Katherine Najdusak
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Caring and compassionate Resident Services Director dedicated to engaging residents and promoting positive experiences. Eager to build a high-quality program filled with interesting and fun activities. Highly organized and goal-oriented team player with a diplomatic nature and energetic approach.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resident Services Director
Vitalia Senior Residence at Westlake
Westlake , OH
2021.06 - Current
- Responsible for the design, organization, and evaluation of a planned activity program.
- Ensured that activities foster and maintain independent functioning. interviewed residents to discover activity interests and develop programs to fit interests of the majority of the population.
- Observed residents’ ability to perform daily ADLs and social skills, and communicated potential difficulties with wellness staff.
- Sought opportunities to collaborate with other therapy programs (e.g. pet therapy, music therapy, and art therapy).
- Managed Social Media on Multiple Platforms including Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
Lead Medication Partner
Vitalia Senior Residences at Westlake
Westlake , OH
2021.01 - 2021.06
- Managed and maintained the Wellness Staff Schedule, developed on call rotation, supervised care staff; ensuring residents were receiving the correct care.
- Assisted in the development and Implementation of Resident Care Plans and Assignment Sheets.
- Assisted Director of Wellness with keeping updated charts, medication administration records, and updated doctor's orders.
- Under the direction of a nurse, administered medications using the Six Rights of Medication Administration.
Medication Partner
Vitalia Senior Residences at Westlake
Westlake , OH
2019.11 - 2021.01
- Under the direction of a nurse, administered medications using the Six Rights of Medication Administration.
- Performed routine inventory control checks of drugs stored in unit drug boxes or carts.
- Observed patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
- Prepared and distributed medications according to physician's instructions using appropriate techniques and procedures.
- Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
- Monitored residents with self-administered medications and reported deviation from plans of care to licensed or registered nurse.
Care Partner
Vitalia Senior Residences at Westlake
Westlake , OH
2018.12 - 2019.11
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Consulted with wellness team to continually update care plans.
Lead Care Manager
Sunrise Senior Living
Westlake , Ohio
2008.08 - 2018.12
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bay Village High School
Bay Village, OH2005-06
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OHSkills
- Team Supervision
- Activities Oversight
- Safety Standards and Compliance
- Microsoft Office
- HIPAA Compliance
- Care Plan Management
- Multitasking and Organization
- Project Planning
- Project Management
- First Aid
- CPR Certified
- Budget Compliance
- Digital Media
- Content Creation
- Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
- Social Media
Affiliations
- Hiking
- Exercise and Nutrition
- Swimming
- Reading
- Crafting
- Dungeons and Dragons
Certification
- Licensed Medication Aide, MA-C November 2019
- CPR and First Aid Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Resident Services Director
Vitalia Senior Residence at Westlake
2021.06 - Current
Lead Medication Partner
Vitalia Senior Residences at Westlake
2021.01 - 2021.06
Medication Partner
Vitalia Senior Residences at Westlake
2019.11 - 2021.01
Care Partner
Vitalia Senior Residences at Westlake
2018.12 - 2019.11
Lead Care Manager
Sunrise Senior Living
2008.08 - 2018.12
High School Diploma -
Bay Village High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Cleveland State University
- Licensed Medication Aide, MA-C November 2019
- CPR and First Aid Certified
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