Marcia A Combs
Redford,MI
Summary
Ready for a new position organizing events for a great company. Creative Life Enrichment Director proudly offering over four years of interacting with others and coordinating events and activities, including movie nights, pet therapy and wine tastings. An energetic individual skilled in encouraging socialization and promoting ways to improve daily life. Offering outstanding scheduling, time management and communication skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Life Enrichment Manager
Singh Management
Sterling Hts, MI
02.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive life enrichment program for residents of all ages and abilities.
- Created monthly activity calendars with engaging activities, events, and outings that meet the social, cognitive, physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of residents.
- Facilitated resident-driven committees to provide input on programming decisions.
- Organized volunteer opportunities to promote civic engagement in the community.
- Provided individualized assistance to ensure participation in activities for those unable to do so independently.
- Supervised staff members responsible for providing direct care services during activities.
- Monitored budgeting for activity supplies and equipment purchases.
- Assessed resident satisfaction with programs through surveys and focus groups.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate facility-wide events such as holiday celebrations or fundraising initiatives.
- Engaged residents in meaningful conversations about their interests, hobbies, goals., encouraging them to participate in relevant activities and programs.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance at each event and activity as well as participant feedback forms.
- Established partnerships with local organizations to offer specialized classes or workshops on topics such as art therapy or music therapy.
- Coordinated intergenerational programs between residents and children from the surrounding community.
- Tracked progress of individual participants over time by assessing changes in their physical or mental health status due to involvement in activities.
- Generated reports summarizing data collected from assessments and surveys regarding program effectiveness.
- Educated families on available programming options while also offering support when needed.
- Encouraged family involvement in programming whenever possible by designing activities specifically tailored towards them.
- Adapted existing programs based on changing needs within the facility or community.
- Scheduled activities designed to encourage residents to socialize among themselves and enjoy time with family members.
- Developed special one-on-one programs for when residents were ill or unable to take part in group activities.
- Encouraged residents to help with holiday decorating under supervision of facility's volunteer staff.
- Met with residents and asked open-ended questions to determine appropriate types of activities for facility.
- Implemented and supervised average of 30 monthly activities for 25 residents.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
- Oversee and facilitate all activities and events both in and out of the community designed to promote resident’s creativity, physical and mental well-being, socialization and overall engagement.
- Establish relationships with residents to provide stimulating activities that meet varying resident’s interests.
- Encourage resident socialization and involvement in events.
- Provide one-on-one activities and engagement as appropriate.
- Create and post a monthly calendar of activities for residents and families.
- Oversee the hiring, training, coaching, supervision, scheduling and evaluating of the Life Enrichment Assistants, Fitness Coordinators (where applicable) and Bus Drivers.
- Work closely with Resident Care department to assess resident’s needs, communicate any changes or observations and encourage resident and associate participation.
- Review resident information before move-in to determine and promote involvement in activities. Recruit entertainers and schedule special community events. Active involvement, coordination, and interaction with the resident council.
- Ensure community Drivers adhere to the utmost safety and customer service standards while transporting residents, and serve as a backup for the Driver when needed.
- Utilize creativity and problem-solving skills to enhance activities and resident participation. Oversee volunteer program, closely monitoring any volunteers who participate in activities.
- Maintain an up-to-date inventory checklist of activities supplies and ensure supplies as being ordered when needed.
- Oversee monthly budget balance to monitor department expenses.
- Assist with all other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
Education
Associate of Science - General Studies
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA02-2025
Skills
- Activity Planning
- Disability Support
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Mental Health Support
- Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Life Enrichment Manager
Singh Management
02.2021 - Current
Associate of Science - General Studies
Ashworth College
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