JESSICA Sullivan
Yonkers
Summary
Experienced Recreation Manager with expertise in planning and executing diverse recreational programs. Leads staff and coordinates activities to optimize participant satisfaction. Enhances operational efficiency, resolves conflicts, and builds positive community relationships. Drives program effectiveness through innovative strategies and a commitment to quality service.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Director of Recreation
Cortlandt Healthcare
Cortlandt Manor
06.2021 - Current
- Designed and executed diverse recreational programs aligning with community needs.
- Created activities fostering social interaction, increasing resident engagement.
- Analyzed resident feedback to refine program offerings and boost participation.
- Trained staff on best practices for facilitating group activities and events.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols during all recreational activities.
- Assisted in developing policies related to facility use and safety procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of program participant rosters, attendance logs and evaluation forms.
- Maintained inventory of supplies and equipment for recreational use at the facility.
- Planned, developed and implemented a variety of recreational activities to meet the needs of the community.
Director of Recreation
Fort Tryon Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
New York
12.2016 - 05.2021
- Planned and implemented diverse sport, recreation, spiritual, and cultural programs, while evaluating their effectiveness and identifying future needs.
- Created and managed activity and staff schedules, recruiting, training, and supervising recreation and volunteer teams to deliver quality services to residents.
- Created and oversaw recreational activities based on the individualized care plans of a facility's residents.
- Design appropriate activities for residents and provide daily, weekly, or monthly activities to keep them engaged.
- Participate in weekly Care Plan meetings with clinical team, residents and their families. Attend morning meetings with administration and department heads.
- Conducted monthly resident council meetings, reported findings to department heads and administration, and ensured follow-up on residents' suggestions and requests.
- Completed resident care plans and documentation by the deadline while managing the department payroll and budget.
Therapeutic Recreation Leader
The Wayne Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation
Bronx
01.2003 - 12.2016
- Designed and executed tailored programs for high and low functioning residents to enhance engagement and well-being.
- Develop a plan of care according to residents' leisure preferences, skills and needs.
- Facilitated transport for residents to day rooms, dining rooms, and patio for activities and meals, promoting participation in social and recreational events.
- Provide reality orientation to Dementia residents as well as 1:1 sensory/social and music stimulation visits to vent dependent Residents.
- Conducted MDS, initial, annual, and quarterly assessments, along with comprehensive care plan assessments and progress notes in chart and EMR to ensure accurate resident evaluations.
- Participate in weekly Care Plan meetings with clinical team, residents and their families.
- Assisted with development of monthly program calendar, ensuring alignment with residents' interests.
- Maintained attendance and participation records while scheduling staff weekly and monthly.
- Attended morning meetings with department heads and reported updates.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business
BRONX COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BRONX, NYSkills
- Program planning
- Event planning
- Community engagement
- Relationship management
- Dynamic leadership
- Team development
- First aid certification
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
- Excel
- Word
- Publisher
- Flexible programming
- Detail-oriented
- Multitasking abilities
- Work ethic
References
FURNISHED UPON REQUEST
Leadership Experience
Implement/assist in the coordination of marketing & community events.
Certification
Certified Dementia Engagement Specialist (CDES)
Timeline
Director of Recreation
Cortlandt Healthcare
06.2021 - Current
Director of Recreation
Fort Tryon Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
12.2016 - 05.2021
Therapeutic Recreation Leader
The Wayne Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation
01.2003 - 12.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Business
BRONX COMMUNITY COLLEGE