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Ayanna Price

Gainesville,Florida

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Education & Training Specialist

Tacachale
03.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced employee performance by developing and implementing comprehensive training programs.
  • Streamlined onboarding process for new hires, resulting in reduced time to productivity.
  • Organized and implemented coursework, oversaw scheduling and monitored attendance through learning management system.
  • Coordinated administrative functions necessary to deliver and document training programs.
  • Built and maintained professional relationships with vendors and suppliers.
  • Coordinated training schedules across sites with supervisors and managers to optimize training initiatives and work-flow management
  • Increased employee retention through engaging and relevant training sessions tailored to individual needs.
  • Evaluated training effectiveness using feedback surveys and assessments, making continuous improvements as needed.

Operations & Management Consultant I

Tacachale
02.2018 - 03.2022
  • I had the authority during after-hours, weekends and holidays to perform administrative and consultative work in the identification and resolution of operational or management problems within the residential community of Tacachale (both ICF and Forensic).
  • This work involves using independent judgement and making executive decisions as it relates to the day-to-day operations in the residential areas.
  • Notably during these times this position is responsible for responding to and taking the lead in managing all incidents involving residents and staff, to include but not limited to taking statements and rearranging staffing to resolve conflicts and/or potential problems.
  • Responsible for composing reports that may be used by Employee Relations to address or correct employees.
  • Taking the lead role in assembling and disseminating incident report packets to the appropriate personnel for review on the next business day.
  • Validates that staffing schedules are balanced and adequate in all areas utilized by residents and staff to include temporary reassignment of staff to provide coverage, ensure safety standards are met and active treatment is ongoing; verify respectful interactions between all individuals are evident; and that the supervision and care of the residents is continuous.
  • Conduct onsite observations of residential living areas, worksites and activity areas.
  • Confer with staff and management to identify problems and offer suggestions for improvement.
  • Work in conjunction with management in formulating policies that affect employees, some of whom are bargaining unit employees.
  • Ensure staff are compliant with performing duties in accordance with policies and procedures while maintaining a high visibility in areas to be monitored.
  • Prepares and submits monitoring reports of findings to facility management and supervisors within 24-hours of monitoring.
  • Reports containing time sensitive or critical information will be prepared and submitted to the recipients on the next business day.
  • Provides daily consultation and assistance to management and staff in the day-to-day operation of service programs and responsibilities.
  • Performs on-site analysis of operational problems of service programs and provide results to supervisor and/or facility management.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or administration. This may include conducting coaching, training and in-services for direct care staff.
  • Assist with special projects as required.

Behavioral Program Senior Supervisor

Tacachale-Seguin Unit- Gardenia
07.2016 - 03.2018
  • I supervised and coordinated the duties and responsibilities of direct care staff on the assigned shift.
  • Communicates with and instructs direct care staff on performance expectations and duties and responsibilities through routine meetings, inservice training, following protocols and procedures, personnel actions, work requirements and effective delivery of resident directed services.
  • Ensures direct care staff follow infection control procedures. Manages staffing schedules and coordinates staffing for on-coming and out going shifts for primary home and “buddy home.” Performs all shift change procedures including, but not limited to ensuring mandatory, adequate staffing and addressing residents’ needs.
  • Tracks and provides feedback to supervisors and management staff related to employee performance. Ensures accurate timekeeping, including reviewing timesheets for accuracy and timely approval in People First.
  • Completes and submits monitoring reports, logs and data recording per policy and procedures and as directed.
  • Ensures direct care staff follow safety protocols and procedures related to employee and resident safety.
  • Ensures the safety of the residents to include acquiring timely medical care and completion of the incident reporting procedures. In conjunction with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), gathers information to assist in determining the cause of incidents.
  • Assists with the development and implementation of corrective action plans.
  • Ensures timely reporting of staff injuries; develops and implements corrective actions plans to prevent reoccurrences of those injuries.
  • Ensures that all active treatment and skill acquisition programs, formal and in-formal, as prescribed by the IDT are implemented correctly and in a timely manner in compliance with state, federal and Medicaid regulations through hands-on training, modeling and oversight.
  • Through direct observation and oversight, ensures direct care staff provide transportation of residents to the offhome programs on center in line with the residents’ daily activity schedules and preferences.
  • Monitors the implementation of formal and informal programs and procedures for correct implementation and data collection.
  • Completes and maintains all required monitoring documentation in a correct and timely manner in accordance with assigned deadlines.
  • Oversees the protection and availability of residents’ personal possessions through scheduling and reviewing monthly audits.
  • Actively participates in monthly IDT meetings to include reporting on the residents’ personal needs and preferences. Coordinates with team members, community outings for residents to promote their involvement in shopping and selecting their personal purchases.
  • Assists with direct care duties including but not limited to direct accountability of an assigned group of residents, assists residents with self-care/daily living routines and leisure activities, accompanies residents to medical appointments, worksites, alternative leisure programs and therapies, as needed.
  • Implements behavioral supports as outlined in residents’ Behavior Support Plans and informal procedures.
  • Interacts with direct care staff daily to create and maintain a sense of teamwork. Takes necessary action to correct any problems.


  • Attends and participates in residents’ Individual Support Plan Meetings and monthly IDT Meetings, Psychiatric Clinics, and other facility meetings as assigned. Confers with the treatment team leader and home manager and/or other IDT members concerning the well-being of the residents. Works closely with off home providers specifically Behavioral Specialist, Dietitian, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist and Adaptive Devices to ensure that appropriate and necessary care and supports are available to the residents. Coordinates and tracks direct reports’ attendance at mandatory trainings and/or certification in Prevention and Safety Strategies (PASS), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Direct Care In-service. Coordinates and tracks direct reports’ completion of their annual health screening. Maintains annual training for and actual use of PASS to address residents who display aggression, self-injury, or property destruction and require interventions using a combination of verbal and physical techniques to address problem behaviors.

Education

Gainesville High School
Gainesville, FL

Skills

  • Classroom Experience
  • Job Training
  • Recruiting
  • Learning Management Systems
  • Organizational Skills
  • Assignment Delegation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Management Consultation
  • Employee Interviewing
  • Employee Performance Reviews

Timeline

Education & Training Specialist

Tacachale
03.2022 - Current

Operations & Management Consultant I

Tacachale
02.2018 - 03.2022

Behavioral Program Senior Supervisor

Tacachale-Seguin Unit- Gardenia
07.2016 - 03.2018

Gainesville High School

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