Bridgette Mixon

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.

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Activities Director

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Psychology, English Comp, Interpersonal Com.

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Activities Director

Some College (No Degree) - Psychology, English Comp, Interpersonal Com.

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