Michelle Warrick
Pasadena
Summary
Dynamic Activities Coordinator with proven skills in program development, team management, and effective communication. Committed to enhancing resident engagement and satisfaction through tailored activities and a strong focus on community building.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Activities Coordinator
Solheim Senior Community
Eagle Rock, CA
03.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging activity programs tailored to resident interests and preferences.
- Coordinated logistics for events, ensuring seamless execution and resident participation.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to align activities with residents' physical and cognitive needs.
- Trained and supervised volunteers in facilitating activities, enhancing team dynamics and effectiveness.
- Managed scheduling of activities, optimizing resource allocation for maximum engagement.
- Coordinated, planned, developed and implemented activities designed to enrich lives of assisted living residents.
- Enhanced participant engagement by incorporating creative activities and events into the daily schedule.
- Organized diverse activities, addressing various interests and promoting social interaction among participants.
- Encouraged, supported and assisted residents with activities and documented activity attendance and degree of involvement.
- Fostered a sense of belonging among participants through regular recognition of achievements during group gatherings and celebrations.
- Prepared rooms, equipment and supplies and maintained clean activity area to foster welcoming environment and maximize participation.
- Maintained and ordered supplies for activities.
- Increased activity participation by maintaining a welcoming and inclusive environment for all attendees.
- Assisted management in developing new programs for improved resident satisfaction and overall wellbeing.
- Promoted physical wellness through the implementation of group exercise classes tailored to various ability levels.
- Enhanced community engagement by organizing and leading diverse recreational activities tailored to participants' interests and abilities.
- Fostered sense of belonging and community among participants by initiating and leading regular social groups and clubs.
- Boosted participant satisfaction with creative theme-based activities, ensuring memorable and engaging experience.
Memory Care Director
Garden of Palms Senior Living
West Hollywood, CA
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Facilitated family support meetings to strengthen communication and address resident needs effectively.
- Monitored program effectiveness, adjusting strategies to optimize memory care services delivery.
- Achieved high levels of family satisfaction with regular updates on their loved ones progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Collaborated with other departments to enhance inter-disciplinary care for residents, ultimately improving overall wellbeing.
- Communicated effectively with family members on regular basis regarding care, issues and overall health of loved ones.
- Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors among residents, promoting positive interactions between staff members and individuals suffering from dementia.
- Served as a liaison between families and facility staff members, facilitating open lines of communication and addressing concerns in a timely manner.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
- Created Monthly newsletter for Memory Care residents.
- Worked with vendors on setting up weekly and monthly entertainment.
- Researched, planned and organized special religious events.
- Achieved high levels of family satisfaction with regular updates on their loved ones progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff to promote high quality patient care.
- Optimized memory care programming by staying current on emerging research, attending conferences, and participating in industry training sessions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - History
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CASkills
- Calendar management
- Memory Care activities planning
- Arts and crafts instruction
- Program development
- Music and entertainment coordination
- Team management
- Activities documentation
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Self motivation
- Interpersonal skills
- Customer relationship management
- Professionalism
- Public speaking
- Strategic planning
- Continuous improvement
- Written communication
- Audience engagement
- Professional demeanor
- Event coordination
Timeline
Activities Coordinator
Solheim Senior Community
03.2023 - Current
Memory Care Director
Garden of Palms Senior Living
11.2022 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - History
Azusa Pacific University