Activity Director
Continental Springs
03.2021 - 12.2024
Hi, I’m
Karen Paulsen
Le Mars
Summary
Dynamic Activity Director with a proven track record at Continental Springs, excelling in event planning and team leadership. Spearheaded innovative programs, enhancing resident engagement and compliance with state regulations. Skilled in volunteer coordination and staff development, demonstrating exceptional organizational and communication abilities. Achieved significant improvements in community relations and facility marketing.
Work History
Continental Springs
Activity Director
03.2021 - 12.2024
Job overview
Planned daily activities for residents in a 70 bed facility. Planned outings, parties, and other events. Supervised other activity staff. Hired and fired employees. Provided activities that met state regulations. Attended care plans and provided input as to the programming I created for individual people. Attended and facilitated meetings with management staff and community members also marketed our facility in the community.
Education
Sheldon Community SchoolSheldon, Iowa
Graduated from High School
NITCSheldon, Iowa
Medication Aid from Provide Medication in Nursing
2016
Indiana Community CollegeOnline Course
Activity Director Certification from Studied To Provide Activities in Care Facilities
06.2008
Western Iowa Tech Community CollegeSioux City, IA
Disaster, Mental Health Outreach, And Crisis Inter from FEMA Crisis, Intervention, And Community Outreach
06.1994
University Overview
Certified by the federal emergency management administration to provide outreach and crisis intervention during community, disasters or crisis
Western Iowa Tech Community CollegeSioux City, IA
Certification As Advocate from Sexual Assault And Domestic Violence Advocate
05.1987
NITCSheldon, Iowa
CNA from Nursing Assistant
09.1978
Skills
- Activity organization
- Organizational skills
- Event planning experience
- Program development
- Volunteer recruitment
- Employee evaluation
- Patient evaluations
- Small group leadership
- Therapy planning
- Excellent organizational skills
- Safety promotion
- Emergency plan implementation
- Event planning background
- Team leadership
- Team building
- Staff training
- Budget management
- Attention to detail
- Coaching and mentoring
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Relationship building
- Safety protocols
- Public relations
- Self motivation
- Goal setting
- Hospitality management
- Public speaking
- Continuous improvement
- Adaptability
- Written communication
- Project management
- Event planning
- Fundraising
- Volunteer coordination
Timeline
Sheldon Community School
Graduated from High School
NITC
Medication Aid from Provide Medication in Nursing
Indiana Community College
Activity Director Certification from Studied To Provide Activities in Care Facilities
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Disaster, Mental Health Outreach, And Crisis Inter from FEMA Crisis, Intervention, And Community Outreach
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Certification As Advocate from Sexual Assault And Domestic Violence Advocate
NITC
CNA from Nursing Assistant
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