Shift Buddy

Shift Buddy is a practical, easy-to-use tool designed specifically for Direct Support Professionals and caregivers working in group homes and care facilities.

When a difficult situation arises during your shift, the last thing you need is to panic or second-guess yourself. Shift Buddy gives you instant access to clear, calm action steps for the most common challenging situations you face on the job.

Situations covered:

Aggressive Behavior
Refusing Medication
Meltdown / Emotional Distress
Refusing to Eat or Drink
Sleep Issues
Fall or Injury
My Own Situation

Features:

Clear step-by-step guidance for difficult situations
Quick incident logging with severity levels and notes
Incident history to track patterns over time
Works completely offline — no internet required
No account needed — open it and go
HIPAA safe — all data stays on your device

Want more features for your organization? Check out DSP Buddy — the professional version designed for group home organizations, includes PDF export, voice transcription, category filtering, and ability to add multiple residents. Visit https://dspbuddy.app for more information.

Built by a caregiver, for caregivers.