Lucille Busch
Watkins Glen,NY
Summary
Organized Activity Director with excellent track record of planning, organizing and administering activities in healthcare settings. Strong experience in coordinating and executing events and activities. Skilled in developing personal bonds with staff and residents. Committed to adhering to state compliance requirements for conducting activities. Dedicated, respected professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Activity Director and Volunteer Coordinator
Crown Park For Nursing And Rehabilitation
Cortland , NY
01.2011 - 08.2021
- Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement and engagement of patients.
- Performed assessments on activity programs to determine what specific activities were suitable.
- Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.
- Created and delivered recreational programs for small and large groups of residents.
- Supervised Activities Assistant and conducted performance evaluations.
- Drafted budgets for programs and ordered materials that were needed for certain activities.
- Assigned work to staff, set schedules and motivated strong performance in key areas.
- Administered First Aid and CPR to participants in distress.
- Worked with nursing team to identify and document changes in patient mental acuity and physical abilities.
- Developed and lead intergenerational activities to encourage mental agility of patients.
- Restored customer loyalty by resolving complaints with workers, activities or services rendered.
- Developed and maintained connections with performers, agents and promoters to accumulate robust options for entertainment activation.
Administrator
Renaissance Plaza
Binghamton, NY
01.2000 - 10.2010
- Entered and maintained departmental records in company database.
- Aided colleagues, managers and customers through regular communication and assistance.
- Confirmed accurate completion of forms and reports for admission, transfer or discharge of each program participant.
- Oversaw successful planning and execution of staff meetings, parties and events.
- Managed payroll, transactions, invoicing and budgeting to decrease financial inconsistencies.
- Assisted executive leaders in decision-making procedures by creating daily reports to advise leaders on corrective actions and process improvements.
- Conducted in-depth troubleshooting of program problems and employee concerns and recommended corrective actions to resolve issues.
Activity Director
Renaissance Plaza
Binghamton, NY
06.1995 - 10.2010
- Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement and engagement of patients.
- Performed assessments on activity programs to determine what specific activities were suitable.
- Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.
- Planned resident outings and special events to mark holidays and celebrate special occasions.
- Created and delivered recreational programs for small and large groups of residents.
- Worked with nursing team to identify and document changes in patient mental acuity and physical abilities.
- Networked with community organizations and leaders for volunteer opportunities and cooperative engagements.
- Developed and lead intergenerational activities to encourage mental agility of patients.
- Assigned work to staff, set schedules and motivated strong performance in key areas.
- Supervised Activities Assistant and conducted performance evaluations.
- Arranged outings as part of recreational program.
- Improved recreational programming based on feedback from customers and employees.
- Developed and maintained connections with performers, agents and promoters to accumulate robust options for entertainment activation.
- Administered First Aid and CPR to participants in distress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education/Psychology
Russell Sage College
Troy, New York05.1975
Skills
Good verbal and written communication
Strong decision making
Flexibility
Integrity
Leadership
Motivation
Teamwork
Effective Time Management
Certification
USA Swimming Coach Certified
National Certification Council Of Activity Professionals
Certified Dementia Practitioner
American Red Cross Basic Life Support
Healthcare Facility Covid Swabber
Timeline
Activity Director and Volunteer Coordinator
Crown Park For Nursing And Rehabilitation
01.2011 - 08.2021
Administrator
Renaissance Plaza
01.2000 - 10.2010
Activity Director
Renaissance Plaza
06.1995 - 10.2010
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education/Psychology
Russell Sage College
USA Swimming Coach Certified
National Certification Council Of Activity Professionals
Certified Dementia Practitioner
American Red Cross Basic Life Support
Healthcare Facility Covid Swabber
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