Melissa Logan
Peoria Heights
Summary
Motivated Group Home Manager, eager to assist staff and individuals in making their life as fulfilled as possible. I love being part of a team and advocating for individuals. Supervising staff and guiding them to be the best they can be and love their job is my passion. I come to work each day wanting to enrich the lives of everyone around me whether it be helping them with a goal, teaching a new skill or providing guidance to make a task favorable.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Group Home Manager
Ep!c
Peoria
03.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily operations of group home environment for individuals with disabilities.
- Organized recreational activities to promote social interaction among residents.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations by implementing safety measures when needed.
- Reported, investigated and followed up on abuse and neglect cases.
- Supervised staff training and development by acting as role model and instructing staff on how to appropriately interact with individuals .
- Performed daily assessments of client behavior changes or physical health status.
- Resolved concerns regarding staff, individuals, and care to maintain standards throughout group home.
- Maintained accurate records of client attendance, progress notes, medications, and incident reports.
- Inspected living areas regularly to identify any potential hazards or maintenance needs.
- Monitored and provided individuals with assistance for bathing, dressing and other basic hygiene needs.
- Initiated positive relationships with residents, staff and other individuals by being respectful, actively listening, and asking appropriate questions.
- Requested and identified specialized services for residents such as physical therapy, psychological testing and vocational assessments.
- Monitored financial resources within the program budget to ensure efficient utilization of funds.
- Recruited, interviewed, and hired staff.
- Staff evaluations
- Advocated for individual’s quality of life.
DSP
Ep!c
Peoria
04.1998 - 12.2018
- Delivered direct support to individuals with disabilities in daily activities.
- Assisted clients in developing life skills and achieving personal goals.
- Documented client progress and reported any concerns to supervisors.
- Facilitated recreational activities to enhance social engagement among clients.
- Implemented behavior management techniques according to established protocols.
- Provided transportation assistance for clients attending appointments or community events.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients and staff.
Education
Nursing
ICC
08.1991 - 05.1993
Skills
- Staff training
- Behavior management
- Incident reporting
- Client assessment
- Team leadership
- Advocacy
- Staff supervision
- Personal care assistance
- Effective communication
- Policy and procedure implementation
Skills-Supervisory Experience/Style
Organization and time management
Add meetings and time sensitive tasks to my calendar
Prioritize tasks and always being willing to reprioritize at a moments notice.
Completely tasks as early as possible so it’s not last minute.
Supervisory Experience
I was a GHM when I was employed at Ep!c/Parc for 1 year
I have currently been a GHM for 16 months at Ep!c.
My job at UFS I was also a supervisor.
Payroll/Scheduling
I have actively Participated in filling open shifts. In pivots jobs I helped with scheduling. I haven’t played a huge roll in payroll other than ensuring they are no miss punches on time sheets.
Previously I was a cpr/fa instructor
I currently train staff on CBTA’s to complete DSP training.
Timeline
Group Home Manager
Ep!c
03.2024 - Current
DSP
Ep!c
04.1998 - 12.2018
Nursing
ICC
08.1991 - 05.1993