Sandra Nakamatsu

Planned and implemented group activities for Residents with mild to moderate cognitive and physical impairments.

Facilitated group activities to promote social wellness and satisfaction.

Assess Residents' activity background and preferences in regards to what type of activities/hobbies they participated in previously and preferences for being around others.

Coordinated special events such as Christmas gatherings with families, Chinese New Year lunch and Lion Dance to help keep Residents oriented to time/seasons.

Get feedback from Residents and staff about the activities' relevance and appropriateness and adjust accordingly.

Maintain, order/secure supplies for upcoming activities.

• Assisted in planning and implementing therapeutic programs tailored to Residents of ICF/SNF.
• Transported Residents to activity area, about 60-100 Residents each day in wheelchairs
• Facilitated recreational activities, assuring resident engagement and well-being.
• Participated in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss Residents' mental/emotional and physical prognosis in seeing that their activity goals were still appropriate
• Supervised and trained volunteers.
• Evaluated program outcomes regularly, ensuring alignment with residents' preferences and therapeutic goals.
• Ordered and maintained supplies
• Organized field trips and outings.
• Created a monthly calendar of events for the floor and also distributed to Residents who requested one.
• Assess Residents new to the facility regarding their activity interests and social preferences.
• Chart daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly attendance and participation in activities
• Write quarterly Resident evaluations on their attendance and participation in activities.