John Pachan
Summary
I have been an accomplished Life Enrichment Professional with a proven track record at numerous health care facilities, adept in enhancing life enrichment programs and achieving significant client engagement and satisfaction. I am experienced in quality assurance and project management, consistently driving operational excellence and improvement, as well as compliance with regulations. Renowned for team leadership and a detail-oriented approach, my career is marked by innovative solutions and a commitment to excellence.
Having retired from a 45 year career as a Recreational Therapist and health care manager, I am now interested in finding a role that allows me to try something new, generate a positive social impact and to live a balanced, engaged, and purposeful life.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Life Enrichment Consultant
Rennes Group
De Pere, WI
08.2023 - 11.2023
Program Director/Life Enrichment Coordinator
North Shore Health Services
Green Bay, WI
04.2017 - 11.2022
Director/Recreation, Volun, & Specialized Services
Golden Living Center/Village Gardens
Green Bay, WI
01.2012 - 04.2017
Director, Therapeutic Recreation/Volunteer Service
Beverly Healthcare
Green Bay, WI
10.1996 - 01.2012
Quality Assurance/Activity Consultant
Beverly Enterprises
Fort Smith, AR
01.1995 - 11.1996
Quality Attainment Coordinator
Laureate Psychiatric Clinic & Hospital
Tulsa, OK
09.1993 - 01.1995
Quality Assurance Mgr/Therapeutic Recreation Director
Mid-Missouri Mental Health Center
Columbia, MO
11.1988 - 08.1993
Activity Therapy Department (Various)
North Dakota State Hospital
Jamestown, ND
06.1978 - 11.1988
1. Volunteer/Tutor in Adolescent Mental Health Unit
2. Activity Assistant in Adolescent Mental Health Unit
3. Therapeutic Recreation Assistant Adult Psych. Unit
4. Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Adult Psych. Unit
5. Asst. Director Activity Therapies/Therapeutic Recreation
6. Director/Activity Therapies (OT, TR, VR, & B&B Services
Education
Master of Arts - Therapeutic Recreation Management
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT05-1984
Bachelor of Arts - Majors in Elementary Education And HPER
Jamestown College
Jamestown, ND05-1979
Skills
- Team/Project Leadership
- Client Rapport/Engagement
- Creative Activity Planning
- Customer Service/Relations
- Objective Decision-Making
- Professionalism
- Program Development/Management
- Policy Development/Implementation
- Data Analysis
- Continuous/Process Improvement
- Problem-Solving/Issue Resolution
- Event/Project Management
- Facilitation of Team Planning
- Idea Development and Brainstorming
- Planning and Prioritization
- Project Implementation/Oversight
- Curriculum Development
LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
- Assessment of Needs
- Per Standards of Practice
- Per Regulatory Requirements
QUALITY MANAGEMENT/QUALITY ASSURANCE
EDUCATION/TRAINING
- Employee Orientation
- Student Education/Training
- Group Presentation
- Internship Supervision/Mentoring
- MS Office/Computer skills:
- Skype
- Database Management
- E-Documentation Medical Records
- Active Listening
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Attention to Details
- Integrity and Honesty
- Interpersonal Communication
- Positive Attitude
- Organizational Skills
- Reliability
- Self Motivation
- Verbal and Writing Skills
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES INCLUDE:
Military
Branch: Army/National Guard
Rank: SPEC 4
December 1975 to December 1979
Timeline
Life Enrichment Consultant
Rennes Group
08.2023 - 11.2023
Program Director/Life Enrichment Coordinator
North Shore Health Services
04.2017 - 11.2022
Director/Recreation, Volun, & Specialized Services
Golden Living Center/Village Gardens
01.2012 - 04.2017
Director, Therapeutic Recreation/Volunteer Service
Beverly Healthcare
10.1996 - 01.2012
Quality Assurance/Activity Consultant
Beverly Enterprises
01.1995 - 11.1996
Quality Attainment Coordinator
Laureate Psychiatric Clinic & Hospital
09.1993 - 01.1995
Quality Assurance Mgr/Therapeutic Recreation Director
Mid-Missouri Mental Health Center
11.1988 - 08.1993
Activity Therapy Department (Various)
North Dakota State Hospital
06.1978 - 11.1988
Master of Arts - Therapeutic Recreation Management
Brigham Young University
Bachelor of Arts - Majors in Elementary Education And HPER
Jamestown College