Lois Davis
Westfield
Summary
Dynamic Activities Director with over 17 years of experience enhancing patient well-being through engaging programs and effective communication. Proven expertise in healthcare collaboration and emotional support facilitation.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Activities Director
Pioneer Hospital / Lifebrite Hospital of Stokes
Westfield
10.2008 - Current
- Developed engaging recreational programs for patients to enhance well-being.
- Coordinated activities with healthcare staff to ensure patient participation and safety.
- Trained volunteers to assist with activity implementation and patient interaction.
- Managed scheduling of activities, ensuring diverse offerings for all patient needs.
- Facilitated group sessions that promoted social interaction and emotional support among patients.
- Coordinated musical guests, movies and other types of resident entertainment.
- Maintained adequate supplies to meet activities needs.
- Organized special trips for residents and accompanied groups throughout each excursion.
- Updated facility schedule and related records.
- Maintained records on attendance at various events and tracked progress made by participants in therapeutic programs.
- Led engaging individual and group activities to promote resident involvement.
Happy Hills Day Care
Stokes Reynolds Memorial Hospital
Danbury
06.1985 - 09.2008
- Developed age-appropriate educational materials and activities.
- Implemented daily schedules for structure and consistency in care.
- Monitored children's behavior and addressed conflicts as needed.
- Implemented educational strategies to enhance children's cognitive skills and creativity.
- Guided children through structured playtime, fostering teamwork and communication skills.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations related to food handling, sanitation, fire prevention.
- Facilitated daily activities that promote social and emotional development in children.
Education
Activity Director
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NC07-2009
Early Childhood Care And Education
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NC08-1993
Skills
- Activity scheduling
- Healthcare collaboration
- Emotional support facilitation
- Effective communication
- Senior activities experience
- Senior living experience
- Volunteer recruitment
- Activity organization
- Self motivation
Certification
CPR
Accomplishments
Early Childhood Teacher of the Year (2000)
Timeline
Activities Director
Pioneer Hospital / Lifebrite Hospital of Stokes
10.2008 - Current
Happy Hills Day Care
Stokes Reynolds Memorial Hospital
06.1985 - 09.2008
Activity Director
Forsyth Technical Community College
Early Childhood Care And Education
Forsyth Technical Community College