain service flow.
  • Operated dishwashing and sanitizing equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
  • Adhered to safe work practices, food safety regulations, and corporate guidelines.

Maintained knowledge of current nutritional practices regarding therapeutic diets.

Checked for errors on tray card information that was consistent with the food served.

Resolved patient problems and needs outside of the job description by communicating with nurses.


Developed and maintained a good going rapport with inter departments personnel as well as with other departments within the facility to ensure that food service properly meth the needs of patients.


Contributed to team effort by assisting co-workers as needed.

Product Assembler/ Machine Operator

ManpowerGroup/ Honeywell
11.2020 - 03.2021
  • Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
  • Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.

Direct Care Worker

Wrentham Developmental Center
10.2017 - 10.2019
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
  • Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.

Packer /materials Handler

Blow Molded Specialties
12.2016 - 10.2017
  • Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
  • Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
  • Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
  • Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
  • Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
  • Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
  • Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.

Education

J Chauncey Goodrich Senior High
Monrovia Liberia
11.2010

Skills

  • Personal Care Support
  • Assisting with Daily Living
  • Accurate Documenting
  • First Aid Certification
  • Ability to Lift
  • Creative Thinking
  • Clean Living Spaces
  • Attentive to People
  • Residential Support
  • Medication Administration
  • Emotional and Social Support
  • Diet and
  • Client Support
  • Mobility Support
  • Knowledge of State Regulations
  • Patient Restraint
  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Safety Behaviors
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Quality Program Protocols
  • Meal Planning and Preparation
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Cook Healthy Meals
  • Community Activities

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

It's fine to celebrate success but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure.
Bill Gates

Timeline

Food Service Assistant

Wellpath Recovery Solutions
12.2021 - 09.2022

Home Care Aide

Fogarty Center
11.2020 - 10.2022

Product Assembler/ Machine Operator

ManpowerGroup/ Honeywell
11.2020 - 03.2021

Direct Support Professional

Arc Blackstone Valley
06.2020 - Current

Direct Care Worker

Wrentham Developmental Center
10.2017 - 10.2019

Packer /materials Handler

Blow Molded Specialties
12.2016 - 10.2017

J Chauncey Goodrich Senior High
Patrick JacksonDirect support professional