Farrah Koca
Lyons,Illinois
Summary
Dedicated Life Enrichment Director with strong multitasking abilities and a focus on community engagement. Committed to optimizing resident experiences through creative activity planning and effective team collaboration.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Life Enrichment Director
Pearl of Downers Grove Skilled Nursing/ Downers Grove Senior Living
04.2025 - Current
- Coordinated daily activities and events, fostering community engagement among residents.
- Managed budgetary constraints while providing high-quality programming options for all residents.
- Assisted in training volunteers to effectively support life enrichment initiatives.
- Evaluated resident feedback to continually improve program offerings and satisfaction levels.
- Established strong partnerships with local vendors and service providers to enhance available resources and offerings for residents.
Life Enrichment Director
Downers Grove Rehab & Nursing/ Saratoga Grove Assisted/ Independent Living/ Memory Care
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Managed scheduling of activities, ensuring optimal participation and resource allocation.
- Facilitated communication between residents and families about upcoming events and programs.
- Provided one-on-one programs and activities for residents unable to participate in group settings.
- Increased resident participation in activities by creating diverse and inclusive events tailored to individual interests.
- Utilized creative problem-solving skills to address any challenges or obstacles faced within the role.
Activity Director
Aperion Care Forest Park
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Coordinated daily activities, ensuring seamless execution and resident participation.
- Trained staff on activity facilitation techniques and safety protocols.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations and facility policies by maintaining accurate documentation of activity programs.
- Addressed challenging behaviors exhibited by some residents during group settings through effective communication strategies that maintained a positive atmosphere.
Activity Director
Bella Terra Lombard
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Assessed resident preferences to create personalized activity schedules.
- Managed budgets for activity supplies, optimizing resource allocation.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through resident feedback and participation rates.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations and facility policies by maintaining accurate documentation of activity programs.
Activity Aide
Bella Terra Lombard
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Assisted Activity Director in planning and implementing daily activity schedules tailored to resident preferences.
- Monitored resident participation and provided feedback to improve future programming effectiveness to Activity Director.
- Developed creative solutions to adapt activities for residents with varying abilities and needs.
- Promoted mental stimulation for residents with memory-focused activities such as puzzles and trivia contests.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and clean environment, ensuring all activity areas were organized and properly equipped for scheduled events.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Morton College
Cicero, IL05-2025
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph High School
Westchester, IL05-2016
Skills
- Effective collaboration and interaction
- Documentation
- Activity planning
- Recruiting and hiring
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Adaptability and flexibility
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 10 staff members at once.
- Oversaw two buildings at once; Skilled Nursing being one, Assisted/Independent Living with Certified Memory Care Unit being second building.
Certification
- Certified Dementia Practitioner: Certification Number is: 282356
- 36 Hour Basic Orientation Class for Activity Director’s: ISBE RCDT# 65108235051
- 6 Hours Dementia Coursework for Activity Director's: ISBE RCDT# 65108235051
Timeline
Life Enrichment Director
Pearl of Downers Grove Skilled Nursing/ Downers Grove Senior Living
04.2025 - Current
Life Enrichment Director
Downers Grove Rehab & Nursing/ Saratoga Grove Assisted/ Independent Living/ Memory Care
01.2024 - 04.2025
Activity Director
Aperion Care Forest Park
08.2023 - 01.2024
Activity Director
Bella Terra Lombard
08.2022 - 07.2023
Activity Aide
Bella Terra Lombard
05.2021 - 08.2022
High School Diploma - General Studies
Morton College
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph High School