Kirby Cheeks
Liberty,SC
Summary
Seasoned Director of Activities with comprehensive background in planning, implementing and overseeing wide array of events and programs. Strong skills in team leadership, budget management, and creative problem-solving. Ability to build thriving environments that foster engagement and community. Demonstrated impact through enhanced participant satisfaction and increased attendance at organized activities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Activities
Manna Post-Acute
Pickens, SC
12.2021 - Current
- Educated and supervised team assistants to enhance their performance.
- Completed necessary paperwork for admitting and discharging patients.
- Ensured accuracy in MDS evaluations and updated care plans regularly.
- Designed and executed residents' monthly activity calendars.
- Facilitated monthly resident council meetings.
- Elevated organizational standards with focused DHEC and QAPI efforts.
Director of Life Enrichment
Brookdale Senior Living Community
Easley , SC
07.2016 - 12.2021
- Assessed and tracked financial expenditures and earnings for the department.
- Facilitated residents' weekly shopping trips and errands.
- Coordinated monthly events and daily activities.
- Coordinated MDS assessments and care plan meetings for residents.
- Maintained weekly records of residents.
- Implemented preparedness strategies under DHEC's QAPI program.
Director of Activities
HMR Healthcare Group
Easley, SC
06.1999 - 07.2016
- During my tenure at HMR Healthcare Group, I held several positions in multiple facilities. First, I was a CNA in 1996 at Westside Living Center until 2006. The second position I held was a CNA at Laurel Hill Living Center from 2006 to 2008. Then I obtained my Activities Directors Certificate in 2008 from the Georgia/South Carolina Healthcare Association. I became the Activities Director at that time. Then, in 2011, I transferred to Brookside Living Center as the Director of Activities until 2016.
Education
Activities Director Certification -
South Carolina / Georgia Healthcare Association
Atlanta, GA06-2008
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Carolina Vocational
Greenville, SC07-1999
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School
Liberty, SC06-1995
Skills
- Ethical leadership
- Crisis management
- Event planning experience
- Volunteer recruitment
- Organizational skills
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Meeting facilitation
- Fundraising expertise
- Participant monitoring
- Patient evaluations
- Program development
- Activity organization
- Team management
- Excellent organizational skills
- Small group leadership
- Employee evaluation
Affiliations
- Outside of my healthcare career, i enjoy Directing my own community choir since 1989 known as Pickens County Mass Choir / W4C.
- I enjoy Catering with my business J&K Catering for cooking always brings everyone closer together.
- I enjoy Antiquing.
- Hosting Estate Sales
- I enjoy spending time with my family & friends .
Timeline
Director of Activities
Manna Post-Acute
12.2021 - Current
Director of Life Enrichment
Brookdale Senior Living Community
07.2016 - 12.2021
Director of Activities
HMR Healthcare Group
06.1999 - 07.2016
Activities Director Certification -
South Carolina / Georgia Healthcare Association
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Carolina Vocational
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School
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