Teammate Spotlight: Daniel Jackson

Daniel Jackson is the Assistant Maintenance Technician for Faith Presbyterian Hospice (FPH). In his role, he helps manage the campus facilities and serves as a “jack of all trades” in the process. We sat down with Daniel to learn more about him through a fun question and answer session. Read about this hard-working teammate below.

What are you passionate about regarding your professional role?
Professionally, I am passionate about making life easier for everyone who enters the T. Boone Pickens Hospice Center. I love solving problems and helping others.

Favorite memory/moment to date during your time at FPH:
One of my favorite memories is riding in a boat on the campus lake – I also paddled using a shovel. My job is never boring!

What do you think sets FPH apart from other hospice services?
The In-Patient Unit (IPU) team is wonderful to work with and I’m lucky to personally witness how much selfless care they put into their work.

What is something that makes you feel proud?
Managing the hospice facilities independently shortly after being hired was a big accomplishment for me. Looking back over the past year, I’m still amazed at how much I’ve learned and figured out along the way.

On the weekend, you can find me:
Over the weekend, you can find me relaxing. I enjoy playing games with my friends and siblings, who are spread out across the country.

My favorite foods/restaurants include:
My friends and I have an annual tradition of meeting up at KAZE Sushi and Hibachi, located in Mesquite. We all order the sake sampler and finish it throughout the meal. It’s one of my favorite traditions. Also, I will never tire of a good cheeseburger.

Tell us about your hobbies:
I really enjoy gaming with my friends. I used to play competitively with them – sometimes even winning cash prizes!

Share about your family:
I have an older brother who is getting married this August. In addition, my sister is getting married later this year in Florida. I can’t wait to celebrate with both of them!

How would your friends describe you?
My friends would say I am a funny, simple and short guy! They will also tell you that I’m easy to find just by listening for my unique laugh.

By Amee McGough