JUSTIN JACKSON
Pine Knot
Summary
Detail-oriented Direct Care Worker supports daily living activities and provides transportation to enhance client well-being. Seasoned care expert experienced with developmentally disabled clients. Committed to promoting comfort with dignity and compassion. Capable direct support professional with solid background assisting patients with basic needs and care. Knowledgeable about medical procedures, recreational requirements and protective measures. Perceptive, service-oriented and observant. Committed Direct Care Worker brings success in healthcare roles. Skilled at assisting with daily living activities and meal preparation. Focused on maintaining client safety and comfort through continuous monitoring and care. Devoted personal care professional skilled in fostering client health and convenience through assisting with daily activities and health needs. Driven to promote healthy habits to encourage client well-being by demonstrating healthy habits. Dedicated to applying emerging techniques to derive best possible outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
In Home Caregiver
Home Helpers
06.2025 - Current
- Provide personal care, including assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Assist with mobility, transfers, and safe use of mobility aids.
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals; assist with feeding if required.
- Administer or remind clients to take prescribed medications (as directed).
- Perform light housekeeping, including laundry, vacuuming, and maintaining a safe, clean environment.
- Offer companionship and engage in meaningful conversation and activities.
- Monitor client’s physical and emotional condition, reporting changes to family members or supervisors.
- Provide transportation or accompany clients to medical appointments, errands, or social activities (as needed).
- Follow care plans and emergency procedures to ensure client safety.
Life Skills Trainer
Just Family
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Provide personal care, including assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Assist with mobility, transfers, and safe use of mobility aids.
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals; assist with feeding if required.
- Administer or remind clients to take prescribed medications (as directed).
- Perform light housekeeping, including laundry, vacuuming, and maintaining a safe, clean environment.
- Offer companionship and engage in meaningful conversation and activities.
- Monitor client’s physical and emotional condition, reporting changes to family members or supervisors.
- Provide transportation or accompany clients to medical appointments, errands, or social activities (as needed).
- Follow care plans and emergency procedures to ensure client safety.
Direct Support Professional
Oakwood
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Provide direct care and support in areas such as personal hygiene, mobility, meal preparation, and household tasks.
- Assist individuals in participating in community activities, employment, education, and recreational opportunities.
- Support skill development in areas such as communication, socialization, and independent living.
- Implement individualized support and behavior plans under the direction of supervisors and clinical staff.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including daily progress notes and incident reports.
- Monitor and ensure the health, safety, and well-being of individuals at all times.
- Administer medications and follow medical protocols as trained and authorized.
- Encourage self-advocacy, independence, and decision-making.
- Communicate effectively with individuals, families, team members, and external professionals.
- Uphold the dignity, rights, and confidentiality of all individuals supported.
Direct Support Professional
Cumberland Behavior Group
02.2020 - 11.2021
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
Direct Support Professional
Wecare
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Documented client progress in charts and logbooks.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Prepared food and helped patients eat to support healthy nutrition.
Education
High School Diploma - Mccreary
Mccreary Central High School
Stearns, KY06.2012
Skills
- Quality program protocols
- Case management experience
- Compassionate client care
- Client safety and first aid
Timeline
In Home Caregiver
Home Helpers
06.2025 - Current
Life Skills Trainer
Just Family
01.2023 - 12.2024
Direct Support Professional
Oakwood
01.2022 - 06.2022
Direct Support Professional
Cumberland Behavior Group
02.2020 - 11.2021
Direct Support Professional
Wecare
05.2019 - 02.2020
High School Diploma - Mccreary
Mccreary Central High School