Donna Edgar
Leesburg,FL
Summary
Enthusiastic Activity Assistant eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Resident Programs. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Healthcare and Rehab.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Activity Assistant
Watercrest Senior Living Group
06.2022 - Current
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and safety.
- Lead resident activities and address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Keep program equipment organized and maintained.
- Document Resident participation
- Analyze residents strengths and abilities to maximize participation.
Activity Director
Watercrest Senior Living Group
09.2021 - 06.2022
- 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.
- Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.
- Planned resident outings and special events to mark holidays and celebrate special occasions.
- Created and delivered recreational programs for small and large groups of residents.
- Worked with nursing team to identify and document changes in patient mental acuity and physical abilities.
- Networked with community organizations and leaders for volunteer opportunities and cooperative engagements.
- Supervised Activities Assistant and conducted performance evaluations.
- Arranged outings as part of recreational program.
- Drafted budgets for programs and ordered materials that were needed for certain activities.
- Established vendor relationships to access timely services in support of events.
- Led efforts to conceive, develop and execute thematically aligned entertainment programming.
- Developed and maintained connections with performers, agents and promoters to accumulate robust options for entertainment activation.
Activity Director
Your Life Of Wildwood
10.2020 - 09.2021
- 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.
- Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.
- Planned resident outings and special events to mark holidays and celebrate special occasions.
- Created and delivered recreational programs for small and large groups of residents.
- Worked with nursing team to identify and document changes in patient mental acuity and physical abilities.
- Supervised Activities Assistant and conducted performance evaluations.
- Networked with community organizations and leaders for volunteer opportunities and cooperative engagements.
- Arranged outings as part of recreational program.
- Planned, implemented and evaluated activities for residents.
- Maintained running inventory of supplies and purchases to monitor budget expenditures.
- Assigned work to staff, set schedules and motivated strong performance in key areas.
- Established vendor relationships to access timely services in support of events.
- Led efforts to conceive, develop and execute thematically aligned entertainment programming.
- Developed and maintained connections with performers, agents and promoters to accumulate robust options for entertainment activation.
Memory Care Activity Manager
Brookdale Assisted Living
07.2016 - 10.2020
- Plans, develops and implements creative and exciting resident programs to meet the individual needs and interests within the community as well as though outside trips/events; includes providing one to one programming for those who can not participate in group activities.
- Ensured resident program protocols are in place
- Managed volunteer program;recruitment, training and supervising.
- Ensured daily, weekly, and monthly calendar of events requirements are met.
- Managed the Alzheimer support group for family members and community.
- Coordinates transportation of residents to and from community for events outside of community.
- Ensured that resident programs met all state, federal, and other regulations.
- Monitors resident program budget, equipment, and supplies
- Indirectly supervises care associates as it pertains to activities.
Activity Director
Poets Walk
04.2014 - 05.2016
- Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement and engagement of residents.
- Performed assessments on activity programs to determine what specific activities were suitable.
- Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and newsletter, published electronically and in print.
- Planned resident outings and special events to mark holidays and celebrate special occasions.
- Created and delivered recreational programs for small and large groups of residents.
- Supervised Activities Assistant and conducted performance evaluations.
- Networked with community organizations and leaders for volunteer opportunities and cooperative engagements.
- Arranged outings as part of recreational program.
- Drafted budgets for programs and ordered materials that were needed for certain activities.
- Maintained running inventory of supplies and purchases to monitor budget expenditures.
- Developed and lead intergenerational activities to encourage mental agility of patients.
- Assigned work to staff, set schedules and motivated strong performance in key areas.
- Established vendor relationships to access timely services in support of events.
- Developed and maintained connections with performers, agents and promoters to accumulate robust options for entertainment activation.
- Conducted site visits, artist walkthrough and other pre-event meetings with third parties to explain event objectives, site restrictions and performance expectations.
- Stayed abreast of entertainment offerings within marketplace to evaluate and report trends, opportunities and competition.
Education
Dementia Care
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA2015
Geriatric Studies
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH1985
High School Diploma -
Northland High School
Columbus, OH1984
Skills
- Group Supervision
- Resident Support
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Creative Activities
- Customer and Service-Oriented
- Engagement Activities
- Activities Leadership
Certification
Alzheimer's Association of Greater Richmond
-40 Hours of training in adult group activities and in recognizing and assessing the activity needs of residents.
Timeline
Activity Assistant
Watercrest Senior Living Group
06.2022 - Current
Activity Director
Watercrest Senior Living Group
09.2021 - 06.2022
Activity Director
Your Life Of Wildwood
10.2020 - 09.2021
Memory Care Activity Manager
Brookdale Assisted Living
07.2016 - 10.2020
Activity Director
Poets Walk
04.2014 - 05.2016
Dementia Care
James Madison University
Geriatric Studies
Columbus State Community College
High School Diploma -
Northland High School
Alzheimer's Association of Greater Richmond
-40 Hours of training in adult group activities and in recognizing and assessing the activity needs of residents.
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