Ricardo Rosa Sola
Maspeth,NY
Summary
Compassionate Activity Professional motivated to positively impact program operations and resident success with diligent support. Well-trained in Long Term care with a specialization in Memory Care and Person-Centered programming with dedication to continuously enhancing strategies and optimizing assistance. Highly organized and hardworking with strong attention to detail. Dynamic Director of Recreation Care Programs with proven success in interdisciplinary teamwork, community program development, and patient relationship management. Skilled in budget management and creating impactful resident programs.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Recreation Care Program
Margaret Tietz Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Jamaica, NY
04.2022 - Current
- Coordinated Resident Council.
- Developed care plan with the interdisciplinary teams.
- Elaborated community integrated programs for short-term residents.
- Networking with the community resources.
- Auditing to elaborate balance and adequate programs for the resident's community .
- Managing budget.
- Developed Staff schedules.
- Created in-service for the recreation staff.
- Developed standards, daily plan and payroll using smartlinx6 for recreation staff
- Created and implemented performance appraisals instrument.
- Develop and elaborated QAPI programs.
- Coordinate special Jewish holidays services
Activity Director
Linden Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
Brooklyn, NY
08.2021 - Current
- Coordinated Resident Council.
- Created and redesigned operational systems during COVID-19 that include coordination of family therapy virtual calls and visits.
- Developed care plan with the interdisciplinary teams.
- Elaborated community integrated programs for short-term residents.
- Networking with the community resources.
- Auditing to elaborate balance and adequate programs for the resident's community .
- Managing budget.
- Developed Staff schedules.
- Created in-service for the recreation staff.
- Developed standards, daily plan and payroll using smartlinx6 for recreation staff
- Created and implemented performance appraisals instrument.
- Develop and elaborated QAPI programs.
Activity Director's Assistant
Midway Nursing Home
Maspeth, NY
01.2016 - Current
- Designed Person-Centered Care programs to encourage entertainment, relaxation, socialization, and fulfillment for Midway Nursing Home in compliance of COVID-19 guidelines.
- Maintained records of activities and analyzed feedback from residents.
- Managing the facility's volunteer programs
- Assess resident needs and develop resident activities goals for the written care plan.
- Encourage resident participation in activities and document outcomes.
- Review goals and progress notes.
- Properly document MDS reports and progress note.
Recreation Leader
Midway Nursing Home
Maspeth, NY
10.2011 - 12.2015
Education
Master of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
SUNY Cortland
Cortland07-2025
Post Graduate - Vocal Performance
Conservatorio De Música De Puerto Rico
San Juan PR06.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Universidad De Puerto Rico
Rio Piedras, PR05.2000
Skills
- Program coordination
- Patient relationship management
- Document management(MDS 30 , Visual EMR and PCC)
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Trilingual (Spanish, English & Italian)
- Collaboration
- Entertainment ( DJ, Karaoke, Concerts and Sing alongs) and clinical use of music interventions
- Memory Care
- Alzheimer's Care
- Dementia Care
- Volunteers program coordinator
- Payroll with smartlinx6
Certification
- Certified Activity Director Specialized in Memory Care NCCAP- 2021
- NCTRC Professional Eligibility - 2025
Associations
- Member of the National Association of Activity Professionals (NAAP)
Timeline
Director of Recreation Care Program
Margaret Tietz Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
04.2022 - Current
Activity Director
Linden Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
08.2021 - Current
Activity Director's Assistant
Midway Nursing Home
01.2016 - Current
Recreation Leader
Midway Nursing Home
10.2011 - 12.2015
Post Graduate - Vocal Performance
Conservatorio De Música De Puerto Rico
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Universidad De Puerto Rico
Master of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
SUNY Cortland