Dawn K Joseph
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
Selfless Activity Director with strong talents in planning and executing daily activities and encouraging resident participation. Adept at managing a monthly calendar, personalizing activities, coordinating volunteers and handling activity budgets. Outstanding people skills and react calmly to emergency situations. Sympathetic Activity Director with passion for conducting recreational and therapeutic activities. In-depth understanding of skill-based programs and activities. Strong program management skills with 21-year history of building effective recreational programs to meet community needs. Organized Activity Director with 21-year track record of planning, organizing and administering activities in nursing home, Adult Dare Care and Hospital setting. Strong experience in coordinating and executing events and activities. Skilled in developing personal bonds with staff and residents. Committed to adhering to state compliance requirements for conducting activities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recreation /Activity Director
Bayonne Hospital (Carepoint Health)
01.2010 - Current
- Supervised Activities Assistant and conducted performance evaluations.
- Arranged outings as part of recreational program.
- Networked with community organizations and leaders for volunteer opportunities and cooperative engagements.
- Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement, and engagement of patients.
- Created and delivered recreational programs for small and large groups of Patients.
- Worked with nursing team to identify and document changes in patient mental acuity and physical abilities.
- Drafted budgets for programs and ordered materials that were needed for certain activities.
- Provided safe transportation to facilitate residents attending activities and events outside of facility.
- Trained and provided information to new volunteers to contribute to activities and programs in constructive ways.
- Planned resident outings and special events to mark holidays and celebrate special occasions.
- Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.
- Performed assessments on activity programs to determine what specific activities were suitable.
Recreation Director
NCC Adult Medical Day Cre
03.2006 - 12.2009
- Promoted interest in recreational activities such as community outings, gardening and arts and crafts through consistent posts on social media platforms.
- Developed annual budgets and provided monthly reports to efficiently use financial resources.
- Assisted residents with problems or complaints and completed administrative tasks.
- Used microsoft to design and decorate monthly calendars and newsletters.
- Obtained information from medical records and medical staff to assess patient's needs, capabilities and interests.
- Purchased necessary equipment and sports materials to use for recreational activities.
- Prepared and submitted reports and charts to 50-120-cleints treatment team to reflect patient's progress and regression.
- Instructed patients in group and one on one therapy activities to meet specific physical and psychological goals.
- Participated in training and development programs to maximize opportunities for self-development.
- Incorporated resident feedback to assist in quality improvement efforts and boost resident satisfaction scores through council monthly meetings
- Used [Software] to document progress notes and program attendance.
- Provided emotional support to family members, ensuring safety and well-being of loved ones.
- Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement, and engagement of patients.
- Created and delivered recreational programs for small and large groups of residents.
- Arranged outings as part of recreational program.
- Supervised Activities Assistant and conducted performance evaluations.
- Worked with nursing team to identify and document changes in patient mental acuity and physical abilities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Miami Central Senior High School
Miami, FL05.1990
Skills
- Activity Organization
- Patient Evaluations
- Treatment Coordination
- Therapy Planning
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Event Planning Experience
- Program Development
- Accident Response
- Understanding of Budgeting
- Staff Training
- Budget Management
- Risk Management
- Team Building
- Team Leadership
- Small Group Leadership
- Organizational Skills
- Employee Evaluation
- Coaching and Mentoring
Certification
- Certified Job Title, Company Name -ADC certified
Timeline
Recreation /Activity Director
Bayonne Hospital (Carepoint Health)
01.2010 - Current
Recreation Director
NCC Adult Medical Day Cre
03.2006 - 12.2009
High School Diploma -
Miami Central Senior High School
- Certified Job Title, Company Name -ADC certified
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