Megan Kaster
Helena
Summary
Assistant Program Manager with experience supervising staff, coordinating schedules, and managing daily operations in a group home setting. Skilled in providing direct care and individualized support for adults with disabilities while ensuring compliance with organizational and state standards. Strong at balancing leadership responsibilities with hands-on client support.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Program Manager
Westmont
Helena
03.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily operations of group home for individuals with disabilities.
- Coordinated care plans with staff and external service providers.
- Managed staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage and support.
- Conducted regular training sessions on safety and care protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of resident activities and incidents.
- Facilitated communication between families and healthcare professionals.
- Oversaw medication administration in compliance with regulations.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations by implementing safety measures when needed.
- Supervised staff training and development by acting as role model and instructing staff on how to appropriately interact with residents.
- Ensured that all necessary safety protocols were followed while providing care in the home environment.
- Resolved concerns regarding staff, residents, and care to maintain standards throughout group home.
Direct Support Professional
Westmont
Helena
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Supported clients in community integration and social skills development.
- Collaborated with families to create personalized care plans for clients.
- Documented client progress and reported changes to supervisors regularly.
- Communicated effectively with team members to coordinate client support services.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care and meal preparation
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
Education
High School Diploma -
Graduation Alliance
Utah06-2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Caroll College
Helena, MTSkills
- Care plan coordination
- Medication administration
- Staff training development
- Incident documentation
- Emergency response management
- Team communication skills
- Time management efficiency
- Interpersonal relationship building
- Multitasking capacity
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Problem resolution
- Active listening
- Analytical and critical thinking
Certification
- CPR
- Mandt 1 & 2
- PCT
- Medication Certified
Timeline
Assistant Program Manager
Westmont
03.2025 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Westmont
01.2025 - 03.2025
High School Diploma -
Graduation Alliance
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Caroll College