Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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Stephanie Massey

Lancaster,SC

Summary

Experienced Mental Health Professional providing compassionate care to individuals with behavioral and mental issues. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking team player with solid work ethic and good problem-solving and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help team.

Overview

6
years of professional experience

Work History

Rebound Behavioral/Mental Health Hospital

Behavior Health Associate 1
2023.11 - Current (10 months)

Job overview

  • Ensure well being of patients and provide positive, supportive, and structured environment, under direction of charge nurse or supervisor
  • Engage with patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals
  • Lead or co-lead individual or group sessions as part of specific recreational or therapeutic procedures
  • Monitor behavioral improvements and reinforce these behaviors
  • Handled more than 30 patients daily with drug and substance abuse, chemical dependency, and other behavioral /Mental issues

Chester-lancaster disabilities and special needs

Direct Support Staff
2021.10 - 2023.11 (2 years & 1 month)

Job overview

  • Assist individuals with disabilities in daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
  • Administer medication, monitor health status, and report concerns to medical professionals
  • Implement behavior plans and provide positive behavior support to manage challenging behaviors
  • Help with household tasks including cooking, cleaning and accompanying clients on community outings and activities
  • Documents care and support provided, including progress notes, incident reports, and other required documents to supervisor in charge
  • Managed challenging behaviors through effective communication, de-escalation techniques, and crisis intervention strategies.
  • Assisted clients with daily living tasks for increased autonomy and satisfaction.
  • Participated in ongoing training programs to enhance knowledge base and stay current on best practices within field.
  • Participated in ongoing training programs to enhance knowledge base and stay current on best practices within field.
  • Maintained professional boundaries while cultivating supportive connections with clients that fostered trust and stability in their lives.
  • Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
  • Participated in ongoing training programs to enhance knowledge base and stay current on best practices within the field.
  • Provided transportation assistance as needed, enabling clients to access appointments, resources, or recreational activities safely.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
  • Managed 8 patients daily in one house by cooking, doing the laundry, do their personal hygiene including help them take a shower, put on their clothes and help them eat their food

Family choice center

Direct Support Staff/skills Caretaker
2018.10 - 2021.08 (2 years & 10 months)

Job overview

Assisted patient with personal care and facilitated activities for physical and mental stimulation, followed prescribed dietary requirements and prepared nutritious meals

  • Maintained safe, secure, and healthy patient environment and complete all household chores, perform first aid and initiated emergency response procedures
  • Recorded patient information by making entries in coordination with Human Resources for hiring, training, and mentoring
  • Provided constant companionship in mobility of organizing activities, running errands, and helping load patients to wheelchair-accessible vehicle to attend appointments and other related activities involving patients’ well-being
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Developed strong relationships with residents and families, fostering trust and open communication.
  • Provided compassionate care to residents, assisting with daily tasks such as meal preparation and personal grooming.
  • Maintained accurate records of activities, incidents, and resident information for regulatory compliance.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Assisted in planning and execution of recreational events for residents, promoting social engagement and wellbeing.
  • Organized transportation for residents to appointments, improving access to essential services.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Improved resident satisfaction by promptly addressing maintenance requests and ensuring clean living environment.
  • Facilitated supportive community atmosphere, fostering strong relationships among residents.
  • Implemented daily, weekly and monthly cleaning routines for staff to follow.
  • Improved communication with families, providing regular updates on their loved ones' care.
  • Assisted in planning and execution of recreational events for residents, promoting social engagement and wellbeing.
  • Coordinated with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for residents.
  • Promoted culture of respect and empathy, leading by example and setting positive tone.
  • Maintained safe and clean environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
  • Established and enforced safety protocols and guidelines for staff.
  • Conducted regular audits of public spaces and staff work areas to maximize quality control.
  • Help 8 Behavioral Challenged girls with coping skills, learning to independent, and help them by get a job or going to school

Education

Liberty University , Lynchburg, Virginia

M.S. from psychology
05.2024

Shaw UNIVERSITY , Raleigh, North Carolina

B.A. from Psychology
05.2002

University Overview

  • Alpha Chi National Honor SCHOLARSHIP SOCIETY
  • All-American Scholar
  • Pinnacle Award

Skills

  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Team Collaboration Strengths
  • Healthcare Systems Knowledge
  • Active listening abilities

Timeline

Behavior Health Associate 1

Rebound Behavioral/Mental Health Hospital
2023.11 - Current (10 months)

Direct Support Staff

Chester-lancaster disabilities and special needs
2021.10 - 2023.11 (2 years & 1 month)

Direct Support Staff/skills Caretaker

Family choice center
2018.10 - 2021.08 (2 years & 10 months)

Liberty University

M.S. from psychology

Shaw UNIVERSITY

B.A. from Psychology
Stephanie Massey