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Andrea Johnson

Andrea Johnson

Atlanta,TX

Summary

Compassionate Activity Director with background in maintaining organization while planning and coordinating activities. Knowledgeable in evaluating residents' needs and conducting group activities to improve quality of life. First-rate interpersonal, organizational and persuasive skills.

Generous Activity Director with many years of experience planning and implementing innovative activity programs. First-aid certified and hold a valid driver's license. Creative and compassionate with a deep love for improving the quality of life for residents.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Activity Director

Monarch Pavillion
Dallas, Texas
01.2020 - 12.2024
  • Developed engaging activity programs for residents at Monarch Pavilion.
  • Coordinated and scheduled daily recreational events for diverse resident needs.
  • Collaborated with staff to ensure safe and enjoyable activity participation.
  • Monitored equipment and materials for safety and proper usage during activities.
  • Trained volunteers in effective engagement strategies with residents during events.
  • Assessed resident interests to tailor activities and enhance participation rates.
  • Maintained records of resident attendance and feedback on activities offered.
  • Created monthly activity calendars with a variety of recreational options.
  • Organized events such as holiday parties, bingo nights, and movie screenings.
  • Assisted residents with physical activities such as walks and exercise classes.
  • Planned and published calendar of events for facility.
  • Designed and led activities in crafts, music and sports.
  • Implemented activities to provide amusement and socialization for residents.
  • Maintained accurate records of participant attendance and progress notes.
  • Worked closely with families to ensure that their loved ones were receiving appropriate care.
  • Coordinated calendars, shifts and activity schedules with staff.
  • Consulted with staff and other professionals to discuss activities.
  • Provided one-on-one support to those who required additional assistance.
  • Interacted with patients and families by addressing questions and concerns.
  • Coordinated transportation services for offsite activities when needed.
  • Developed and implemented engaging activities for seniors in long-term care facilities.
  • Adapted existing activities or developed new ones to meet the changing needs of participants.
  • Supervised volunteers and provided guidance when necessary.
  • Handled budgetary concerns, keeping activities affordable.
  • Ensured compliance with all state regulations regarding safety protocols and infection control measures.
  • Monitored the progress of participants in order to assess program effectiveness.
  • Organized services such as transportation, event security and catering.
  • Lead weekly outings to local attractions such as parks and museums.
  • Participated in community outreach initiatives aimed at promoting senior wellness.
  • Performed regular maintenance checks on equipment used during activities.
  • Facilitated group discussions on topics such as current events, health issues, and hobbies.
  • Conducted assessments of residents' cognitive functioning levels prior to enrollment in programs.
  • Collaborated with other departments to coordinate interdisciplinary programming.
  • Designed programs to encourage entertainment, relaxation, and socialization for guests and personnel.
  • Provided education about healthy lifestyles through lectures and workshops.
  • Administered first-aid and offered emergency assistance to injured or ill participants.
  • Calculated and recorded department expenses and revenue.
  • Talked to coworkers using computers, radios and other electronic devices.
  • Communicated with customers to convey information about events or activities.
  • Assigned tasks and work hours to staff.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding worker performance or services rendered.
  • Explained rules and regulations of facilities and entertainment attractions to customers.
  • Wrote and presented strategies for recreational facility programming using customer or employee data.

Activity Director

White Settlement Nursing Home
Dallas, Texas
09.2019 - 01.2020
  • Developed engaging activity programs for residents at Monarch Pavilion.
  • Coordinated and scheduled daily recreational events for diverse resident needs.
  • Collaborated with staff to ensure safe and enjoyable activity participation.
  • Facilitated group discussions to promote social interaction among residents.
  • Monitored equipment and materials for safety and proper usage during activities.
  • Trained volunteers in effective engagement strategies with residents during events.
  • Assessed resident interests to tailor activities and enhance participation rates.
  • Maintained records of resident attendance and feedback on activities offered.
  • Created monthly activity calendars with a variety of recreational options.
  • Organized events such as holiday parties, bingo nights, and movie screenings.
  • Assisted residents with physical activities such as walks and exercise classes.
  • Planned and published calendar of events for facility.
  • Designed and led activities in crafts, music and sports.
  • Implemented activities to provide amusement and socialization for residents.
  • Maintained accurate records of participant attendance and progress notes.
  • Worked closely with families to ensure that their loved ones were receiving appropriate care.
  • Coordinated calendars, shifts and activity schedules with staff.
  • Consulted with staff and other professionals to discuss activities.
  • Provided one-on-one support to those who required additional assistance.
  • Interacted with patients and families by addressing questions and concerns.
  • Coordinated transportation services for offsite activities when needed.
  • Developed and implemented engaging activities for seniors in long-term care facilities.
  • Adapted existing activities or developed new ones to meet the changing needs of participants.
  • Supervised volunteers and provided guidance when necessary.

