Roberta L. Breninghouse
Lower Burrell,Pa.
Summary
Highly-motivated manager with desire to take on new challenges and advanced my career path. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed APC Instructor
NCCAP
09.2021 - Current
- Instructor for MEPAP coursework for activity professional certification
Director of Recreation Therapy
Sherwood Oaks Senior Community, UPMC
, PA
01.2018 - Current
- Planning and Administrative duties for all Activity programs for skilled, personal care, and memory care levels
- Serve on Senior Leadership Committees
- Supervise staff of 3 and volunteers
- Responsible for budget and compliance, PA state regulations, surveys related to recreation therapy
- Implement Music Intervention Programs (active/ passive- piano, guitar)
- Plan Campus Events
- Staff Education and Training
- Social Media Team
Director of Music
Crossroads Presbyterian Church
Gibsonia, PA
08.2015 - Current
- Plan Music for Weekly Service, special services, and other music events
- Performs music with worship team for worship service
- Organist, Choir and Handbell Director
- Selects new and innovative anthems for choir
- Plans coffeehouse events for community outreach
Director of Activities
Concordia Lutheran Ministries
Cabot, PA
03.2011 - 12.2017
- Planning and Administrative duties for Activities programs for skilled, dementia, rehab in CCRC Community
- Supervise staff of 5
- Responsible for budget and compliance with state regulations
- Implements Music Intervention programs (active and passive- piano, guitar)
- Supervise and Recruit Volunteers
- Plan and Develop activities for Memory impaired residents
- Committee Participation
- Planning and implementing Activities In-Service training for staff
- Participation with community events and on- campus events
- Participate in Mock Surveys in other sister facilities
- Partner with Hospice in revitalization of Volunteer program
Organist/Choir Director
Springdale United Presbyterian Church
Springdale, PA
08.2005 - 08.2015
- Plans weekly music for services
- Rehearsals with Choir and plans music for weekly and special services
- Organizes community music events for special service and AVAC organization
Recreation/Activities Director
Harmar Village Care Center
Cheswick, PA
06.2007 - 01.2011
- Planning and Administration duties for all Recreation/Activities programs for skilled, assisted living, and memory impaired residents with total census of 260
- Supervise a staff of 6
- Participation and leadership roles in various committees including CQI, Cultural Change
- Planning and implementing Activities In-Service training for staff
- Responsible for departmental budget and all state regulation compliance including the new MDS and KNS documentation
- Plans and assists marketing department with community events
- Implements and initiated Music Intervention programs (active/passive- piano, guitar)
- Supervise and Recruit Volunteers
- Assist facility Hospice with Memorial Services
Recreation/Activities Director
Fair Winds Manor Nursing Home
Sarver, PA
10.2003 - 05.2007
- Planned and Implemented Activities for skilled and personal care
- Created Marketing Events, created facility brochure, organized yearly vendor fairs/community events, and developed publicity for events with local news papers
- Responsible for all departmental duties including budget, state compliance, fall and restraint committee, as well as supervising a staff of 3
- Recruited Volunteers
- Planned and Initiated Music Intervention Programs (active /passive, piano, guitar)
Instructor
Penn State University
New Kensington, PA
09.2000 - 09.2004
- Instructor of Music Appreciation and Jazz History Courses
- Director of Penn State Campus Chorus
- Organized special music programs in coordination with the Academic and Student Affairs Departments
Instructor
Penn State University
New Kensington, PA
09.1985 - 05.1994
- Instructor of Music Appreciation, Jazz History, and Music Theory Courses
- Assisted the Director with Penn State Campus Choral and Jazz Ensembles
- Assisted with the Campus Musical productions through piano accompaniment, vocal coaching, instrumental arranging, and conducting rehearsals
- Organized/Conducted 25-piece orchestra for musical productions in 1993 and 1994
- Instructor for Elder College and Kids College summer and fall programs
Activities Assistant/Music Therapy
Vincentian Home
Allison Park, PA
05.1990 - 05.1993
- Organized music activities for small and large groups of residents as implementing one to one music activities
- Assisted the clergy in daily mass with music
- Documentation and attended Care Plan Meetings
- Assisted with all other program planning in conjunction with the Director
Music Instructor
Point Park College
Pittsburgh, PA
09.1985 - 05.1987
- Music Instructor of Piano and Guitar Courses for 1 credit during these 4 semesters
- Accompanied for Theatre Auditions for Don Brockett Productions at Point Park
Education
Graduate Degree in Gerontology/Emphasis on Mental Health and Music Interventions -
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pa.09.2024
Nursing Home Administration Certificate -
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
05.2023
Graduate Certificate in Gerontology -
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pa.12.2021
MEPAP II Course -
Activity Directors Network
01.2011
MEPAP I Course -
Activity Directors Network
01.2008
Graduate Technology/Education Courses -
Penn State University
New Kensington, Pa.01.2001
School Law Course -
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, Pa.01.1990
Bachelor of Music/Education Degree/Performance -
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, Pa.05.1985
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Management
- Technology Integration
- Class Instruction
- Public Speaking
- Student Counseling
- Trainings for Staff
- Student and Staff Engagement
- Curriculum Design
- Social Media Skills for Community Development
Awards
- Teacher of the Year Award, Penn State New Kensington, 1994
- Distinguished Service Award, Penn State New Kensington, 1994
- Membership Chair/ARSP, 05/13 to 09/17
- United Health Care Board of Directors, Parent Representative, 2004 to Present
- Certificate/Surveyors Training/State Regulations, 2006
- Activity Director Certification, 2010 to 2011
- Certified Dementia Practitioner Certification, 2011
- Springdale United Presbyterian Church, Deacon, 2012 to 2014
- Music Performance, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Gospel Event, Cleveland, Ohio, 2002
References
References will be furnished upon request
Timeline
Licensed APC Instructor
NCCAP
09.2021 - Current
Director of Recreation Therapy
Sherwood Oaks Senior Community, UPMC
01.2018 - Current
Director of Music
Crossroads Presbyterian Church
08.2015 - Current
Director of Activities
Concordia Lutheran Ministries
03.2011 - 12.2017
Recreation/Activities Director
Harmar Village Care Center
06.2007 - 01.2011
Organist/Choir Director
Springdale United Presbyterian Church
08.2005 - 08.2015
Recreation/Activities Director
Fair Winds Manor Nursing Home
10.2003 - 05.2007
Instructor
Penn State University
09.2000 - 09.2004
Activities Assistant/Music Therapy
Vincentian Home
05.1990 - 05.1993
Instructor
Penn State University
09.1985 - 05.1994
Music Instructor
Point Park College
09.1985 - 05.1987
Graduate Degree in Gerontology/Emphasis on Mental Health and Music Interventions -
University of Pittsburgh
Nursing Home Administration Certificate -
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Graduate Certificate in Gerontology -
University of Pittsburgh
MEPAP II Course -
Activity Directors Network
MEPAP I Course -
Activity Directors Network
Graduate Technology/Education Courses -
Penn State University
School Law Course -
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Music/Education Degree/Performance -
The Pennsylvania State University
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