Summary
40 years Reliable professional experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, managing logistics in healthcare and military settings. Skilled in medication administration, inventory control, and maintaining safe working and living environments. Demonstrates strong organizational abilities, effective communication, and a commitment to delivering compassionate, client-centered care across diverse roles.
Work experience
DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Tru Collaborations • Keizer, OR June 2017 to July 2025
Comet Consultants • Keizer, OR April 2005 to June 2017
Provide a safe living environment for persons with Intellectual Disabilities, assist with daily living skills as needed, general housekeeping, prepare meals, shopping for the home, medication administration. Ensure that there was always food for meals.
Parts Specialist
Westronix • Salem, OR
September 2003 to March 2006
Parts ordering, shipping, receiving, inventory control, customer service, contacting manufacturers for warranty replacement parts, fielding phone calls, filing and general office duties.
Psychiatric Aide/Psychiatric Security Aide / Mental Health Therapy Tech
May 1987 to November 2002
Provide a safe and therapeutic environment, provide therapy to patients, administer non-injectable medications to patients, escort/transport patients to and from appointments, document therapy progress, medications given, communicate with nursing staff of any changes medical/mental health changes with patients.
Unit Supply Specialist
U.S. Army • Germany
February 1978 to January 1985
Ordering supplies, issue/receive supplies, responsible for property control, Maintenance of requisition files, typing, filing, pick-up and delivery of supplies to/from distribution centers. Unit Armorer - Maintain Arms room, issue and receive small arms as required. Perform arms inventory, maintain weapons cleanliness, inspect weapons upon return to insure they are ready for use.
Education
Oregon GED 1978 Business Computer Training Institute • Salem, OR
Advanced Information Systems - Integrated Computer Applications - Computer Repair
March 2003 to June 2004
Skills
• Patient Care
• Meal Preparation
• Customer service
• Cooking
• Cleaning
• Heavy lifting
• Caregiving
• Driving
• Clerical experience
• Medical terminology
• Working with people with developmental disabilities
• Medication Administration
• Home Care
• Computer hardware
• Nursing
• Developmental Disabilities Experience
• Vital signs
Certifications & licenses
Drivers License
Issued September 2023 • Expires September 2032
1. Class C 2. CDL B
Issued June 2023 • Expires September 2032
Languages
American Sign Language – Beginner
Military service
United States Army
1. Unit Supply Specialist 2. Unit Armorer
Life Member: Veterans of Foreign Wars American Legion
Commendations
Army of Occupation Medal - Army Service Ribbon – Overseas Service Ribbon x2
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