Mark Slaight
Person Centered Services Inc
Goldendale,WA
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Certification
19
Years of experience
Dedicated Direct Support Professional with over 20 years of experience in daily living support and crisis intervention for individuals with developmental disabilities. Expertise in person-centered planning, behavior support, and medication reminders enhances individualized care strategies. Committed to fostering independence and dignity while ensuring safety and effective family communication.
Work History
Direct Support Professional
14 Years 6 Months- Delivered direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities while supporting activities of daily living.
- Supported individuals with daily living activities following PCSI care plans.
- Assisted individuals with personal care, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted individuals in completing daily activities to promote independence and well-being. in learning and developing new skills.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and peers, enhancing community engagement.
- Monitored client safety during home and community activities.
- Transported clients safely to various locations, facilitating access to essential services. to appointments, programs, and community outings.
- Communicated client needs with PCSI team members and family caregivers.
- Partnered with staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
- Reinforced behavior plans and redirected challenging behaviors calmly.
- Modeled appropriate responses and reinforced desired behaviors, promoting positive behavior change.
- Used approved crisis intervention methods during emergency situations to support safety.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Prepared meals and supported nutrition needs for assigned individuals.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Cultivated relationships with families of participants, fostering continuity of care and support.
- Recorded observations, incidents, and service notes in PCSI records to maintain accurate documentation.
- Cultivated relationships with families of participants, fostering continuity of care and support.
Resident Manager
4 Years 11 Months- Oversaw daily operations for New Hope Farms resident housing and community spaces.
- Enforced community rules, safety standards, and property policies.
- Supervised cleaning, inspections, and room readiness across New Hope Farms facilities to uphold community living standards.
- Managed maintenance requests and ensured timely repair completion to maintain resident satisfaction.
- Communicated with residents about concerns, schedules, and housing updates.
- Conducted regular property inspections and reported any necessary repairs or improvements.
- Documented incidents, resident records, and housing activity logs.
- Supported medication reminders and accurate documentation during resident care routines.
- Helped feed residents who are unable to feed themselves due to disability or illness.
- Managed caregiver schedules to ensure consistent coverage for residents. and daily support activities
- Collaborated with nurses, therapists, and families on care needs.
- Informed families and clinical staff about changes in patient care plans. with families and clinical staff
- Observed patient conditions and communicated concerns to care team members.
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.
- Assisted nursing staff in providing basic patient care, such as taking vital signs and administering medications.
- Observed patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reported any changes to supervisor or nurse on duty.
- Administered medications orally or topically as prescribed by physician.
- Collected specimens from patients according to established procedures.
- Transported patients to different locations within the facility or to appointments outside the facility.
- Coordinated referrals for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech language pathology services.
- Reviewed staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage of shifts.
Education
CPR/First Aide Instructor - ALS/BLS First Aide
Skills
Medication administration
Person centered planning
Crisis intervention
Behavior support
Daily living support
Client mobility support
Nutritional support strategies
Safety monitoring
Emergency response techniques
Electronic documentation
Report generation
Residential care
Team collaboration
Conflict resolution
Family communication
Active listening
Behavioral management
First aid and CPR
Problem-solving
State regulations
Client transportation
Empathy and patience
Certification
- CPR/ First Aide Instructor through American Heart Association
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Person Centered Services Inc
05.2012 - CurrentRead More
Resident Manager
New Hope Farms
05.2007 - 04.2012Read More
Goldendale High School
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Columbia Gorge Community Collegw
CPR/First Aide Instructor from ALS/BLS First Aide
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