Carrissian Shinholster

• Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.
• 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.
• Worked with nursing team to identify and document changes in patient mental acuity and physical abilities.
• Created and delivered recreational programs for small and large groups of residents.
• Maintained activity records and reports to evaluate program success and identify areas for improvement.
• Supervised Activities Assistant and conducted performance evaluations.
• Trained and provided information to new volunteers to contribute to activities and programs in constructive ways.
• Drafted budgets for programs and ordered materials that were needed for certain activities.
• Completed resident evaluations for discharge to provide reports on mobility limitations to smooth care transition and promote continued resident activity.
• Assisted with safety and emergency planning to secure patient safety while at facility and prevent injury.
• Stretched minimum annual budget of $Amount to cover planned activities through creative use of resources.

• Increased resident socialization through implementation of wide range of fun, educational and family-oriented activities.
• Collaborated closely with residents, using effective communication to better understand favorite activities.
• Coordinated holiday decorating of facility, garnering help of residents and volunteer staff.
• Provided one-on-one programs and activities for residents unable to participate in group settings.

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• Directed day-to-day operations of education program and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.
• Developed curriculum and lesson plans to achieve objectives of each course.
• Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.