Waagda Louis
Norwood,MA
Summary
Organized Activity Director with a six-year track record of planning, organizing, and administering activities in healthcare settings. Outstanding people skills and react calmly to emergencies. Experienced in coordinating and executing events and activities. Skilled in developing personal bonds with staff and residents. Committed to adhering to state compliance requirements for conducting activities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Activity Director
HallKeen Assisted Living Communities
10.2022 - Current
- Boosted social interaction among residents through organizing regular events, outings, and group activities.
- Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.
- Networked with community organizations and leaders for volunteer opportunities and cooperative engagements.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure adequate resources were allocated for all planned activities and events.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations and facility policies by maintaining accurate documentation of activity programs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create holistic care plans addressing physical, cognitive, emotional, and social needs of each resident.
- Evaluated effectiveness of activity programs through ongoing assessment and feedback from residents, families, and staff members.
- Established partnerships with local organizations to provide additional resources and opportunities for residents'' enrichment.
- Supervised volunteer staff in planning and implementation of various activities, ensuring high level of service was consistently provided for all residents.
- Trained new activity staff members on program development procedures and best practices for engaging diverse populations of older adults.
- Coordinated special events such as holiday celebrations or themed parties to enhance overall quality of life within community setting.
Activity Director
Marian Manor skilled Nursing
01.2020 - 10.2022
- MDS
- Payroll Approval
- Quality assurance
- Developed strong relationships with residents and their families, fostering supportive community environment.
- Evaluated effectiveness of activity programs through ongoing assessment and feedback from residents, families, and staff members.
- Implemented creative marketing strategies to promote upcoming events and encourage maximum participation from residents.
- Assisted in maintaining safe living environment by conducting regular safety checks on equipment used during activity sessions.
- Addressed challenging behaviors exhibited by some residents during group settings through effective communication strategies that maintained positive atmosphere.
- Adapted programming in response to changing resident needs or interests, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to providing person-centered care.
- Worked with nursing team to identify and document changes in patient mental acuity and physical abilities.
- Created and delivered recreational programs for small and large groups of residents.
- Maintained activity records and reports to evaluate program success and identify areas for improvement.
- Assigned work to staff, set schedules, and motivated strong performance in key areas.
- Coordinated with other entertainment venues to create joint promotional events.
Activity Assistant
Cadbury Commons
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Enhanced resident engagement by developing and implementing creative activities tailored to individual needs.
- Assisted with physical therapy exercises, promoting increased mobility and functional independence among participants.
- Documented participant progress, providing valuable data for care plan adjustments and future activity planning.
- Conducted sensory stimulation activities for memory care patients, improving mood regulation and reducing agitation incidents.
Community Health Worker
Child Study Center
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Introduce activities that promote proper hygiene and healthcare prevention to children in preschool.
- Create themed posters that teach healthcare promotion and prevention to care givers and children (Proper hand washing, dealing with cuts/scrapes).
- Assist 20 children with hand washing and basic needs on rotating schedule..
- Weekly logs documenting outcome of health prevention.
- Improved community health by conducting assessments, identifying needs, and developing intervention plans.
Researcher
Community-Based Research
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Developed research proposals, identified research objectives and created research plans.
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Applied ethical considerations throughout all stages of research process, Safeguarding participant welfare and data integrity.
- Interpreted data analysis results to draw inferences and conclusions.
- Sorted data into well-organized formats and transformed into figures.
- Presenting research findings to targeted communities
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Community Health -
PINE MANOR COLLEGE
Chestnut Hill, MA05.2018
Skills
- Management
- Bilingual (French/Haitian creole)
- Microsoft Office
- MDS
- Data Collection
- Quality Assurance
- Training & Development
- Budgeting
- Event Planning
- Memory Care
- Event Planning Experience
- Patient Evaluations
- Program Development
Certification
- CPR
- Memory Care Training
- Montessori Principles For Leadership And Staff Engagement
Timeline
Activity Director
HallKeen Assisted Living Communities
10.2022 - Current
Activity Director
Marian Manor skilled Nursing
01.2020 - 10.2022
Activity Assistant
Cadbury Commons
01.2019 - 12.2020
Community Health Worker
Child Study Center
01.2018 - 12.2018
Researcher
Community-Based Research
08.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts in Community Health -
PINE MANOR COLLEGE
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