High-energy professional with strong background in entertainment and recreational activities looking to grow in her career. Organized in planning and collaborating with other departments and volunteers. Dedicated to teamwork and customer service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Activity Director- Independent Living, Assisted Living
The Commons of Providence-Sandusky
Sandusky, OH
11.2021 - Current
Manage, recruit, and onboard volunteers
Plan and facilitate an engaging, person centered activities program for a varying range of needs and abilities
Plan & facilitate community fundraising events
Work with all department heads to meet goals
Manage activities staff to ensure residents needs are being met and company policies are being followed
Help to create a fun, welcoming, inclusive environment for residents and staff
Create promotional fliers for events
Facilitate Alzheimer's caregiver support group
Attend local Alzheimer's Walk Committee meetings to assist in planning the yearly Alzheimer's Walk
Social Media post and engagement management
Assist with planning and implementing marketing events
Assist in planning staff events and employee appreciation activities
Update charting and documentation as required to stay in compliance with State requirements
Decorate building for holidays
Manage the department budget and complete the necessary paperwork for supplies and entertainment payment
Miscellaneous duties as assigned such as forwarding mail, creating fliers for events, assisting where needed
Activity Director- Independent Living
The Commons of Providence
03.2019 - 11.2021
Create activity calendar to reflect the interests of the residents
Run resident council meetings and ensure issues were forwarded to be resolved
Ensured safety policies were enforced during Covid restrictions
Reconfigured activities continuously to ensure ever changing Covid guidelines were being met while also being sure to meet residents' expectations
Assisted in planning and facilitating staff engagement activities
Delivered excellent customer service as the sole office person in the building
Book entertainment and submit the necessary paperwork for payments
Managed budget and bought supplies needed
Collaborate with other departments on various projects
Quality of Life Director
Signature Healthcare-Galion
Galion, OH
05.2017 - 02.2019
Create and facilitate care plans for each resident
Manage, onboard, and recruit volunteers
Manage activities staff to ensure a successful activity program
Plan and facilitate purposeful activities for people of varying capabilities
Enter assessments into computer by specific deadline
Educate and encourage residents to participate in meaningful activities
Plan and implement resident holiday parties
Conduct PELI, MDS, and activities assessments
Plan and facilitate appropriate dementia and Alzheimer activity program
Drive facility bus to and from activity outings
Give excellent customer service to those of varying needs and expectations
Clerical Assistant
FISHER TITUS MEDICAL CENTER
Norwalk, OH
05.2013 - 12.2013
Worked in several departments where needed as seasonal help
Assisted with office operations, including filing, data entry, and inventory management
Other duties as assigned
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Studies
Bowling Green State University
05.2016
Skills
Volunteer Recruitment
Activity Organization
Team Management
Coaching and Mentoring
Professionalism
Adaptability and Flexibility
Team Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Relationship Building
Timeline
Activity Director- Independent Living, Assisted Living
The Commons of Providence-Sandusky
11.2021 - Current
Activity Director- Independent Living
The Commons of Providence
03.2019 - 11.2021
Quality of Life Director
Signature Healthcare-Galion
05.2017 - 02.2019
Clerical Assistant
FISHER TITUS MEDICAL CENTER
05.2013 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Studies
Bowling Green State University
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