Director of Resident Life
The Birches At Newtown Personal Care And Memory Care
- 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 a 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 a positive atmosphere.
- Evaluated the 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 the planning and implementation of various activities, ensuring a 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.
- Integrated cognitive stimulation techniques into daily programming for improved mental health outcomes among participants suffering from dementia or related conditions.
- 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 the community setting.
- Networked with community organizations and leaders for volunteer opportunities and cooperative engagements.
- Supervised Activities Assistant and conducted performance evaluations.
