1. James Sherwood
Salem Oregon
Cell: (503) 930-6225
paulsherwood@juno.com
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Compassionate, motivated DSP with extensive training. Consistently provide exceptional care for senior clients
with a focus on safety,client monitoring, ambulation and personal care. Possess active listening skills and sound
judgement.
HIGHLIGHT OF SKILLS
 Senior caregiving experience with clients residing in a group home
 Ability to assist patients with ADL; check vitals, meds, toileting, dressing, bathing, personal hygiene
 Dependable and on time employee willing to work long hours and NOC shifts
 Respond quickly to client’s requests,resolving issues to their complete satisfaction
 Capable of working independently, recording client information, and following instructions
 Possess ODL,dependable transportation and current First Aid/CPR/AED training
 Consistently maintain a positive relationship with family and friends of the patient
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
 Assist clients with Activity of Daily Living including bathing, oral care,skin care,shampoo,
dressing/undressing, help to the bathroom or to use commode or bedpan.
 Maintain written records of client’s care and condition.
 Manually or use gate belts for transfer of patients to wheelchair, bed, toilet, and shower.
 Check client’s pulse, temperature and blood pressure,change colposcopy bag, open wound bandage
 Monitored and administered medications per physician instructions.
 Plan nutritious meals for client following their dietary restrictions; shop for groceries, prepare and serve meals
 Perform a variety of housecleaning duties and laundry; clean and sanitize kitchen and restrooms, vacuum
living areas,dust, change bedding, fold laundry and put away.
 Transport, assist and accompany client to doctors’ offices, shopping or on other trips outside the home.
 Keep client mentally healthy and alert through conversation, reading aloud or other entertainment.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Direct Support Professional All Star Staffing, Salem OR 11/2016-01/2017
Placed at Community Support Services, Inc.
Maintenance Technician May Trucking Company, Brooks OR 05/2015-10/2016
Facilities Maintenance Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action, Salem OR 01/2013-05/2015
Maintenance Technician Grand Peaks Property Management, Denver, CO 02/2004-07/2012
Maintenance Technician Skyline RealEstate,Englewood, CO 05/2000-05/2002
MILITARY SERVICE
Surface Contact Operations Specialist, United States Navy, Honorably Discharged, 05/1989 – 03/1991
EDUCATION
Silver Level, National Career Readiness Certificate, WorkSource, OR, 2015
Master of Business Administration, Healthcare Management Specialization, American Intercontinental
University, Schaumburg, IL, 2013, GPA: 3.88 – cum laude