Kevin Shepherd

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).

• 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

• 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

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).

• 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

• 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.

• 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.