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Elaine Campbell

Lancaster,PA

Summary

Creative Recreational Therapy Supervisor with fifteen years of experience inspiring adults to live a purposeful life by creating and presenting innovative activities, workshops, lectures, entertainment and trips for adults with varying levels of physical and mental abilities.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Recreational Therapy Supervisor

Willow Valley Communities
Willow Street, PA
03.2006 - 09.2021
  • Created the Recreational Therapy Department at Meadow Ridge Personal Care. Designed engaging, inclusive, creative activity programs suited for senior citizens. Activities were planned to offer spaces for people of varying physical and mental abilities to enjoy together by integrating inclusive design practices into the programs.
  • Inspired and empowered Residents to live a purposeful life by offering an array of activities based on personal preferences, innovative programs, and a menu of choices that included mental, spiritual, social, physical, global themed, cultural and recreational programs.
  • Supervised, motivated and encouraged a staff of three Recreational Therapy Assistants and two Recreational Therapy Pool Assistants to deliver outstanding opportunities, meaningful programs and services to 135 Residents within and outside the personal care facility.
  • Recruited, trained, and supervised volunteers and interns from the surrounding community, organizations, businesses, colleges, high schools and Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 high school intern programs. Instruction included awareness training about working with senior citizens, people with varying levels of mental and physical abilities and the benefits of Recreational Therapy for the well-being of Residents.
  • Planned monthly spending for activity supplies, entertainment and department needs according to the yearly budget. Completed financial reconciliation reports every month to reflect what was spent, which compared it to bank statements and invoices to reconcile accounts.

Field Director

Penn Laurel Girl Scout Council
Lancaster, PA
06.1998 - 12.2005
  • Provided customer care and support to established membership of Girl Scout volunteers and Girl Scouts. Responsible for the recruitment and retention of 500 volunteers and 3,000 Girl Scouts in six school district areas in Lancaster County, PA.
  • Cultivated relationships with appropriate community leaders, organizations, and businesses to support retention efforts.
  • Promoted and assisted with council programs, activities, public relations and fund development endeavors including United Way.
  • Provided monthly updates at council meetings for volunteers throughout Lancaster County. Designed Girl Scout council training modules and provided Girl Scouts of the United States of America trainings for volunteers and Girl Scouts.
  • Identified the need for and provided timely problem-solving and conflict resolution support/intervention when appropriate.

Education

Master of Education - Art Education

Millersville University
Millersville, PA

Bachelor of Science - Art Education

Kutztown College
Kutztown, PA

Associate of Science - Commercial Art

Harcum Junior College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Creativity
  • Critical Thinking
  • Customer Service Skills
  • Decision Making
  • Ideas Capabilities
  • Independent workability
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Leadership Skills
  • Problem Solving Abilities
  • Public Speaking
  • Teamwork
  • Written and Oral Communication

Hobbies

  • Painting- I have volunteered for many years painting murals and inviting children to help paint the murals at parks, swimming pools and schools. It is my way of giving back to society.
  • I am writing and illustrating a book of modern fables. I have an interest in ancient Chinese fables and how their wise advice transcends time.
  • Mindful Living-I have an interest in the daily Japanese practice of Ikigai which helps people live a healthier, more mindful, balanced way of living. Because of this, I walk 2 3/4 miles six days a week.

Timeline

Recreational Therapy Supervisor

Willow Valley Communities
03.2006 - 09.2021

Field Director

Penn Laurel Girl Scout Council
06.1998 - 12.2005

Master of Education - Art Education

Millersville University

Bachelor of Science - Art Education

Kutztown College

Associate of Science - Commercial Art

Harcum Junior College

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