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Kelly Goss

Recreationl Therapist/Actiity Director/Memory Care Director
Lodi,CA

Summary

Compassionate Memory Care Director/Recreational Therapist/Activity Director qualified to create environments where both residents and staff members thrive. Enthusiastic professional with background managing budgets, maintaining staff of highly effective employees and communicating with all types of personalities.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Memory Care Program Director

Jessica Pryor
Lodi, CA
07.2021 - 07.2022

*Produced effective procedures for performing State investigations and deployed monitoring processes to keep teams consistent in all areas.

*Coached and trained newly hired employees to promote knowledge of responsibilities and position requirements.

*Monitor ADP daily for employees OT

*Assess and enter assessments of each resident. Update care plans.

*Monitor residents for any changes and updated as necessary.

Recreational Therapist/Activities Director

Manor Care Health Services
Reno, NV
08.2018 - 07.2021
  • Prepared and submitted reports and charts to treatment team to reflect patient reactions and evidence of progress or regression.
  • Observed, analyzed and recorded patient progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs.
  • Organized recreation and therapy programs congruent with participants' therapy goals, abilities and personal interests.
  • Instructed patients in activities and techniques such as dance, music or art designed to meet specific physical or psychological needs.

Memory Care Director

Morningstar Assisted Living
Reno, NV
08.2014 - 08.2018
  • Coached and trained newly hired employees to promote knowledge of responsibilities and position requirements.
  • Conducted tours of facility to prospective residents and families.
  • Recruited and hired highly talented individuals bringing great skills and passion to work.
  • Communicated effectively with family members on regular basis regarding care, issues and overall health of loved ones.
  • Monitored daily delivery of quality services, which promoted high level of satisfaction among families and residents.

Recreational Therapist/Activity Director

Morningstar Assisted Living
Reno, CA
07.2007 - 08.2014
  • Maintained detailed records outlining patient treatment plans, progress updates, treatment adjustments, goal achievements and outcomes.
  • Worked closely with caregivers and relatives of patients to explain treatment plans, objectives and expected outcomes.
  • Created individualized treatment programs in collaboration with physicians and recommended specialist referrals.
  • Observed, analyzed and recorded patient progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs.
  • Organized recreation and therapy programs congruent with participants' therapy goals, abilities and personal interests.

Elementary School Teacher

Dayton Elementary School
Dayton, NV
05.1984 - 10.2007
  • Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
  • Used learning stations to incorporate colors, shapes and textures to help students develop communication skills and build relationships.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
  • Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
  • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
05.1979 - 06.1983

Bachelor of Science - Behavior Analysis

University of Nevada
Reno, NV
05.2010 - 09.2015

Recreational Therapist Certification

MEPAP
Reno, NV
01.2010 - 07.2010

Skills

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Timeline

Memory Care Program Director

Jessica Pryor
07.2021 - 07.2022

Recreational Therapist/Activities Director

Manor Care Health Services
08.2018 - 07.2021

Memory Care Director

Morningstar Assisted Living
08.2014 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Behavior Analysis

University of Nevada
05.2010 - 09.2015

Recreational Therapist Certification

MEPAP
01.2010 - 07.2010

Recreational Therapist/Activity Director

Morningstar Assisted Living
07.2007 - 08.2014

Elementary School Teacher

Dayton Elementary School
05.1984 - 10.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

University of Phoenix
05.1979 - 06.1983
Kelly GossRecreationl Therapist/Actiity Director/Memory Care Director