Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
OMA certification 2014
Timeline
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Denise Rieser

Elder Engagement Professional
River Vale,NJ

Summary

Experienced Elder Engagement Professional who is passionate about providing client centered and driven programming. Adept at creating programs on iN2L, iPad, PC laptop. smart TV and projection equipment to enhance programming for all levels of client involvement in the community living environment. Collaboratively coordinates with all levels of partnership in the community and management to schedule events and activities that are supportive, educational, spiritual, creative, and entertaining for the clientele. Dedicated to building positive working relationships with all care partners, volunteers, nursing, management, clients, family members, interdepartmental workers, and outside entertainment providers. Excited to focus on the newest technologies that will enhance life for elders.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Life Enrichment and Volunteer Coordinator

Dominican Convent
Sparkill, NY
04.2017 - Current


  • Created policies and procedures to form Life Enrichment and Volunteer Department
  • Managed and trained Activity Assistant and weekly Volunteers to provide multi-level programming for residents in extended care
  • Created and implemented events for fun and education with residents in Independent living
  • Recruited and trained outside volunteers to assist with programming
  • Advocated to purchase technology with Executive Team, Director of Health and Wellness, and Mission Advancement
  • Increased resident socialization during the pandemic with increased use of technology such as smart TVs, laptop, iPads, Youtube,and in-house tv channels
  • Collaborated with Technology Coordinator to engage and trouble shoot iPads and Computers for residents
  • Collaborated with Health and Wellness team to assess and provide information on resident needs and progress
  • Collaborated with Health and Wellness Team to create processes for Covid containment and re-opening to visitors and implemented guidelines provided by HHWT.


Recreation Director

Gallen Adult Day Center/ Jewish Home At Home
Rockleigh, NJ
04.2012 - 12.2016
  • Recreation Director for 70-100 person Medical Adult Day Center
  • Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement and engagement of participants.
  • Developed annual budgets and provided monthly reports to efficiently use financial resources.
  • Promoted interest in recreational activities such asOMA( Opening Minds Through Art), parties,gardening and arts and crafts through creation of monthly calendars that went out to the families
  • Performed assessments on activity programs to determine what specific activities were suitable to ever changing skill levels
  • Introduced and trained staff on use of iN2L equipment when purchased by facility. Utilized iN2L to create new and exciting programs for Participants of all levels.
  • Researched and coordinated Senior Technology Day as marketing tool for families and community

Director of Activities and Volunteers

Van Dyk Manor Long Term Care And Rehabilitation
Ridgewood, NJ
11.2008 - 03.2012
  • Activity Director for 80 bed Long Term Care and Rehab Facility
  • Hired, trained and managed department of 3 fulltime adn 2 part time staff members
  • Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement and engagement of residents.
  • Enhanced activities with iN2L system
  • Networked with staff and sales team at iN2L to upgrade first generation iN2L system
  • Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and on Publisher for residents, family, and marketing purposes
  • Maintained running inventory of supplies and purchases to monitor budget expenditures.
  • Honed the interview and assessment processes to be more in line with ongoing changes in state regulations
  • Collaborated with nursing team to identify and document changes in patient mental acuity and physical abilities.

Activity Director

The Esplanade At Chestnut Ridge/Now The Promenade
Chestnut Ridge, NY
08.2005 - 11.2008
  • Managed Activities Department for 80 bed Assisted Living Facility
  • Grew Activity Department from 2 part time staff to 2 fulltime and 2 part time staff and volunteers to enhance delivery of services
  • Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement and engagement of patients.
  • Performed assessments on activity programs to determine what specific activities were suitable.
  • Supervised Activities Assistants and conducted performance evaluations.
  • Drafted budgets for programs and ordered materials that were needed for activities.
  • Taught myself the computer and programs such as Word, Excel, and Publisher so that i could make professional and usable calendars
  • Researched and engaged in first level of Activity Director Certification

Education

Bachelor of Science - Music Therapy

Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois
12.1980 - 12.1980

Skills

Client centered ethic and approach

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Certification

Certified OMA (OPening Minds through Art)acilitator 2014

OMA certification 2014

Opening Minds Through Art is a 1:1 activity facilitated by volunteers to bring the person with Dementia into the artistic process in a way that is unique and tailored to him or her.

Timeline

CDP(Certified Dementia Professional

10-2019

Montessori Engagement Professional

05-2017

Life Enrichment and Volunteer Coordinator

Dominican Convent
04.2017 - Current

Certified OMA (OPening Minds through Art)acilitator 2014

04-2014

Recreation Director

Gallen Adult Day Center/ Jewish Home At Home
04.2012 - 12.2016

ADC(Activity Director Certified

02-2011

Director of Activities and Volunteers

Van Dyk Manor Long Term Care And Rehabilitation
11.2008 - 03.2012

Activity Director

The Esplanade At Chestnut Ridge/Now The Promenade
08.2005 - 11.2008

Bachelor of Science - Music Therapy

Illinois State University
12.1980 - 12.1980

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