Kerah Murphy
Columbus,Ohio
Summary
Friendly Life Enrichment Director knowledgeable in finding great activities to expand interests of senior citizens. Bright and energetic professional with more than 15 years of expertise providing engaging, inspiring, fun and educational events and activities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Life Enrichment Director
Sage Park
Gahanna, OH
12.2021 - Current
- Organized and oversaw special events such as birthday parties, tournaments and team-building activities.
- Monitored budget and expenditures, keeping facility within budget.
- Trained and supervised staff to consistently meet performance goals and customer service standards.
- Coordinated with other entertainment venues to create joint promotional events.
- Increased resident socialization through implementation of wide range of fun, educational and family-oriented activities.
Memory Care Director, Activity Director, Resident Assistant
Woodlands Of Columbus
Columbus, OH
10.2005 - 01.2021
- 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.
- Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
- Coached and trained newly hired employees to promote knowledge of responsibilities and position requirements.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
- Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement and engagement of patients.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activity and social programs.
- Supervised Activities Assistant and conducted performance evaluations.
- Worked with nursing team to identify and document changes in patient mental acuity and physical abilities.
- Created and implemented social, educational and recreational programs for residents.
- Performed several administrative duties, including room transfers, incident reports and maintenance requests.
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
- Assisted residents with daily hygiene, including dental and mouth care, bath functions and hair care.
- Planned, implemented and evaluated activities for Woodlands of Woodlands .
- Performed assessments on activity programs to determine what specific activities were suitable.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Attended, participated and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
- Planned, implemented and evaluated activities for Woodlands of Columbus.
- Created and delivered recreational programs for small and large groups of residents.
- Planned resident outings and special events to mark holidays and celebrate special occasions.
- Coached and trained newly hired employees to promote knowledge of responsibilities and position requirements
Education
High School -
St. Casimir
Worcester, MassSkills
- Dementia Knowledge
- Staff Management
- Patient Care
- Event planning experience
- Therapy planning
- Organizational skills
- Activity Planning
- Supportive
- Direct Patient Care
- Residential Support
- Patient Assessments
- Scheduling
- Client Needs Assessment
- Patient Management
- Treatment coordination
- Patient evaluations
Timeline
Life Enrichment Director
Sage Park
12.2021 - Current
Memory Care Director, Activity Director, Resident Assistant
Woodlands Of Columbus
10.2005 - 01.2021
High School -
St. Casimir
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