Mary Lara
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Dynamic Activity Director at Avir at Lubbock, skilled in program development and team management. Successfully enhanced resident engagement through innovative recreational initiatives, fostering a supportive community. Proven ability to manage budgets effectively while delivering high-quality activities tailored to individual needs, ensuring compliance and satisfaction among residents and families.
A professional with strong background in activity coordination and proven track record in creating engaging programs. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and achieving high levels of participant engagement. Reliable and adaptable, with expertise in program development and team leadership.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Activity Director
Avir at Lubbock
4710 Slide Rd
05.1988 - 03.2026
- Developed engaging activity programs to enhance resident participation and satisfaction.
- Coordinated daily schedules to optimize resource allocation and staff efficiency.
- Implemented innovative recreational initiatives to promote social interaction among residents.
- Trained and mentored staff to deliver high-quality activities aligned with residents' needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to design customized care plans for residents.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations and facility policies by maintaining accurate documentation of activity programs.
- Managed budgets for activity programs, ensuring sustainability and maximizing available resources.
- Planned resident outings and special events to mark holidays and celebrate special occasions.
- 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.
- 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.
- Supervised volunteer staff in the planning and implementation of various activities, ensuring a high level of service was consistently provided for all residents.
- Enhanced resident engagement by planning and executing diverse recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities.
- 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.
- 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.
- Stretched minimum annual budget of $[Amount] to cover planned activities through creative use of resources.
- Maintained activity records and reports to evaluate program success and identify areas for improvement.
- Completed resident evaluations for discharge to provide reports on mobility limitations to smooth care transition and promote continued resident activity.
- Provided education and training for residents and staff to promote learning new skills and acquiring new knowledge in supportive environments.
- Networked with community organizations and leaders for volunteer opportunities and cooperative engagements.
- Supervised Activities Assistant and conducted performance evaluations.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure adequate resources were allocated for all planned activities and events.
- Created and delivered recreational programs for small and large groups of residents.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cooper High School
WOODROW ROAD05-1998
Skills
- Activity organization
- Event planning experience
- Organizational skills
- Program development
- Team management
- Patient evaluations
- Excellent organizational skills
- Small group leadership
- Budget management
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication
- Reliability
- Multitasking Abilities
- Multitasking
- Team collaboration
- Hospitality management
Certification
- [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Activity Director
Avir at Lubbock
05.1988 - 03.2026
High School Diploma -
Cooper High School