Sharon Spradley

Riverview,FL

Summary

Actively seeking to move up into Activities Director role having the knowledge and skill set to take on all tasks required. Have been assisting in all aspects of that positions daily working tasks with over 4000 hours experience.

Resourceful and self-directed Activities Coordinator assists with developing and organizing resources to offer high-quality activities designed to meet physical, mental and psycho-social well-being of residents in assisted living community. Demonstrates competence in conducting therapeutic activities for individuals and groups. Stimulates interest of elderly and disabled residents with enthusiasm and compassion to set measurable participation goals within plan of care.

Empathetic care worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and engaging activities for the elderly on a daily basis.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Activities Coordinator

The Bridges Assisted Living Facility

Riverview, FL

11.2019 - Current

Coordinated, planned, developed and implemented activities designed to enrich lives of over 75 assisted living residents.
Encouraged, supported and assisted residents with activities and documented activity attendance and degree of involvement.
Developed and implemented themed luncheons and activities for residents and families.
Aided in putting together daily and monthly calendar.
Stayed within budget and ordered all supplies needed for any activities that was tasked.
Ensured high quality experience for residents through good communication with residents, families, staff and management.
Ongoing efforts to enhance and maintain resident and family satisfaction and advocacy.
Ability to assess complex situations and engage residents, family and staff to improve resident retention rates.
Work with residents and family in transition into assisted living community and adjustments to aging process.
Provide fun filled activities dedicated to all residents making sure we cover all areas such as exercise, brain stimulation, sensory stimulation and emotional support.
Time management and training in new employees.

Cake Decorating Instructor (Owner)

Curiaussiety Cakes Studio

Riverview, FL

01.2008 - 09.2019

Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
Received and processed stock into inventory management system.
Time management and productivity to create a growing business.
Self driven to succeed and keep clients and students as repetitive business.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sunnybank High School, Sunnybank, Queensland, Australia

11.1987

Skills

Scheduling and calendar management
Safety-conscious
Project Management
Event Coordination
Schedule Coordination
Time Management
HIPAA Guidelines
Risk Analysis

Problem Resolution
Patient Advocacy
Empathy, kindness and understanding
Reliable, flexible, able to adapt to ever changing situations of Covid related issues
Excel, Photoshop, Word experienced
Monthly scheduling of staff
Recruiting and training of new employees

Accomplishments

Since working at the Bridges I have held the position of receptionist, head of dining and now activities coordinator and lead of Covid testing. This has allowed me to be a versatile employee, with a well rounded knowledge in many of the areas of the workings of the facility, being able to help residents in all areas. I have worked overnight shifts as an RA in our memory unit so also have experience with toileting , dressing and feeding of residents.

Since coming into the activities department I have implemented 8 new games, brought back two old activities and continued to create new and exciting projects from card making to art classes that my residents are excited to participate in weekly.

Timeline

Activities Coordinator - The Bridges Assisted Living Facility

11.2019 - Current

Cake Decorating Instructor (Owner) - Curiaussiety Cakes Studio