Dedicated Activity Director with expertise in designing engaging activities and training staff to promote social interaction among residents. Adept at maintaining compliance and enhancing resident experiences through tailored programming.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Activity Director
Lorien Mays Chapel
Timonium, MD
02.2025 - 08.2026
Designed monthly activity calendars tailored to resident interests and needs with a variety of recreation programs
Organized engaging activities for residents to promote social interaction.
Collaborated with staff to ensure safe and enjoyable event experiences.
Trained staff and volunteers on activity implementation and resident engagement techniques.
Communicated regularly with families about upcoming activities and events.
Planned and published calendar of events for facility.
Maintained accurate records of participant attendance and progress notes.
Assessed, wrote care plans, progress notes, quarterly assessments and MDS in PCC on residents according to state regulations
Coordinated calendars, shifts and activity schedules with staff.
Interacted with patients and families by addressing questions and concerns.
Adapted activities and developed new programs to address evolving participant needs and enhance engagement.
Ensured compliance with all state regulations regarding safety protocols and infection control measures.
Monitored the progress of participants in order to assess program effectiveness.
Collaborated with other departments to coordinate interdisciplinary programming.
Delegated specific tasks to team members to ensure efficient workflow. and work hours to staff.
Resolved customer complaints regarding worker performance or services rendered.
Wrote and presented strategies for recreational facility programming using customer or employee data.
Attended meetings such as care plans, risk management, UDA and QA
Activity Director
Peace Health Care
Catonsville, Maryland
12.2023 - 01.2025
Plan and implemented person-centered activities for assisted living, memory care and long term care.
Empowered residents by implementing supportive activities and fostering community within the activity department
Coordinated daily operations of activity department to enhance resident engagement
Trained support staff to effectively lead activities in memory care, assisted living, and long term care
Plus see duties listed above
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Recreation And Leisure Services Emphasis: Therapeu
Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV
05-1986
Skills
Activity planning
Event coordination
Care plan development
Regulatory adherence
Program evaluation
Participant documentation
Resident engagement
Compliance monitoring
Staff training
Problem-solving abilities
Reliability
Certification
National Certification Council for Activity Professionals/Activity Director Certification (ADC)# 946067
Timeline
Activity Director
Lorien Mays Chapel
02.2025 - 08.2026
Activity Director
Peace Health Care
12.2023 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Recreation And Leisure Services Emphasis: Therapeu