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Kimberly LaBiosa

Puyallup,WA

Summary

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

2013
2013
years of professional experience

Work History

Activity Director

Sea Mar Community Care Center
03.2010 - 06.2012
  • Networked with community organizations and leaders for volunteer opportunities and cooperative engagements.
  • Provided education and training for residents and staff to promote learning new skills and acquiring new knowledge in supportive environments.
  • Drafted budgets for programs and ordered materials that were needed for certain activities.
  • Developed and lead intergenerational activities to encourage mental agility of patients.
  • Completed resident evaluations for discharge to provide reports on mobility limitations to smooth care transition and promote continued resident activity.
  • Planned resident outings and special events to mark holidays and celebrate special occasions.
  • Provided safe transportation to facilitate residents attending activities and events outside of facility.
  • Maintained running inventory of supplies and purchases to monitor budget expenditures.
  • Stretched minimum annual budget of $0 to cover planned activities through creative use of resources.
  • Trained and provided information to new volunteers to contribute to activities and programs in constructive ways.
  • Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.
  • Assisted with safety and emergency planning to secure patient safety while at facility and prevent injury.
  • Assigned work to staff, set schedules, and motivated strong performance in key areas.
  • Partnered across departments to run smooth, professional events and activities.
  • Organized and oversaw special events such as birthday parties, tournaments and team-building activities.
  • Coordinated with other entertainment venues to create joint promotional events.
  • Inspected equipment and facilities for signs of wear or damage impacting safety.
  • Worked with nursing team to identify and document changes in patient mental acuity and physical abilities.
  • Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement, and engagement of patients.
  • Created and delivered recreational programs for small and large groups of residents.
  • Supervised Activities Assistant and conducted performance evaluations.
  • Maintained activity records and reports to evaluate program success and identify areas for improvement.

Activity Director

Faerland Terrace Assisted Living and Memory Care
10.2011 - 01.2012
  • Worked with nursing team to identify and document changes in patient mental acuity and physical abilities.
  • Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement, and engagement of patients.
  • Arranged outings as part of recreational program.
  • Created and delivered recreational programs for small and large groups of residents.
  • Supervised Activities Assistant and conducted performance evaluations.
  • Maintained activity records and reports to evaluate program success and identify areas for improvement.

Recreation Therapist

Western State Hospital
2008 - 2010
  • Educated patients on creating positive coping skills and healthy personal goals through leisure and recreation modalities.
  • Recorded and monitored patient progress to document responses to therapy.
  • Documented overall well-being of residents and progress to evaluate activities for progress and efficacy.
  • Liaised with numerous healthcare professionals to assess residents' needs, progress and well-being.
  • Prepared and submitted reports and charts to treatment team to reflect patient reactions and evidence of progress or regression.
  • Worked closely with caregivers and relatives of patients to explain treatment plans, objectives and expected outcomes.
  • Maintained detailed records outlining patient treatment plans, progress updates, treatment adjustments, goal achievements and outcomes.
  • Conducted patient evaluations to identify mental, emotional, social and physical aptitudes, assess abilities and identify conditions suitable for recreational interventions.
  • Scheduled and led specialized programs allowing participants to engage in exercise and recreation, supporting social and physical wellbeing.
  • Observed, analyzed and recorded patient progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs.
  • Created individualized treatment programs in collaboration with physicians and recommended specialist referrals.
  • 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.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Recreational Therapy

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA
06-2006

Skills

  • Activity planning
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Patient advocacy
  • Time management
  • Safety compliance
  • Clinical documentation
  • Self motivation
  • Attention to detail
  • Goal setting
  • Professionalism
  • Reliability
  • Electronic charting

Timeline

Activity Director

Faerland Terrace Assisted Living and Memory Care
10.2011 - 01.2012

Activity Director

Sea Mar Community Care Center
03.2010 - 06.2012

Recreation Therapist

Western State Hospital
2008 - 2010

Bachelor of Science - Recreational Therapy

Eastern Washington University

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