Gisela Vazquez
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Attentive and adaptable Director skilled in providing activity programs that excel and showcase high character standards, performance and participation. Demonstrated leadership skills. Generous Activity Director with many years of experience planning and implementing innovative activity programs. Creative and compassionate with a deep love for improving the quality of life for residents.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Recreation
Hudson Hill Rehabilitation Center
Yonkers, New York
02.2025 - Current
- Managed staff scheduling, training, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions.
- Coordinated with other departments to develop special events and programs.
- Maintained accurate records of program participant rosters, attendance logs and evaluation forms.
- Developed budgets for recreation programs and tracked expenses.
- Planned, developed and implemented a variety of recreational activities to meet the needs of the community.
- Provided support to staff members with questions or concerns related to Recreation Department operations.
- Developed Quality Assurance Performance Improvement to improve the quality care of the residents
- Completion of Admission, Quarterly, Annual and Significant Change assessment on Point Click Care
- Provided guidance to staff related to recreational programming
Director of Recreation
Friedwald Center
New City, NY
07.2013 - 04.2024
- Developed and implemented comprehensive recreational activities/ programs for seniors.
- Organized and coordinated activities, events, and trips to engage participants in the program.
- Created a budget for recreational care expenses and monitored spending.
- Conducted regular evaluations of programs effectiveness. Documented Admissions, Quarterly, Annuals and Significant Change via Point Click Care and Visual
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure that all necessary services are provided to participants in the recreation care program.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors providing services for the recreation care program.
- Facilitated communication between families, staff members, volunteers, and other stakeholders involved in the recreation care program.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in the recreation care program based on feedback from participants, families, staff members.
- Provided training sessions for new employees regarding policies and procedures related to recreational activities.
- Planned special events such as holiday parties or birthday celebrations at the center.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Scheduled and coordinated events and activities.
- Planned programs of events or schedules of activities.
- Maintained records of participant attendance and progress reports.
- Trained workers in company procedures or policies.
- Assigned tasks and work hours to staff.
- Planned, organized or led exercise routines, athletic events or arts and crafts.
Director of Recreation
Workmen's Circle Multicare Center
The Bronx, NY
11.2011 - 11.2012
- Developed, organized and implemented recreational programs for all ages.
- Created a budget for recreation activities and monitored expenditures to ensure adherence.
- Coordinated with other departments to facilitate the successful implementation of recreational activities.
- Supervised staff responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing recreation programs.
- Organized special events such as tournaments, competitions, festivals.
- Maintained records related to attendance at recreation activities and programs offered.
- Conducted periodic evaluations of existing recreational programs and identified areas needing improvement.
Director of Recreation
Bainbridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
The Bronx, NY
07.2001 - 11.2011
- Developed, organized and implemented recreational programs for seniors
- Created a budget for recreation activities and monitored expenditures to ensure adherence.
- Coordinated with other departments to facilitate the successful implementation of recreational activities.
- Supervised staff responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing recreation programs.
- Established schedules and assigned duties to staff members.
- Maintained records related to attendance at recreation activities and programs offered as well as completing Admissions, Quarterly, Annual, Significant Change
- Conducted periodic evaluations of existing recreational programs and identified areas needing improvement.
Recreation Specialist
Bainbridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
The Bronx, NY
06.1999 - 07.2001
- Organized, coordinated special events and activities.
- Ensured compliance with safety policies and procedures.
- Conducted assessments to determine recreational needs.
- Participated in professional development activities such as conferences and workshops.
- Maintained participant safety through careful monitoring and supervision. Dementia/Alzheimer's programs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
Lehman College of the City University of New York
The Bronx, NY06-1999
Skills
- Activity Scheduling
- Facility Management
- Program assessment
- Partnership Development
- Wellness-promotion
- Patient evaluations
- Activity Organization
- Participant monitoring
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Event planning experience
- Program Development
- Excellent organizational abilities
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Director of Recreation
Hudson Hill Rehabilitation Center
02.2025 - Current
Director of Recreation
Friedwald Center
07.2013 - 04.2024
Director of Recreation
Workmen's Circle Multicare Center
11.2011 - 11.2012
Director of Recreation
Bainbridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
07.2001 - 11.2011
Recreation Specialist
Bainbridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
06.1999 - 07.2001
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
Lehman College of the City University of New York
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