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Overview
Work History
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Certification
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Lynn Judd

Helena,MT

Summary

Proven Direct Support Professional with extensive experience at Family Outreach, excelling in compassionate caregiving and medication administration. Demonstrated success in enhancing client well-being, achieving significant improvements in independence and social interactions. Skilled in crisis management and safety monitoring, ensuring client and staff safety.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Support Professional/job Coach

Family Outreach
07.2022 - Current
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
  • Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
  • Educated clients and family members on relevant topics to support independent living.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.

Direct Support Professional

Family Outreach
05.2016 - 09.2021
  • Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.

Direct Support Professional

Family Outreach
08.2012 - 04.2016
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
  • Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
  • Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Educated clients and family members on relevant topics to support independent living.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Rehabilitation Services

University of Washington
Seattle, WA
1978

Skills

  • Direct Patient Care
  • Progress Documentation
  • Patient Management
  • Client documentation
  • Transportation
  • Behavioral Management
  • ADL support
  • Crisis Management
  • Client Transportation
  • Safety Monitoring
  • Compassionate Caregiving
  • Social Skills Development
  • Behavior redirection
  • Nutrition
  • Client Support
  • First aid and safety
  • Health and safety requirements
  • Medication Administration
  • Report Generation
  • Recreational Activities

Accomplishments

  • Documented and resolved client's need to gain more confidence in dealing with a peer and neighbor who can be domineering which led to better relations between the two as far as boundary issues.
  • Trained new staff members staff members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to create a prospective method for tracking staff availablity.

Certification

Medication administration certification expires January 2025

First Aid/CPR certification expires April 2025

Timeline

Direct Support Professional/job Coach

Family Outreach
07.2022 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Family Outreach
05.2016 - 09.2021

Direct Support Professional

Family Outreach
08.2012 - 04.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Rehabilitation Services

University of Washington

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