Glenda Hilligoss
Activity Director
Alexandria,IN
Summary
Organized Activity Director with 24-year track record of planning, organizing and administering activities in Assisted Living Community. Strong experience in coordinating and executing events and activities. Skilled in developing personal bonds with staff and residents. Committed to adhering to state compliance requirements for conducting activities. Selfless Activity Director with strong talents in planning and executing daily activities and encouraging resident participation. Adept at managing a monthly calendar, personalizing activities, coordinating volunteers and handling activity budgets. Outstanding people skills and react calmly to emergency situations.
Overview
94
94
years of professional experience
Work History
Activity Director
Keystone Woods
Anderson, IN
09.1997 - Current
- Planned, implemented and evaluated activities for seniors
- Arranged outings as part of recreational program, including driving company vehicle
- Performed assessments on activity programs to determine what specific activities were suitable.
- Planned resident outings and special events to mark holidays and celebrate special occasions.
- Worked with nursing team to identify and document changes in patient mental acuity and physical abilities.
- Supervised Activities Assistant and conducted performance evaluations.
- Maintained running inventory of supplies and purchases to monitor budget expenditures.
- Created and delivered recreational programs for small and large groups of residents.
- Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement and engagement of seniors.
- Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Keystone Woods
Anderson, IN
06.1997 - Current
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, and ambulation.
Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant
Community Health And Wellness LLC
Anderson, IN
04.1997 - 09.2020
- Administered variety of therapeutic treatments to patients such as range of motion, progressive mobility exercises and speech therapy.
- Assisted patients in development and maintenance of personal skills, including eating, dressing and grooming.
- Utilized approved restorative approaches and adhered to treatment plans in execution of patient care, making recommendations to supervisor.
Activities Assistant
Community Health And Wellness LLC
Anderson, IN
04.1997 - 09.2020
- Provided respectful mobility assistance to individuals needing extra support.
- Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities and confidence.
- Instructed seniors on activities' goals, procedures to promote beneficial outcomes..
- Promoted exceptional quality of life for all residents by innovating, organizing and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.
- Engaged residents through events, small groups and personal attention.
Education
GED -
Madison Heights
Anderson InSkills
Event planning experience
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Affiliations
Indiana Activity Director Association
Timeline
Activity Director
Keystone Woods
09.1997 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Keystone Woods
06.1997 - Current
Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant
Community Health And Wellness LLC
04.1997 - 09.2020
Activities Assistant
Community Health And Wellness LLC
04.1997 - 09.2020
GED -
Madison Heights
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