Bridgette Mixon
Galesburg,IL
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Activities Director
Allure of Galesburg
Galesburg, IL
10.2016 - Current
- Developed and implemented activities to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being of residents.
- Organized group outings to local attractions such as museums, parks, and theaters.
- Planned special events for holidays, birthdays, and other occasions.
- Supervised a team of activity aides in the planning and execution of daily activities.
- Created monthly calendars of events to inform staff and residents of upcoming activities.
- Assisted residents with hobbies or crafts such as painting or scrapbooking classes.
- Encouraged residents to participate in recreational activities such as bingo or card games.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate resident preferences for leisure time pursuits.
- Provided support to families by helping them understand the importance of social engagement for their loved ones.
- Maintained records on attendance at various events and tracked progress made by participants in therapeutic programs.
- Facilitated discussion groups that focused on current topics relevant to seniors.
- Monitored budget allocations related to programming expenses.
- Researched new ideas for activities based on interests expressed by residents.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines when discussing sensitive information about patients.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed during all activities.
- Attended seminars and workshops related to best practices in activity coordination.
- Maintained adequate supplies to meet activities needs.
- Kept activities spaces organized, clean and tidy.
- Led engaging individual and group activities to promote resident involvement.
- Assisted residents with developing and maintaining positive social skills, mental aptitude, confidence and strong interpersonal connections.
- Conducted monthly training and organized activity calendar to engage residents and advance quality of life.
- Used one-on-one meetings and small groups to engage residents in facility life.
- Coordinated musical guests, movies and other types of resident entertainment.
- Visited with residents to provide sensory stimulation and reality orientation.
- Charted resident responses, progress to approaches used and reported abnormal signs and symptoms to medical care professionals on staff.
- Remained alert to conditions interfering with safety and well-being of residents involved in activities.
- Upheld positive quality of life standards for residents of all ability levels.
- Helped residents participate in activities with basic and advanced mobility support.
- Managed and supervised residents, following 8 Dimensions of Engagement in developing community events and programs.
- Coordinated resident care and staffing of memory care services and provided input in pre-admission assessments and decision-making.
- Coordinated calendars, shifts and activity schedules with staff.
- Planned and published calendar of events for facility.
- Maintained records of activities and analyzed feedback from participants.
- Designed and led activities in crafts, music and sports.
- Handled budgetary concerns, keeping activities affordable.
- Consulted with staff and other professionals to discuss activities.
- Instructed residents in recreational activities to meet specific psychological and physical needs.
- Trained and managed assistants and delegated tasks for staff members.
- Designed programs to encourage entertainment, relaxation, and socialization for guests and personnel.
- Scheduled and coordinated events and activities.
- Planned programs of events or schedules of activities.
- Communicated with customers to convey information about events or activities.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding worker performance or services rendered.
- Planned, organized or led exercise routines, athletic events or arts and crafts.
- Interacted with patients and families by addressing questions and concerns.
- Implemented activities to provide amusement and socialization for residents.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Communicated clearly with coworkers using radio, phone and text to stay on top of operations needs.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology, English Comp, Interpersonal Com.
Carl Sandburg College
Galesburg, ILSkills
- Resident support
- Enrichment program development
- Security proficiency
- Documentation skills
- Team Management
- Newsletter preparation
Affiliations
- I enjoy reading, gardening, crocheting, frugality, and canning.
Accomplishments
- Completion of Habilitation Aide
- Certified DRS personal assistant
- Serv Safe Certification for Dietary assistant
- Certificate Attendance Activity Director
- Social Work Consultant Group Inc Education Division
Certification
- CNA License
Timeline
Activities Director
Allure of Galesburg
10.2016 - Current
- CNA License
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology, English Comp, Interpersonal Com.
Carl Sandburg College