Kaitlyn Fishel
York Haven,PA
Summary
Focused Memory Care Director with a background spent maintaining a homelike setting for patients with varying degrees of memory loss. A highly collaborative individual with skills in scheduling, consistent communication with patients' family members and recruiting dedicated team members. Offering quality service understanding and knowledge of federal and state regulations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Connections Director
Providence Place Senior Living
04.2024 - Current
- Communicated effectively with family members on regular basis regarding care, issues and overall health of loved ones.
- Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors among residents, promoting positive interactions between staff members and individuals suffering from dementia.
- Ensured regulatory compliance within the memory care unit through diligent documentation and adherence to established guidelines.
- Coordinated community outreach events to raise awareness about Alzheimer''s disease, contributing to a more informed public understanding of dementia-related issues.
Recreational Therapist
Masonic Villages Of Elizabethtown
11.2021 - 04.2024
- Documented resident progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly, ensuring continued success in meeting therapeutic goals.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for residents, improving their quality of life.
- Facilitated individual and group therapeutic recreation sessions to promote independent and community-based recreation.
- Worked closely with caregivers and relatives of resident to explain care plans, objectives and expected outcomes.
Therapeutic Recreation Assistant/ Intern
Margaret E. Moul Home
02.2020 - 04.2021
- Instructed residents in activities and techniques designed to meet specific physical or psychological needs.
- Scheduled and led specialized programs allowing residents to engage in meaningful recreation, supporting social and physical wellbeing.
- Monitored residents progress through ongoing evaluation and documentation of responses to recreational activities.
- Utilized adaptive equipment to support residents'' varying abilities during recreational activities.
Hairstylist
Great Clips
06.2016 - 04.2019
- Consistently maintained cleanliness of workspace, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for clients.
- Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
- Mentored apprentice hairstylists throughout their training period, offering guidance on technical skills as well as professional etiquette within the workplace setting.
- Conducted thorough consultations to assess clients'' needs and preferences before starting any service.
Specialty Sales Representative
Target
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Maintained inventory by assisting co-workers with stocking shelves, pricing items and placing products on display.
- Brainstormed and implemented new floor designs, merchandise displays and sales advertisements.
- Merchandised store inventory in seasonal and brand displays.
Dietary Aide
Normandie Ridge Senior Living Community
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Cross-trained in other kitchen positions to support staff and to meet resident needs and demands.
- Followed all food safety regulations while preparing meals for residents.
- Demonstrated knowledge of menu items and different types of diets to ensure resident safety.
- Supported fellow team members during peak times by assisting with tasks such as dishwashing and restocking supplies, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Recreation And Leisure Administration
York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA12.2020
High School Diploma -
York County Technical School
York, PA06.2016
Skills
- Chart updating
- Care Planning
- Compliance Oversight
- Adaptive Programming
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
- Certified Dementia Practitioner
- Assistive Technology
Certification
- CTRS - Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
- Certified Eden Associate, The Eden Alternative - April 2023
- Eden "Dementia Beyond Drugs" Training - October 2023
- Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care (ADDC) Training - December 2023, June 2024.
- CDP-Certified Dementia Practitioner-June 2024
- Positive Approach to Care Training - April 2024
- Medication Administration Training-July 2024
Additional Information
Additional Trainings and Experiences:
Volunteer Activity Planner -Broadmore Assisted Living York, PA (Spring 2018)
- Planned, organized and implemented group programs to meet the needs of the residents.
Phi Mu Fraternity (Initiated Spring 2018)
- Phi Eta Chapter Advisor (January 2024- Current)
- Advisory Council Member (January 2021- Present)
- Attended Phi Mu Leadership Institute (PMLI) Peachtree City, Georgia -July 2019
Timeline
Connections Director
Providence Place Senior Living
04.2024 - Current
Recreational Therapist
Masonic Villages Of Elizabethtown
11.2021 - 04.2024
Therapeutic Recreation Assistant/ Intern
Margaret E. Moul Home
02.2020 - 04.2021
Specialty Sales Representative
Target
10.2018 - 01.2019
Hairstylist
Great Clips
06.2016 - 04.2019
Dietary Aide
Normandie Ridge Senior Living Community
01.2016 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Recreation And Leisure Administration
York College of Pennsylvania
High School Diploma -
York County Technical School
- CTRS - Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
- Certified Eden Associate, The Eden Alternative - April 2023
- Eden "Dementia Beyond Drugs" Training - October 2023
- Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care (ADDC) Training - December 2023, June 2024.
- CDP-Certified Dementia Practitioner-June 2024
- Positive Approach to Care Training - April 2024
- Medication Administration Training-July 2024
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