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Michelle Morales

Rogers ,AR
Michelle Morales

Summary

Dynamic Activity Director with extensive experience at Innisfree Health And Rehab, excelling in program development and patient evaluations. Proven ability to enhance patient wellbeing through compassionate care and effective team management. Skilled in event planning and budget management, fostering strong relationships with families to support patient progress and satisfaction.

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

8
years of professional experience

Work History

Innisfree Health And Rehab

Activity Director
09.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
  • Guided patients through prescribed exercises as part of the physical therapy process.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.

Innisfree Health And Rehab

CNA
09.2021 - Current

Job overview


  • Assisted patients with daily living activities,
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
  • Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment..
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.

Mercy General Hospital

CNA
04.2020 - 06.2020

Job overview

  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
  • Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.

Legacy Village Rehabilitation

PCA
05.2017 - 03.2019

Job overview

  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
  • Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.

Home Helpers

PCA
01.2017 - 04.2017

Job overview


  • Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
  • Guided patients through prescribed exercises as part of the physical therapy process.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.

Education

Penn Foster
Pennsylvania Furnace, PA

High School Diploma
03.2017

University Overview

Skills

  • Activity organization
  • Event planning experience
  • Organizational skills
  • Program development
  • Team management
  • Employee evaluation
  • Patient evaluations
  • Event planning background
  • Budget management
  • Goal setting
  • Hospitality management
  • Quality control

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Activity Director
Innisfree Health And Rehab
09.2023 - Current
CNA
Innisfree Health And Rehab
09.2021 - Current
CNA
Mercy General Hospital
04.2020 - 06.2020
PCA
Legacy Village Rehabilitation
05.2017 - 03.2019
PCA
Home Helpers
01.2017 - 04.2017
Penn Foster
High School Diploma
Michelle Morales