Tarah E. Griffith
Coeur d'Alene,ID
Summary
Highly-motivated employee specializing in Healthcare, with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively remotely with minimal supervision, and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Specialist
Garten Services
Salem, Or
03.2022 - 03.2024
- Directed operations to guarantee compliance with licensing standards for Supported Employment and Day Programs under Oregon Department of Disability Services
- Crafted high-quality, mission-focused orientation materials and facilitated personalized training sessions for new team members.
- Optimized documentation method, recovering approximately $30,000 in missing revenue monthly
- Collaborated within company's Safety Committee to improve health and safety protocols
- Directed monthly department-wide fire drills and coordinated annual safety tours.
- Engaged with executives to formulate and implement streamlined solutions for essential quality challenges.
Direct Support Professional
D & D Foster Care Services
Salem, OR
08.2020 - 03.2022
- Delivered direct support services to clients with developmental and intellectual disabilities in group home environment
- Assisted clients with essential daily tasks including showering, dressing, toileting, and meal preparation.
- Managed the proper implementation of prescribed medications and treatments for clients using Therap Services, a web-based system for care providers.
- Documented and preserved thorough shift reports, recording vital signs and essential client information
Direct Support Professional
Home Instead
Salem, OR
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Served as a caregiver, providing grooming and medical aid to senior clients in the privacy of their residences
- Customized client experiences to cater to individual interests and preferences
- Maintained shift records daily for each client, noting any medical needs client might have, and corresponded with other service providers as well as client’s physicians
- Provided housekeeping services as needed in client’s homes, as well as pet care
Program Manager
Renew Consulting
Albany, OR
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Directed and facilitated operations of residential group home for clients with developmental disabilities.
- Supervised and mentored program staff
- Finalized an up to date staffing schedule, ensuring required supervision hours were met
- Concluded annual staff reviews, determining If employees were eligible for raises
- Composed each client’s annual ISPs, arranged and led ISP team meeting
Supported Living Coordinator
Community Vision, INC
Portland, OR
11.2016 - 10.2017
- Directed twenty support staff for five clients with developmental disabilities in their own homes
- Officiated monthly house meetings for each home
- Problem solved, coached, and disciplined staff members in accordance with the company’s Policies and Procedures
- Approved ADP entries weekly, making sure staff were accurately paid
- Was on call for caseload Monday-Friday, 24 hours a day, and for the entire program of 120 support staff 5 times a year.
Education
Associate’s Degree - Psychology
Portland Community College
Portland, OR07.2014
Skills
- Project Management
- Customer Service
- Internal Audits
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Safety Procedures
- Quality Assurance
- Documentation and Reporting
- Regulations and Compliance
- Training and Mentoring
- Staff Oversight
Timeline
Quality Assurance Specialist
Garten Services
03.2022 - 03.2024
Direct Support Professional
D & D Foster Care Services
08.2020 - 03.2022
Direct Support Professional
Home Instead
09.2019 - 05.2020
Program Manager
Renew Consulting
06.2018 - 03.2019
Supported Living Coordinator
Community Vision, INC
11.2016 - 10.2017
Associate’s Degree - Psychology
Portland Community College
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