Kartika Khandre
Iselin
Summary
Accomplished Activity Director at Activity, adept in event planning and fostering community through innovative activity programs. Expertise in regulatory compliance and program development, significantly enhancing resident satisfaction. Skilled in building strong relationships and promoting mental fitness, showcasing exceptional organizational skills and compassionate support.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Activity Director
Prestige Medical adult day care
Woodland Park
07.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging activity programs for diverse adult participants.
- Facilitated group activities promoting social interaction and cognitive stimulation.
- Translator in Gujarati language to Insurance RN ,Nursing Facility , Going with clients as translator.
- Coordinated daily schedules to ensure smooth operations and participant enjoyment.
- Managing trips, Events culture festival birthday
Activity Director
Always at HomeCare
Old Bridge
11.2024 - 07.2025
- Developed engaging activity programs for diverse adult participants.
- Facilitated group activities promoting social interaction and cognitive stimulation.
- Coordinated daily schedules to ensure smooth operations and participant enjoyment.
Activity Director
Iselin adult day care
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Planned resident outings and special events, enhancing community engagement and creating memorable experiences.
- Maintained accurate documentation of activity programs, ensuring compliance with state regulations and facility policies to uphold standards of care.
- Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.
- Cultivated strong relationships with residents and families, fostering a supportive community environment that promoted resident well-being.
Activity Assistant
New Beginnings Daycare
Hamilton
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Conducted sensory stimulation activities for memory care patients, improving mood regulation and reducing agitation incidents.
- Managed activity calendar, ensuring diverse options catered to a wide range of interests and abilities.
- Organized group events and outings, enhancing social interaction and engagement among residents.
- Coordinated special events celebrating holidays, birthdays, and milestones, fostering community and connection among residents.
- Organized group activities to enhance social interaction among residents. among residents through the organization of group events and outings.
- Provided compassionate support for residents experiencing emotional challenges or undergoing personal transitions within their living environment.
- Assisted in the development of individualized care plans by contributing insights on residents'' interests, preferences, and abilities gathered during activities engagements.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through regular feedback collection from participants and their families, leading to continuous improvement efforts for enhanced resident satisfaction.
- Facilitated engaging activities for adults at a day care center, enriching their daily experiences and promoting socialization.
Activity Assistant
Edison adult day care
Edison
02.2019 - 07.2022
- Managed activity calendar to ensure engagement across diverse interests and capabilities.
- Delivered compassionate support to residents facing emotional challenges or personal transitions, enhancing their well-being in the living environment.
- Coordinated special events to celebrate holidays, birthdays, or other milestones that fostered a sense of community within the residence.
- Organized special events for holidays, birthdays, and milestones, strengthening community bonds within the residence.
Education
Bachelor Of Commerce - Accounting
St Thomas High School
India Skills
- Event planning experience
- Activity organization
- Program development
- Resident relationship building
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking
- Problem solving
- Safety training
- Active listening
Certification
Nccap APC, ADC.
CPR / AED / FIRST-Aid
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Marathi
- Gujarati
- Punjabi
- Kannada
Timeline
Activity Director
Prestige Medical adult day care
07.2025 - Current
Activity Director
Always at HomeCare
11.2024 - 07.2025
Activity Director
Iselin adult day care
04.2024 - 11.2024
Activity Assistant
New Beginnings Daycare
04.2023 - 04.2024
Activity Assistant
Edison adult day care
02.2019 - 07.2022
Bachelor Of Commerce - Accounting
St Thomas High School