Motivated, enthusiastic person seeking a challenging position helping others. Ideally, this position will allow professional and personal growth and will utilize my strong interpersonal people skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Activities Specialist/Coordinator
Storey Oaks Memory Care
02.2021 - 02.2023
Coordinate resident programs, activities, events and outings
Ensure required staff and materials are available and prepared for programs, events, activities and outings
Ensure recreation funds are used effectively and efficiently and to develop resident relationships and enhance morale
Evaluate success of each program, activity, event and outing, identifying opportunities for improvement
Develop and maintain accounting records for programs, events, activities and outings
Develop and maintain relationships with vendors used in various programs, events, activities and outings
Home Health Aide
Home Care Assistance of Oklahoma
11.2019 - 12.2020
Provide clients with assistance as needed, including help with bathing and other personal hygiene activities
Assist clients with various personal activities, including walking, getting into or out of bed, dressing, climbing stairs
Monitor aspects of client's health under the direction of a registered nurse, doctor or approved physician, including taking vital signs and administering medications
Maintain detailed record of services provided to each client, including any progress or changes in the client's health
Take part in discussions about client with other members of the health care team, as needed, to determine best solutions for client care
Perform various household duties for client, including running errands, light cleaning, cooking and laundry
Advise clients and family members on recommended alterations to the house or living environment for enhanced health, nutrition, personal hygiene and sanitary living conditions
Provide counseling and care to family members of clients during stressful times, including adjustment periods for new lifestyles or the deteriorating health of a client
Assistant Activities Director/Activities Director
Heritage Point of OKC
01.2018 - 10.2019
Assess residents for interests, talents and previous patterns to develop appropriate activity care plans
Establish and maintain records regarding activities and attendance
Coordinate activity care plans with other functional care plans
Identify facility and community resources to contribute to activity care plans
Plan and schedule monthly calendar of activities
Secure entertainment, program leaders, volunteers, materials, equipment and transportation for various activities
Assure all residents are involved in activity care plans
Recruit and train community volunteer activity staff
Develop and maintain activities program budget
Activities Director (Dementia Unit)
Norman Veterans Center Division
06.2017 - 11.2017
Planned curriculum around weekly themes such as football, Halloween, etc
Organized games, events, activities and field trips
Developed monthly calendar of activities, had printed and distributed for center
Responsible for monthly and quarterly reporting for each veteran in program
On special occasions, took individual veterans on personal errands
Environmental Tech
Norman Veterans Center Division
11.2016 - 06.2017
Nurse's Station: Ensure all trash is removed, sinks and toilets are cleaned, paper towel, soap and hand sanitizer dispensers are full
Clean kitchen and breakroom areas
Congregate Area: Trash, sweep, mop
Dining Room: Clean after breakfast (trash, sweep, mop, tabletops and chairs)
Veteran's Rooms: Clean individual rooms in Wing E1
Occasionally float as needed
Activities Room: Sweep, mop, trash
Hallways: Sweep, mop, trash
Additional Duties: Assist feeding Veterans at lunch time
Online Broker
Self-Employed
01.2003 - 12.2016
Sell antiques and collectibles, and miscellaneous other items on Ebay
Research all products to be able to present information
Write all product descriptions, detailing important information i.e
Historical facts, flaws, etc
Responsible for packing, shipping and receiving
Responsible for all financial record-keeping, etc
Education
Associated Degree - Business Administration
Oklahoma Junior College
01.1992
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Articulate in communicating
Problem solver
Able to lift 200 pounds
Certification
CPR Certified
Feeding and Aspiration Risk Certification
Dementia / Alzheimer's Certification
Volunteer History
Hospice: Cook, clean, read to, and attend to the personal care needs of patients.
Little League: Coach/Assistant Coach for little league baseball, softball and basketball teams.
School: Parent volunteer for various activities at children's school.
Donate to Alzheimer's Foundation and Ronald McDonald House.
Objective Summary
Motivated, enthusiastic person seeking a challenging position helping others. Ideally, this position will allow professional and personal growth and will utilize my strong interpersonal people skills.
Additional Information
I have been working in Private Care with a patient for over a year.
Timeline
Activities Specialist/Coordinator
Storey Oaks Memory Care
02.2021 - 02.2023
Home Health Aide
Home Care Assistance of Oklahoma
11.2019 - 12.2020
Assistant Activities Director/Activities Director
Heritage Point of OKC
01.2018 - 10.2019
Activities Director (Dementia Unit)
Norman Veterans Center Division
06.2017 - 11.2017
Environmental Tech
Norman Veterans Center Division
11.2016 - 06.2017
Online Broker
Self-Employed
01.2003 - 12.2016
Associated Degree - Business Administration
Oklahoma Junior College
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