Ireyah Stevens, CDP

Experience

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  Saint Elizabeth University

  Sept 2011 - May 2015

  -Provided support to the director of Conference and Event Services. -Duties included scanning and copying paperwork, making phone calls, and other administrative tasks.-Completed data entry analysis tasks utilizing Excel.-Overseen events held at Saint Elizabeth University. -Seen as the face of the college by the internal and external campus community. -Acted as a trouble shooter and problem solver. -Greeted guests of the college, assisted and guided patrons to event locations. -Provided excellent customer service and communication skills to guests of the college, fellow co-workers and supervisors.

  • Office Assistant with Conference and Event Services

    Feb 2014 - May 2015

  • College of Saint Elizabeth Usher

    Sept 2011 - May 2015
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  Deirdre's House

  Sept 2014 - Dec 2014

  Intern: Child Advocate

  Assisted with general clerical duties, program management, and volunteer activities.

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  Genesis

  Jan 2015 - May 2015

  Recreation Assistant

  -Assisted with developing and directing activity programs for residents with dementia.-Coordinated activities that met the physical, cognitive, and social needs of the residents.-Independently lead group activities with 10 to 20 residents at a time.-Documented resident’s participation and progress in the recreational activities.

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  Norwood Terrace Health Center

  Jul 2015 - Aug 2018

  -Integral part of the interview and hiring process for incoming staff. -Trained all incoming recreation staff. -Assisted in planning, organizing, and directing group and individual activity programs for the residents.-Increased resident participation in group activities by designing and revising engaging activities. -Worked closely with the Director of Recreation, the Director of Social Services, and other recreation staff members to create individualized activities for residents with dementia and other memory related issues.-Contributed to the documentation of the resident’s progress toward their goals and response to their individual care plans. Show less -Assisted the Admissions Director with admitting patients and organizing protected health information.-Greeted and provided excellent customer service to residents, visitors, and vendors of the facility.-Managed a high volume of calls utilizing a switchboard phone system.-Transferred calls, took messages, and answered all incoming queries.-Maintained and updated data using Excel, as well as in the electronic health record system. -Duties also included filing and organizing paperwork, ordering office supplies, and other administrative tasks. Show less

  • Recreation Assistant

    Jul 2015 - Aug 2018

  • Receptionist/Admissions Assistant

    Jul 2015 - Mar 2017
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  SERV Behavioral Health System, Inc.

  Apr 2017 - Feb 2022

  -Provided behavioral healthcare services to adult and geriatric clients.-Provided structure and support to the clients in adherence to their individual and group needs.-Assisted and supervised clients with daily living skills, medication monitoring, case management, supportive counseling, transportation services, and social activities.-Completed weekly client centered progress notes in the electronic health record system. -Updated clinical staff on significant behavioral and medical changes in clients. -Designed and ran weekly therapeutic and educational groups with the clients. Show less -Participated in the interview process of prospective staff members.-Trained incoming group home staff members across Middlesex County, NJ.-Completed individual and group meetings with all staff; monthly and as needed. -Increased client productivity by creating group activities based on the client’s interests and feedback.-Decreased client medication errors by implementing innovative medication monitoring systems.-Duties also included those listed under the Residential Counselor position. Show less -Provided behavioral healthcare services to adult and geriatric clients.-Provided structure and support to the clients in adherence to their individual and group needs.-Assisted and supervised clients with daily living skills, medication monitoring, case management, supportive counseling, transportation services, and social activities.-Completed weekly client centered progress notes in the electronic health record system. -Updated clinical staff on significant behavioral and medical changes in clients. -Designed and ran weekly therapeutic and educational groups with the clients. Show less

  • Residential Counselor

    Oct 2021 - Feb 2022

  • Senior Residential Counselor

    Apr 2018 - Oct 2021

  • Residential Counselor

    Apr 2017 - Apr 2018
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  RUTGERS-UNIVERSITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE

  Oct 2021 - Jul 2023

  -Provided case management services to individuals diagnosed with a persistent mental illness. -Contributed to the development, implementation, and management of the Individualized Rehabilitation Plan.-Provided individuals with rehabilitative skill development training and crisis prevention techniques.-Connected individuals with community resources and support based on their personal needs and goals.-Aided in the documentation of progress made toward the individual’s outlined goals utilizing an electronic health record system. Show less

  • Sr. Habilitation Counselor - Supportive Housing

    Jan 2023 - Jul 2023

  • Habilitation Counselor - Supportive Housing

    Oct 2021 - Jan 2023
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  The Delaney at The Green

  Jun 2023 - now

  Director of Memory Care

  • Responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing a wide variety of activities and programming which meet the varied needs of the residents diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease or related Dementias• Design, lead, and develop programs based off the dimensions of wellness: intellectual, occupational, social, environmental, spiritual, emotional, physical, artistic, and cultural• Learn the abilities, interests, and participation level of each resident in the Memory Care neighborhood and evaluate each resident’s activity needs by collaborating with community care staff members to explore opportunities for resident engagement• Communicate information to the Health Services department regarding activity participation and activity ability changes in status that may require resident Care Plan updates• Interview, select, train, supervise and evaluate community care staff member’s performance• Provide ongoing education and training to families and community care staff regarding Alzheimer’s Disease and related Dementias Show less