Sheila Hanson
Davie,Florida
Summary
Dynamic Memory Care Director with a proven track record at Sonata Assisted Living, enhancing resident quality of life through personalized care plans and effective communication. Skilled in activity programming and scheduling, I fostered family satisfaction and improved engagement, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all residents.
Compassionate Memory Care Director qualified to create environments where both residents and staff members thrive. Enthusiastic professional with background managing budgets, maintaining staff of highly effective employees and communicating with all types of personalities.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Memory Care Director/Activity Director
Sonata Assisted Living and Memory Care
Boca Raton, FL
07.2024 - Current
- Maintained a safe environment for residents by conducting regular safety audits and implementing necessary improvements.
- Conducted regular assessments of each resident''s cognitive status, adjusting their care plans accordingly to provide the most appropriate level of support.
- Improved resident quality of life by developing and implementing personalized care plans for each individual in the memory care unit.
- Achieved high levels of family satisfaction with regular updates on their loved ones'' progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Managed budget effectively, ensuring adequate resources and supplies were available for memory care programming needs.
- Communicated effectively with family members on regular basis regarding care, issues and overall health of loved ones.
Activity Director
Sonata Assisted Living and Memory Care
Boca Raton, FL
07.2024 - Current
- Planned resident outings and special events to mark holidays and celebrate special occasions.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations and facility policies by maintaining accurate documentation of activity programs.
- Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.
- Developed strong relationships with residents and their families, fostering a supportive community environment.
- Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement, and engagement of patients.
Activity Director
Terraces Of Lake Worth
Lake Worth, FL
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Developed and lead intergenerational activities to encourage mental agility of patients.
- Worked with nursing team to identify and document changes in patient mental acuity and physical abilities.
- Addressed challenging behaviors exhibited by some residents during group settings through effective communication strategies that maintained a positive atmosphere.
- Boosted social interaction among residents through organizing regular events, outings, and group activities.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Memorial Home Health Services
Hollywood, FL
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Collaborated with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
- Adapted treatment approaches according to individual patient preferences, ensuring engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Managed caseloads effectively while maintaining a focus on quality care delivery for each patient served.
- Built rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication for optimal therapy outcomes.
Director of Rehabilitation
Medilodge Of Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, MI
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed departmental budget, ensuring optimal resource allocation for maximum patient benefit.
- Supervised, oriented, trained and counseled department employees to improve job performance and maintain high standards of patient care.
- Liaised with patients, families and support departments to adequately plan for patient rehabilitation needs.
- Developed programs appropriate to needs of residents in facility to achieve highest feasible level of functioning.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to increase community awareness of available rehabilitation services, driving business growth.
- Fostered a culture of professional development, supporting staff members in pursuing advanced certifications and continuing education opportunities.
Director of Rehabilitation
Interface Rehab
San Bernardino, CA
08.2017 - 01.2022
- Promoted and followed facility infection control policies, procedures and OBRA guidelines to improve quality of care for health and safety of residents.
- Performed or oversaw initial patient assessments and evaluated response to treatment interventions.
- Improved patient satisfaction rates by actively addressing concerns and implementing feedback-driven improvements.
- Increased staff retention through effective training, mentorship, and performance evaluation systems.
Senior Occupational Therapy Assistant
HealthSouth Sunrise Rehabilitation Hospital
Sunrise, FL
07.2005 - 08.2016
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Collaborated with occupational therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, ensuring efficient communication among healthcare team members.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and enhancing their commitment to therapy goals.
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient goals and coordinate effective care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on home exercise programs, promoting continued healing outside the clinical setting.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to address common challenges faced by patients in a supportive environment.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
San Diego Unified School District
San Diego, CA
01.1997 - 04.2005
- Implemented evidence-based practices into daily clinical work, staying abreast of current research and trends in the field.
- Participated in continuous professional development to stay current on best practices and maintain high-quality patient care standards.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in [Type] settings.
- Educated patients and caregivers on home exercises and self-care techniques, promoting independence and long-term success.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Supported facility with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, mailing correspondence and answering telephone calls.
- Provided adaptive equipment recommendations based on individual patient needs, enhancing daily living skills.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary case conferences, providing valuable input for comprehensive care planning.
- Trained new Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, resulting in improved team performance and productivity.
- Served as a resource within the occupational therapy community by mentoring students completing fieldwork experiences.
Education
Occupational Therapy
Maric Medical College
San Diego, CA12-1996
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Riverside City College
Riverside, CA06-1992
Skills
- Telephone and email etiquette
- Effective communication
- Activity programming
- Activities scheduling
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 13 staff members.
- Developed Programs
- Trained staff
Awarded Clinical Instructor of year 2007
Was voted best Clinical Instructor for Keiser University occupational therapy assistant progam.
Timeline
Memory Care Director/Activity Director
Sonata Assisted Living and Memory Care
07.2024 - Current
Activity Director
Sonata Assisted Living and Memory Care
07.2024 - Current
Activity Director
Terraces Of Lake Worth
06.2023 - 07.2024
Director of Rehabilitation
Medilodge Of Kalamazoo
11.2022 - 06.2023
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Memorial Home Health Services
09.2022 - 11.2023
Director of Rehabilitation
Interface Rehab
08.2017 - 01.2022
Senior Occupational Therapy Assistant
HealthSouth Sunrise Rehabilitation Hospital
07.2005 - 08.2016
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
San Diego Unified School District
01.1997 - 04.2005
Occupational Therapy
Maric Medical College
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Riverside City College