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Sandra Ferraro

Sudbury,USA

Summary

Experienced activities director with a passion for engaging residents through creative and fun events. Proven track record in planning and executing a variety of programs. Skilled at building personal connections with staff and residents to create a positive environment. Committed to full compliance with state regulations for all activities.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Activity Director

Orchard Hill
09.2017 - Current
  • Create, plan, develop, customize, and manage programs that include, but are not limited to: wellness, arts & crafts, music, exercise, education, and outings that are appropriate to the needs of diverse group of residents.
  • Implement programs that improve morale, build self-esteem, and foster community spirit with residents and staff.
  • Coordinate transportation for medical appointments, shopping, sight-seeing, special outings.
  • Prepare and distribute monthly calendar of events for residents and families.

Program Assistant

Carriage House at Lee’s Farm
04.2016 - 09.2017
  • Assisted Program Director with planning programs.
  • Implemented programs for residents in both, assisted living and memory care.
  • Provided transportation for medical appointments, shopping, sightseeing, and a variety of outings.
  • Created a Veterans Memorial Wall for the community.

Social Opportunities Leader

Carmel Terrace
01.2015 - 04.2016
  • Suggested, planned, and implemented social activities such as off-site trips, group discussions, arts/crafts, intellectual and physical games, entertainment, socializing, baking, and party planning.
  • Provided transportation for medical appointments, errands, group trips.
  • Represented the director at the Morning Director’s Meeting if she was unable to attend, maintained bulletins, bulletin boards, communications, calendars, resident assessments, and more.

Administrative Assistant to President

Cape Cod Home Infusion Services
09.2007 - 03.2014
  • Provided patient care deliveries, medical records management, triaged telephone calls, prepared supply kits, coordinated marketing materials for sales presentations, coordinated luncheons for key accounts.

Management, Sales

01.1989 - 01.2004
  • Business and Operations Management.
  • Sales.
  • Human Resources.

Education

High School -

Framingham High School
Framingham, MA

Framingham State University - undefined

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Newbury Jr. College - undefined

Newbury Jr. College
Framingham, MA

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Sensitive to the needs of seniors
  • Customer service-oriented
  • Highly creative
  • Effective time management skills
  • Dependable team player
  • Event organization expertise
  • Decision-making
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Conflict resolution

Timeline

Activity Director

Orchard Hill
09.2017 - Current

Program Assistant

Carriage House at Lee’s Farm
04.2016 - 09.2017

Social Opportunities Leader

Carmel Terrace
01.2015 - 04.2016

Administrative Assistant to President

Cape Cod Home Infusion Services
09.2007 - 03.2014

Management, Sales

01.1989 - 01.2004

Framingham State University - undefined

Framingham State University

Newbury Jr. College - undefined

Newbury Jr. College

High School -

Framingham High School

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