Experience

SteppingStone Adult Day Health

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Director

  • Sep 2018 - Jul 2023

  SteppingStone Adult Day Health is San Francisco's largest provider of adult day health care operating four centers in the downtown area. Each center provides cost-effective, stimulating, and comprehensive health and social services with the primary objective of supporting older adults and people with disabilities to live independently. As Director of SteppingStone Mabini I oversaw the center's operations to run a program that served up to 75 participants. I maintained a safe and engaging… Show more SteppingStone Adult Day Health is San Francisco's largest provider of adult day health care operating four centers in the downtown area. Each center provides cost-effective, stimulating, and comprehensive health and social services with the primary objective of supporting older adults and people with disabilities to live independently. As Director of SteppingStone Mabini I oversaw the center's operations to run a program that served up to 75 participants. I maintained a safe and engaging environment for participants, and supported staff to ensure implementation of best practices and to mitigate burnout. Other duties included: * Supervision of 14 staff and several contract employees. Staff included social service and mental health providers, nurses, occupational, physical and speech therapists, and program aides. I regularly met with staff to assist with identifying and addressing work-related challenges. I coordinated regular staff in-services and trainings. I also assisted in recruiting, hiring, and training of new staff. * Ensured the center was meeting all federal, state and local requirements * Submitted monthly reports for contractual obligations * During the COVID pandemic, and in collaboration with the Management Team, I assisted in the development and implementation of remote services, also known as Temporary Alternative Services. I then assisted in the transition back to in-center services. This included the rapid re-growth of our participant base from 50 back up to 70. * Stayed up-to-date on best practices to prevent and mitigate the spread of COVID to maintain a safe environment for participants, staff, and visitors.

• Occupational Therapist

  • Apr 2016 - Sep 2018

  I worked with an interdisciplinary team of clinicians to serve a population of ~80 participants, mostly older adults, with the primary goal of supporting them to age-in-place. * Routinely conducted assessments * Provided specialized OT therapy and establish maintenance exercise programs. * Assessed needs for and helped obtain adaptive equipment * Conducted home evaluations * Provided caregiver and staff training



AFFIRMA Rehabilitation

• Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Occupational Therapist

  • Sep 2015 - 2016

  Evaluated and treated elderly patients in both long term and short term care with the goal to increase independence in activities of daily living. Patients treated presented with underlying conditions such as dementia, poor vision, hearing loss, arthritis. Communicated with rehab staff and care team to effectively meet patient's goals. Provided caregiver training in topics including: use of orthoses; safe transfer techniques; proper positioning in wheelchair or bed. Accurately completed… Show more Evaluated and treated elderly patients in both long term and short term care with the goal to increase independence in activities of daily living. Patients treated presented with underlying conditions such as dementia, poor vision, hearing loss, arthritis. Communicated with rehab staff and care team to effectively meet patient's goals. Provided caregiver training in topics including: use of orthoses; safe transfer techniques; proper positioning in wheelchair or bed. Accurately completed paperwork in a timely manner. Show less Evaluated and treated elderly patients in both long term and short term care with the goal to increase independence in activities of daily living. Patients treated presented with underlying conditions such as dementia, poor vision, hearing loss, arthritis. Communicated with rehab staff and care team to effectively meet patient's goals. Provided caregiver training in topics including: use of orthoses; safe transfer techniques; proper positioning in wheelchair or bed. Accurately completed… Show more Evaluated and treated elderly patients in both long term and short term care with the goal to increase independence in activities of daily living. Patients treated presented with underlying conditions such as dementia, poor vision, hearing loss, arthritis. Communicated with rehab staff and care team to effectively meet patient's goals. Provided caregiver training in topics including: use of orthoses; safe transfer techniques; proper positioning in wheelchair or bed. Accurately completed paperwork in a timely manner. Show less



Center for Elders' Independence

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Occupational Therapy Intern

  • Mar 2015 - Jun 2015

  Under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist I evaluated and treated elderly participants with a variety of diagnoses including: Parkinson’s disease, dementia, stroke, acute hand injury, hip fracture. Utilized my Spanish to evaluate and treat Spanish speaking participants. Developed and implemented the wellness group, “Mindful Movement for Improved Posture”. Under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist I evaluated and treated elderly participants with a variety of diagnoses including: Parkinson’s disease, dementia, stroke, acute hand injury, hip fracture. Utilized my Spanish to evaluate and treat Spanish speaking participants. Developed and implemented the wellness group, “Mindful Movement for Improved Posture”.



Mills Peninsula Behavioral

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Occupational Therapy Intern

  • Nov 2014 - Feb 2015

  Under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist I learned to quickly assess adolescents in an acute inpatient psychiatric unit for effective intervention. Diagnoses included mood and anxiety disorders, substance use disorder, and ADHD. Developed and implemented skills, movement and task groups to treat adolescents. Under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist I learned to quickly assess adolescents in an acute inpatient psychiatric unit for effective intervention. Diagnoses included mood and anxiety disorders, substance use disorder, and ADHD. Developed and implemented skills, movement and task groups to treat adolescents.



Various Bay Area Nonprofit Organizations

• San Francisco Bay Area

• Bookkeeper

  • 2008 - 2014

  Provided computer-based accounting services for growing nonprofits: San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, Bike East Bay, Walk San Francisco, Livable City. Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to enhance efficiency and meet monthly deadlines. Provided computer-based accounting services for growing nonprofits: San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, Bike East Bay, Walk San Francisco, Livable City. Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to enhance efficiency and meet monthly deadlines.



Aim Fitness and Bija Yoga

• San Francisco

• Yoga Teacher

  • 2008 - 2010

  Taught the fundamentals of yoga philosophy and practice to beginners. Taught the fundamentals of yoga philosophy and practice to beginners.



City College of San Francisco

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Job Matching Program Assistant

  • 2006 - 2008

  Provided outreach for and registered eligible community college students. Assisted students in creating resumes and cover-letters to secure work. Provided outreach for and registered eligible community college students. Assisted students in creating resumes and cover-letters to secure work.



Monica Learning Center

• San Francisco

• English Teacher

  • 2007 - 2007

  Taught English classes as part of an after-school program to improve test scores for students in third through ninth grade. Taught English classes as part of an after-school program to improve test scores for students in third through ninth grade.



Independent Living Skills Program

• San Francisco

• Vocational Coordinator

  • 2002 - 2005

  Connected teenagers in foster care to local job opportunities and provided job-coaching services to overcome obstacles in securing and retaining work. Developed and taught job readiness curriculum to classes of 10 students. Coordinated job fairs and field trips for program participants. Connected teenagers in foster care to local job opportunities and provided job-coaching services to overcome obstacles in securing and retaining work. Developed and taught job readiness curriculum to classes of 10 students. Coordinated job fairs and field trips for program participants.