Danae Jackson
Lemon Grove
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
1st Meridian Care Services
San Diego
03.2019 - Current
- Provided direct patient care to diverse populations including elderly and disabled patients
- Assisted with ADLs including bathing, grooming, toileting, and feeding
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, reporting changes in patient condition to supervisors
- Assisted with safe patient transfers and mobility support using proper body mechanics
- Maintained a clean and safe patient environment in compliance with infection control standards
- Supported patients with dementia and memory-related conditions
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
The Arc of San Diego
San Diego
09.2023 - 01.2025
- Assisted individuals with developmental disabilities with daily care and personal hygiene
- Monitored behavior and ensured patient safety in structured environments
- Facilitated daily activities to promote independence and engagement
- Documented patient progress and reported concerns to care team
Home Health Aide
Coast Care Partners
04.2018 - 03.2022
- Delivered in-home patient care including hygiene, meal preparation, and mobility support
- Assisted with medication reminders and basic health monitoring
- Provided companionship and emotional support to improve patient well-being
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Program -
Healthcare Science Academy
San Diego, CAHigh School Diploma -
Skills
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Activities of Daily Living
- Patient Mobility & Transfers
- Infection Control & Safety Procedures
- Dementia & Alzheimer’s Care
- Patient Observation & Reporting
- Medication Assistance
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Daily living assistance
- Documentation skills
- Infection control
- Behavioral observation
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Housekeeping
- Multitasking and organization
- Meal preparation
- Compassionate care
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- First aid and safety
- Stress management
- Case management experience
- Care plan adherence
- Dependable and responsible
- Patient management
- Lifting and transferring
- Mobility assistance
- Case management
- Incapacitation care
- ADL assistance
- Active listening
- PPE usage
- Flexible schedule
- Nutrition
- Basic life support
- Healthcare ethics
- Physical assessments
- Transfer techniques
- Medical terminology
- Range of motion exercises
- Personal care assistance
Timeline
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
The Arc of San Diego
09.2023 - 01.2025
Caregiver
1st Meridian Care Services
03.2019 - Current
Home Health Aide
Coast Care Partners
04.2018 - 03.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Program -
Healthcare Science Academy