Bobbi Stratton
Morrill,NE
Summary
Dynamic Activity Director with a proven track record at Mitchell Care Center, excelling in event planning and program development. Enhanced resident engagement through tailored activities, fostering community and improving mental health outcomes. Skilled in budget management and effective communication, ensuring compliance and high-quality service delivery. Dedicated to enriching lives through innovative recreational programs.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Activity Director
Mitchell Care Center
04.1999 - Current
- Planned resident outings and special events to mark holidays and celebrate special occasions.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations and facility policies by maintaining accurate documentation of activity programs.
- Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.
- Developed strong relationships with residents and their families, fostering a supportive community environment.
- Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement, and engagement of patients.
- Boosted social interaction among residents through organizing regular events, outings, and group activities.
- Developed and lead intergenerational activities to encourage mental agility of patients.
- Worked with nursing team to identify and document changes in patient mental acuity and physical abilities.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of activity programs through ongoing assessment and feedback from residents, families, and staff members.
- Addressed challenging behaviors exhibited by some residents during group settings through effective communication strategies that maintained a positive atmosphere.
- Supervised volunteer staff in the planning and implementation of various activities, ensuring a high level of service was consistently provided for all residents.
- Enhanced resident engagement by planning and executing diverse recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities.
- Trained new activity staff members on program development procedures and best practices for engaging diverse populations of older adults.
- Performed assessments on activity programs to determine what specific activities were suitable.
- Integrated cognitive stimulation techniques into daily programming for improved mental health outcomes among participants suffering from dementia or related conditions.
- Arranged outings as part of recreational program.
- Maintained running inventory of supplies and purchases to monitor budget expenditures.
- Coordinated special events such as holiday celebrations or themed parties to enhance overall quality of life within the community setting.
- Supervised Activities Assistant and conducted performance evaluations.
- Maintained activity records and reports to evaluate program success and identify areas for improvement.
- Completed resident evaluations for discharge to provide reports on mobility limitations to smooth care transition and promote continued resident activity.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create holistic care plans addressing the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social needs of each resident.
- Provided safe transportation to facilitate residents attending activities and events outside of facility.
- Increased physical fitness levels among residents by designing exercise programs tailored to individual abilities and preferences.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure adequate resources were allocated for all planned activities and events.
- Created and delivered recreational programs for small and large groups of residents.
- Utilized evidence-based practices in the facilitation of therapeutic interventions designed to alleviate symptoms associated with depression or anxiety disorders.
- Monitored overall health and well-being for participants in activity programs by regularly reviewing medical records and communicating with healthcare providers as needed.
- Organized and oversaw special events such as birthday parties, tournaments and team-building activities.
- Monitored budget and expenditures, keeping facility within budget.
- Created and maintained detailed reports of daily, weekly and monthly operations.
- Partnered across departments to run smooth, professional events and activities.
- Assigned work to staff, set schedules, and motivated strong performance in key areas.
Education
Gering High School
Gering, NESkills
- Activity organization
- Event planning experience
- Organizational skills
- Program development
- Team management
- Employee evaluation
- Patient evaluations
- Small group leadership
- Therapy planning
- Excellent organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Attention to detail
- Budget management
- Risk management
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Self motivation
- Professionalism
- Staff supervision
- Written communication
- Professional demeanor
- Computer skills
- Office administration
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Time management
- File organization
- Microsoft outlook
- Customer and client relations
- Computer proficiency
- Filing
- Customer relations
- Clerical support
- Scheduling
- Office management
- Dedicated team player
- Excel spreadsheets
- Appointment scheduling
- Verbal communication
- Professional and mature
- Filing and data archiving
- Invoice processing
- Mail handling
- Spreadsheets
- Multi-line phone systems
- Client relations
- Internet research
- Multi-line telephone systems
- Business administration
- Bookkeeping
- Attendance record management
- Purchase orders organization
- Employee timesheet processing
- Supervising staff
- Mail distribution
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Activity Director
Mitchell Care Center
04.1999 - Current
Gering High School
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