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Dorothea Schiller

Long Beach,NY

Summary

Results-oriented leader knowledgeable in effective recruitment, training, and leadership strategies to maintain employee efficiency and quality of services. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals to include community marketing events, web site updates, and family services.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Therapeutic Recreation

Central Island Healthcare
04.2022 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure effective communication and collaboration in care plans.
  • Created an environment that fostered open communication between patients, families, staff members regarding feedback on recreational therapy services offered.
  • Implemented comprehensive risk management strategies to minimize potential liabilities related to recreational therapy services provided.
  • Designed innovative recreational therapy interventions utilizing evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes.

Director of Therapeutic Recreation

Margaret Tietz Nursing and Rehabilitation
12.2020 - 04.2022
  • Enhanced patient well-being by creating and implementing personalized therapeutic recreation programs.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements pertaining to the provision of recreational therapy services within healthcare settings.
  • Designed innovative recreational therapy interventions utilizing evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes.

Director of Therapeutic Recreation

Long Beach Nursing and Rehabilitation
03.2018 - 12.2020
  • Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
  • Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
  • Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
  • Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.

Director of Therapeutic Recreation

Long Beach Assisted Living
08.2015 - 03.2018
  • Coordinated special events and outings for patients, promoting social interaction and community integration.
  • Improved overall patient satisfaction by providing a diverse range of community based engaging recreational activities,
  • Implemented therapeutic leisure and recreational activities that included, Community events, themed parties, Drama Club, Tai Chi, Drawing and painting classes.

Education

Associate of Arts - Court Reporting

Berkely Business
Hicksville, NY
06.1986

Skills

  • Adaptive Techniques
  • Assessment skills
  • Client Assessments
  • Exemplary communication skills
  • Therapeutic Intervention
  • Safety oversight
  • Marketing
  • Community Intergration

Timeline

Director of Therapeutic Recreation

Central Island Healthcare
04.2022 - Current

Director of Therapeutic Recreation

Margaret Tietz Nursing and Rehabilitation
12.2020 - 04.2022

Director of Therapeutic Recreation

Long Beach Nursing and Rehabilitation
03.2018 - 12.2020

Director of Therapeutic Recreation

Long Beach Assisted Living
08.2015 - 03.2018

Associate of Arts - Court Reporting

Berkely Business

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