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M Ortiz-Alvarez

Fort Lauderdale

Summary

Selfless Activity Director with strong talents in planning and executing daily activities and encouraging resident participation. Hardworking and passionate, ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Activities Director

Emerald Park Of Hollywood
12.2015 - 10.2023
  • Demonstrate compassion, patience, enthusiasm and positive attitude at all times.
  • Enhanced resident satisfaction by developing and implementing diverse activity programs tailored to individual interests and needs.
  • Increased community engagement by organizing special events, outings, and guest speakers for residents.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness routinely, making adjustments as necessary to better meet residents'' needs.
  • Promoted physical wellness by incorporating exercise classes into the daily schedule of activities available to residents.
  • Facilitated support groups addressing specific concerns such as grief or chronic illness management, offering valuable resources for coping strategies.
  • Organized seasonal celebrations that fostered a festive atmosphere within the facility while respecting cultural diversity.
  • Scheduled movies, entertainment, and other special events.
  • Stablish an open communication with Activities Assistant to enhance our community.
  • Created and delivered recreational programs for small and large groups of residents.
  • Assisted with safety and emergency planning to secure patient safety while at facility and prevent injury.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Somerset Academy Elementary
01.2014 - 12.2014

Perform duties as requested per lead teacher, other classroom staff, or administrator. Help students control behavior using positive and appropriate technics. Instruct classes with as many as 27 students, all from diverse cultural backgrounds. Supervise and insure the safety of children at all times. Interact and initiate encouragement to children in all activities. Substitute assignments across all subject areas. L.E.A.P (Learning Enrichment After-school program. Check homework and provide further assistant with subjects and activities. Planning and serving snacks.

Admissions Coordinator / Case Manager Assistant

Heartland Of Miami Lakes / Kendall
01.2010 - 05.2013

Admits patient to facility by maintaining admitting guidelines . Admissions process through criteria and evaluation. Referring patients and families to other programs and institutions if needed. Completing patient admission and financial responsibility forms.

Case Manager Assistant, coordinate the integration of social services into plan of care and achievement of goals. Arrange discharge-planning process into patient needs and best interest. Promote efficient and effective utilization of clinical resources. Initiate and present "denial letters" appropriately. Mobilize resources and meetings to assist in achieving desires clinicals outcomes within a time frame. Communicate with all parties in a timely manner to achieve a safe discharge for patients.

Education

Specialized Associate Degree - Medical Assistant

National School of Technology
Hialeah, FL
08.2001

Skills

Bilingual / Excellent Communication / Highly Motivated / Organized / Multitasking Abilities

Timeline

Activities Director

Emerald Park Of Hollywood
12.2015 - 10.2023

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Somerset Academy Elementary
01.2014 - 12.2014

Admissions Coordinator / Case Manager Assistant

Heartland Of Miami Lakes / Kendall
01.2010 - 05.2013

Specialized Associate Degree - Medical Assistant

National School of Technology
M Ortiz-Alvarez