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Kevin Shepherd

Yakima,WA

Summary

Multi-talented Scheduler consistently rewarded for success in planning and operational improvements. Experience in Home Health Care and Staff Management procedures positively impacting overall morale and productivity.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Ambitions of Washington
01.2024 - Current

It requires a Direct Support Professional to work one-on-one with a client in their own home or in the community. DSP’s must be trusted to work independently and work well with others when in a team setting. Under the direction of the Program Coordinator, the Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides hands-on instruction, assistance, and support services to individuals with developmental disabilities in a manner that ensures their health, safety, successful achievement of service objectives, and personal goals which are outlined in their Person-Centered Service Plan (PCSP).

Staffing Coordinator

Kittitas Interactive Management
04.2019 - Current
  • Ensured the Staffing of the Specific Home i worked in was intact
  • Ensured all new staff were trained effectively on the job site using the (buzz on adult learners) Certification
  • Ensured new staff on the job training was in compliance with Washington State expectations
  • Trained current and new Direct Support Professionals
  • Maintained accurate timesheet edits for the staff in the home i supervised
  • NovaTime/Acentis Experience

Paraprofessional Substitute

Elmview
01.2025 - 06.2025
  • Students to actively engage in the classroom
  • Building the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in school
  • Implementing each student's Individual Education Plan or 504 Plan
  • Classroom teachers to create a positive learning environment for all students
  • Flexibility for School Districts to meet the individual needs of students

Direct Support Professional

Ambitions of Washington
01.2024 - 01.2025

It requires a Direct Support Professional to work one-on-one with a client in their own home or in the community. DSP’s must be trusted to work independently and work well with others when in a team setting. Under the direction of the Program Coordinator, the Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides hands-on instruction, assistance, and support services to individuals with developmental disabilities in a manner that ensures their health, safety, successful achievement of service objectives, and personal goals which are outlined in their Person-Centered Service Plan (PCSP).

AC2

Washington State DSHS
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Actively participate in the daily lives of the clients and residents we care for
  • Provide direct care and active engagement designed to maximize independent living skills
  • Teach and assist residents with personal hygiene, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, leisure skills, community awareness, safety, and routine household responsibilities
  • Participate in activities of daily living, physical, social, and habilitative skill development while providing choices for self-determination to the best of the resident's abilities
  • Transport and escort residents to and from various recreational activities and health appointments
  • Aid in the implementation of Health Services Orders supporting residents through a planned daily schedule of learning new skills, becoming more independent, maintaining their health, and overall functioning, improving social behaviors, and attending work and school
  • Provide personal care for both genders
  • Provide safe and protective interventions in the presence of challenging behaviors
  • Observe, document, and report physical, medical, and behavioral changes in residents Assist with medical and behavioral emergencies, providing health, safety, security, and protection from abuse and or neglect

Direct Support Professional

Kittitas Interactive Management
04.2018 - 01.2022
  • Enhanced successful patient outcomes by helping each participate in recreational activities alone or in groups.
  • Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to document accurately report patient progress.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
  • Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
  • Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
  • Ensured safety and well-being of each patient in alignment with care plan.
  • Enhanced patient stays by creating and maintaining visual calendar of social, recreational and education activities.
  • Quickly identified problematic changes in patient behavior and progress by closely monitoring patients and keeping detailed records.
  • Worked with Developmentally Disabled patients to provide emotional support and closely monitor potentially dangerous changes to behavior.

Scheduling Supervisor

Kittitas Interactive Management
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Worked with manager and to plan and coordinate schedules.
  • Gathered employee data to develop bi-weekly work schedules, which helped ensured that all departments were properly staffed for each shift.
  • Worked with Manager to Process Payroll
  • Worked with Manager to review personnel records to determine rates of pay, and changes in wage rates.

Education

High School Diploma -

Deer Park High School
Deer Park, WA
06.2015

Skills

  • Scheduling
  • Data Entry
  • Training
  • Team building
  • Time management
  • Customer Service
  • Documentation

Timeline

Paraprofessional Substitute

Elmview
01.2025 - 06.2025

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Ambitions of Washington
01.2024 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Ambitions of Washington
01.2024 - 01.2025

AC2

Washington State DSHS
01.2022 - 01.2023

Staffing Coordinator

Kittitas Interactive Management
04.2019 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Kittitas Interactive Management
04.2018 - 01.2022

Scheduling Supervisor

Kittitas Interactive Management
01.2018 - 01.2022

High School Diploma -

Deer Park High School