Gage Rushing
Summary
Direct support professional with nearly 6 years of experience. Has experience as a peer coach and training new and existing employees. Took over leadership roles for home program on multiple occasions while program was without a manager including individual and employee scheduling, and ensuring individuals' records were up to date.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Tri Cities Residential Services
03.2018 - Current
- Assisted individuals to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized environment for individuals.
- Assisted individuals with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Monitored progress and documented individuals health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Updated individuals files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Assisted individuals in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure individual's safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track individual's achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Transported individuals to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Recorded individual's pulse, blood pressure and respirations to assess and document important health information.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for individuals caseload.
Education
No Degree -
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WAHigh School Diploma -
Kennewick High School
Kennewick, WA06.2016
Skills
- Behavioral Management
- Appointment Scheduling
- Individual's Documentation
- Indirect Care of Individual
- First Aid and Safety
- Medical Records Management
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Stress management
- Computer literacy
- Active listening
- Progress Tracking
- Schedule Maintenance
- Medication Management
- Fast Learner
- Filing and Data Archiving
- Relationship Building
- Transportation
- Conflict resolution
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Tri Cities Residential Services
03.2018 - Current
No Degree -
Eastern Washington University
High School Diploma -
Kennewick High School
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