April Garner
Summary
Selfless Activity Director with strong talents in planning and executing daily activities and encouraging resident participation. Adept at managing a monthly calendar, personalizing activities, coordinating volunteers and handling activity budgets. Outstanding people skills and react calmly to emergency situations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Activity Director
Meadowbrook Care Center
04.2022 - Current
- Planned, Organize, and Oversaw activities for Residents that were Fun, Meaningful, and Personal to them.
- Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement, and engagement of patients.
- Initial assessment with Resident and Family, to get familiar with them, to better serve them and make them comfortable while in our facility.
- Worked with nursing team to identify and document changes in patient mental acuity and physical abilities.
- Networked with community organizations and leaders for volunteer opportunities and cooperative engagements.
- Trained and provided information to new volunteers to contribute to activities and programs in constructive ways.
- Stretched minimum annual budget of $500 to cover planned activities through creative use of resources.
- Coordinated with other entertainment venues to create joint promotional events.
- Plan monthly activities, shopping for facility and Residents, Care plan meetings, assessments, and daily paperwork on Residents Activity.
- Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.
- Planned resident outings and special events to mark holidays and celebrate special occasions.
Activity Director
HOMESTEAD OF DENISON
05.2020 - 03.2022
- Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement, and engagement of patients.
- Maintained activity records and reports to evaluate program success and identify areas for improvement.
- Networked with community organizations and leaders for volunteer opportunities and cooperative engagements.
- Initial assessment with Resident and Family, to get familiar with them, to better serve them and make them comfortable while in our facility.
- Stretched minimum annual budget of $500 to cover planned activities through creative use of resources.
- Organized and oversaw special events such as birthday parties, and special socials.
- Created and delivered recreational programs for small and large groups of residents.
- Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.
Activity Director
River Valley Nursing and Rehab
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Organize activities for Residents that are Fun and Meaningful.
- Decorate facility for Holidays and events.
- Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and put in every Resident room.
- Planned resident outings and special events to mark holidays and celebrate special occasions.
- Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement, and engagement of patients.
- Maintained activity records and reports to evaluate program success and identify areas for improvement.
- Developed and lead intergenerational activities to encourage mental agility of patients.
- Arranged outings as part of recreational program.
- Provided safe transportation to facilitate residents attending activities and events outside of facility.
- Networked with community organizations and leaders for volunteer opportunities and cooperative engagements.
- Initial assessment with Resident and Family, to get familiar with them, to better serve them and make them comfortable while in our facility.
- Stretched minimum annual budget of $100 to cover planned activities through creative use of resources.
- Organized and oversaw special events such as birthday parties.
Life Enrichment Assistant
Mullican Care Center
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Oversaw three memory care units
- The Activity Director, a Resident and myself (Assistant Activity Director), was interviewed by KXII, channel 12 over our Independence Day parade
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Prepared and maintained records and case files detailing clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided and relevant correspondence.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Beacon Hill
09.2017 - 08.2018
- As a CNA, I help with all daily living functions for residents at a nursing home facility.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Hostess/Cashier
Southern Grill And Kitchen
12.2016 - 09.2017
- Seated and greeted customers, planned a seating chart for restaurant, made reservations, answered restaurant phone, to to go orders, and in charge of bakery.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
Assistant Accountant Rep
Xerox Education
11.2014 - 12.2016
- Work accounts dealing with defaulted student loan payments
- Various job functions; issuing checks, sending correspondence to the customer, verifying original government loan documents.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
Education
Activity Director Certified - Management And Leadership in Long Term Care
Collins Healthcare Education, Inc.
Orlando, FL11.2022
Activity Director Certificate - Activities For Seniors in Long Term Care
Rowlett & Laker Inc.
Fort Wayne, IN10.2019
Diploma - General Studies
Wolfe City High School
Wolfe City, TX1990
Skills
- Outlook Email
- Microsoft office
- PCC Program
- Titanium Program
- Chromebook
- Microsoft Office
- Activity Connection
- Social Media Platforms
- Excellent phone etiquette
- Fax, Copy machine and scanners
- Excellent Customer Service
- Emotional Support
Certification
CPR Certification BLS
Food Handler Certification
Timeline
Certified Activity Director
Meadowbrook Care Center
04.2022 - Current
Activity Director
HOMESTEAD OF DENISON
05.2020 - 03.2022
Activity Director
River Valley Nursing and Rehab
10.2019 - 05.2020
Life Enrichment Assistant
Mullican Care Center
08.2018 - 09.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Beacon Hill
09.2017 - 08.2018
Hostess/Cashier
Southern Grill And Kitchen
12.2016 - 09.2017
Assistant Accountant Rep
Xerox Education
11.2014 - 12.2016
Activity Director Certified - Management And Leadership in Long Term Care
Collins Healthcare Education, Inc.
Activity Director Certificate - Activities For Seniors in Long Term Care
Rowlett & Laker Inc.
Diploma - General Studies
Wolfe City High School