Ann Swauger

Developed customized care plans for residents, ensuring their individual needs were met through tailored life enrichment programs.

• Coordinated transportation logistics for off-site excursions, maximizing accessibility for all interested residents while ensuring safety protocols were maintained at all times.
• Implemented creative strategies for incorporating technology into daily activities, enhancing resident enjoyment and participation levels.
• Managed budgets effectively, purchasing all supplies optimizing resources to provide high-quality experiences for all residents within financial constraints.
• Evaluated program effectiveness regularly, utilizing feedback from residents, families, and staff to make continuous improvements in programming offerings.
• Encouraged social interaction and relationship-building among residents by facilitating group activities, clubs, and discussion sessions tailored to common interests.
• Ensured compliance, with applicable regulations pertaining to activity programming in senior living communities. Provide detailed information for reports.
• Improved resident satisfaction scores by consistently seeking input on programming preferences from both participants and non-participants alike.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to assess resident preferences and develop personalized activities that promoted physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
• Provided compassionate support to residents coping with personal losses or challenging life events by offering emotional support and connecting them with relevant resources within the community.
• Recruited trained, and supervised volunteers to support the delivery of various life enrichment programs and services.
• Championed diversity within programming offerings by creating inclusive events that celebrate a variety of cultures and traditions.
• Enhanced resident engagement by organizing and implementing a diverse range of activities, events, and programs with the monthly calendar.
• Served as a resource for staff members seeking guidance on incorporating life enrichment principles into their daily interactions with residents.
• Promoted a positive environment within the facility by fostering teamwork among staff members and encouraging collaborative problem-solving efforts.
• Provided one-on-one programs and activities for residents unable to participate in group settings.
• Coordinated holiday decorating, themed events, social gatherings of facility, garnering help of residents and volunteer staff.
• Collaborated closely with residents, using effective communication to better understand favorite activities.
• Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Interact and attend daily meetings, risk meetings, support Resident Council Meetings.

• Driving the Bus and or Van for the Residents to and from Activities, Shopping, Scenic Rides and Doctor visits. The set up and break down of daily Activities, encouraging the Residents and Assisting the Residents to and from Activities. Communicating and listening to the Residents growing relationships. Exercises include walks, baking and cooking demonstrations. Reading short stories and daily devotionals. Adult coloring and or painting Music and Memory, Life Enriching moments daily.