Activity Director

Hillcrest of Prescott
Prescott, AR
01.2016 - 09.2019
  • Developed engaging activity programs for residents at Monarch Pavilion.
  • Coordinated and scheduled daily recreational events for diverse resident needs.
  • Collaborated with staff to ensure safe and enjoyable activity participation.
  • Monitored equipment and materials for safety and proper usage during activities.
  • Facilitated group discussions to promote social interaction among residents.
  • Trained volunteers in effective engagement strategies with residents during events.
  • Assessed resident interests to tailor activities and enhance participation rates.
  • Maintained records of resident attendance and feedback on activities offered.
  • Created monthly activity calendars with a variety of recreational options.
  • Organized events such as holiday parties, bingo nights, and movie screenings.
  • Assisted residents with physical activities such as walks and exercise classes.
  • Planned and published calendar of events for facility.
  • Designed and led activities in crafts, music and sports.
  • Implemented activities to provide amusement and socialization for residents.
  • Maintained accurate records of participant attendance and progress notes.
  • Worked closely with families to ensure that their loved ones were receiving appropriate care.
  • Coordinated calendars, shifts and activity schedules with staff.
  • Consulted with staff and other professionals to discuss activities.
  • Provided one-on-one support to those who required additional assistance.
  • Interacted with patients and families by addressing questions and concerns.
  • Coordinated transportation services for offsite activities when needed.
  • Developed and implemented engaging activities for seniors in long-term care facilities.
  • Adapted existing activities or developed new ones to meet the changing needs of participants.
  • Supervised volunteers and provided guidance when necessary.
  • Handled budgetary concerns, keeping activities affordable.
  • Ensured compliance with all state regulations regarding safety protocols and infection control measures.

Cashier Lead

Flying J Travel Center
Texarkana
01.2012 - 12.2018
  • Supervised cashier staff to ensure efficient customer service.
  • Trained new cashiers on company policies and procedures.
  • Assisted customers with inquiries and resolved payment issues.
  • Coordinated shift schedules to maintain staffing levels during peak hours.
  • Monitored inventory levels and reported discrepancies to management.
  • Implemented training programs to enhance team performance and service quality.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations at the facility.
  • Assisted with training new cashiers and customer service team members to increase speed of onboarding.
  • Answered customer questions and provided store information.
  • Scanned, priced, and bagged customer groceries quickly to keep lines moving.
  • Authorized discounts and special actions to resolve customer disputes and maintain satisfaction.
  • Oversaw work of cashiers to identify strengths and weaknesses in customer service, payment processing or merchandising plans.
  • Processed payments promptly for customers to exceed productivity standards.
  • Inventoried stock and placed new orders to maintain supplies for expected demand.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while adhering to company policy.
  • Directed trash removal and sanitation procedures to keep aisles and register area organized.
  • Assisted management with developing and managing employee improvement strategies to encourage exceptional performance from staff.
  • Performed merchandising and signage updates during weekly and seasonal promotional changes.
  • Verified customer age requirement for alcohol or tobacco purchases.
  • Tracked company inventories, moved excess stock, and arranged products to improve sales.
  • Rotated and merchandised products at point-of-sale to improve impulse buy rate.
  • Assisted with stocking shelves and organizing merchandise displays.
  • Managed employee scheduling according to availability, forecasted customer levels and labor cost controls.
  • Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss new initiatives or strategies.
  • Maintained cleanliness of checkout area during shifts.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Bailey Creek Lodge
Texarkana, Arkansas
03.2011 - 12.2016
  • Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to residents.
  • Maintained cleanliness and safety of resident living areas.
  • Documented resident care accurately in electronic health records system.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care plans.
  • Educated residents on health management and wellness practices.
  • Trained new staff on best practices for resident care techniques.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
  • Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
  • Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
  • Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
  • Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
  • Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
  • Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
  • Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
  • Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.

Education

Certified Medical Assistant - Certified Medical Assistant

Texarkana College
Texarkana, TX
09-2016

Certified Medication Aide - Certified Medication Aide

East Texas Baptist University
Marshall, TX
03-1996

Skills

  • Activity organization
  • Treatment coordination
  • Therapy planning
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Participant monitoring

Timeline

Activity Director

Monarch Pavillion
01.2020 - 12.2024

Activity Director

White Settlement Nursing Home
09.2019 - 01.2020

Activity Director

Hillcrest of Prescott
01.2016 - 09.2019

Cashier Lead

Flying J Travel Center
01.2012 - 12.2018

Certified Nursing Assistant

Bailey Creek Lodge
03.2011 - 12.2016

Certified Medical Assistant - Certified Medical Assistant

Texarkana College

Certified Medication Aide - Certified Medication Aide

East Texas Baptist University