Leah Kirby
Vinton
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Highly focused on satisfaction and performance.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QDDP Management
Initial Independence
Jackson
03.2025 - Current
- Identified the needs of individuals promptly and efficiently.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Promoted high individual and staff satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Completion of weekly and monthly reports for all homes I manage.
- Site visits.
- Shift coverage as needed.
- Contact with the SSA, guardians, county board, and state.
- UI/MUI reports.
- Refills on each individual's medications.
- Keep all individuals' home books, MARS, and narcotic charts correct and in order.
- Making appointments.
- Keeping all contact sheets up to date and correct.
- Hiring staff.
- Making sure all Individuals needs are meet.
DSP
Gallipolis Developmental Center
Gallipolis
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Helped each individual with daily life skills.
- Re-directed individuals from aggressive behaviors between staff and peers.
- Monitored each individual's time checks for safety.
- Wrote daily notes on progress and behaviors.
- Maintained house rules, so each individual's needs and safety precautions were met.
- I took individuals on outings and appointments.
- TCI trained for physical restraints only as needed.
- UI reports.
Youth Crisis and Trauma DSP
Hopewell Health Centers
Gallipolis
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Keeping daily reports.
- Helping individuals self-regulate.
- Help individuals with daily life skills and communication skills.
- Building bonds.
- Learning each care plan and basing daily activities around individuals' needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster College
Scottsdale, AZ01-2017
Skills
- Medication management
- Individual assessment
- Care plan development
- Data reporting for daily, weekly, and monthly
- Care needs
- UI reports to the SSA, Guardian, and the State
- Site visits, shift coverage as needed
- Managing multiple staff members, individuals, and homes
- Re-directing for behavioral
- De-escalation
- TCI physical restraints
- CPR/First aid
- Multiple OSHA certifications
- Creating activities for each individual's needs
- Team collaboration
- Safety of staff and individuals
- Staff hiring and training
- Case management
- Building bonds and relationships
- Task prioritization
- Leadership
- Verbal communication
- Problem resolution
- Written communication
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Dependable and responsible
- Team building
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Case documentation
- Crisis intervention
- Behavioral intervention
Certification
- CPR/First Aid (Red Cross)OSHA-General Safety OrientationOSHA- Fire Safety and Fire ExtinguisherOSHA-Blood Borne PathogensHIPPAHand HygieneTCITrauma-Informed care and restrictive measuresUniversal PrecautionsIntroduction to Empathy-Based CareMed Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
QDDP Management
Initial Independence
03.2025 - Current
DSP
Gallipolis Developmental Center
10.2024 - 03.2025
Youth Crisis and Trauma DSP
Hopewell Health Centers
11.2023 - 09.2024
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster College