Linda Flater
Port Orchard,WA
Summary
Selfless Activity Director with strong talents in planning and executing daily activities and encouraging resident participation. Adept at managing a monthly calendar, personalizing activities, coordinating volunteers and handling activity budgets. Outstanding people skills and react calmly to emergency situations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Activity Director
Avamere Rehabilitation At Ridgemont
1999.11 - Current
- Planned resident outings and special events to mark holidays and celebrate special occasions.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations and facility policies by maintaining accurate documentation of activity programs.
- Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.
- Developed strong relationships with residents and their families, fostering supportive community environment.
- Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement, and engagement of patients.
- Boosted social interaction among residents through organizing regular events, outings, and group activities.
- Developed and lead intergenerational activities to encourage mental agility of patients.
- Worked with nursing team to identify and document changes in patient mental acuity and physical abilities.
- Addressed challenging behaviors exhibited by some residents during group settings through effective communication strategies that maintained positive atmosphere.
- Evaluated effectiveness of activity programs through ongoing assessment and feedback from residents, families, and staff members.
- Enhanced resident engagement by planning and executing diverse recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities.
- Supervised volunteer staff in planning and implementation of various activities, ensuring high level of service was consistently provided for all residents.
- Trained new activity staff members on program development procedures and best practices for engaging diverse populations of older adults.
- Performed assessments on activity programs to determine what specific activities were suitable.
- Arranged outings as part of recreational program.
- Assisted with safety and emergency planning to secure patient safety while at facility and prevent injury.
- Maintained running inventory of supplies and purchases to monitor budget expenditures.
- Coordinated special events such as holiday celebrations or themed parties to enhance overall quality of life within community setting.
- Networked with community organizations and leaders for volunteer opportunities and cooperative engagements.
- Supervised Activities Assistant and conducted performance evaluations.
- Maintained activity records and reports to evaluate program success and identify areas for improvement.
- Provided education and training for residents and staff to promote learning new skills and acquiring new knowledge in supportive environments.
- Increased physical fitness levels among residents by designing exercise programs tailored to individual abilities and preferences.
- Created and delivered recreational programs for small and large groups of residents.
- Stretched minimum annual budget of $500.00 to cover planned activities through creative use of resources.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Belmont Terrace
1999.01 - 1999.11
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Supported needs of 15 residents under long-term care.
Education
Certification For Activity Director -
WSAAP
Federal Way, WA01.2000
Skills
- Activity Organization
- Organizational Skills
- Event planning experience
- Program Development
- Understanding of budgeting
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Team Management
- Employee Evaluation
- Patient evaluations
- Small group leadership
- Team Leadership
Certification
- Certified Activity Director at Avamere for 24 years.
Timeline
Activity Director
Avamere Rehabilitation At Ridgemont
1999.11 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Belmont Terrace
1999.01 - 1999.11
Certification For Activity Director -
WSAAP
- Certified Activity Director at Avamere for 24 years.
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