Teresa Griffith
Gatewood,MO
Summary
Knowledgeable activities team member committed to providing quality programming to diverse range of individuals. Skilled in leading engaging activities, organizing events and developing creative solutions to best serve needs. Approached each day and unique challenges with enthusiasm, patience and humor. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Activity Assistant
Lincoln Meadows Care Center
06.2015 - 01.2020
- Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities, and confidence.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to improve quality of life for residents.
- Engaged residents through events, small groups, and personal attention.
- Scheduled movies, entertainment, and other special events.
- Planned, coordinated, and implemented activities to address needs of participants with varying abilities.
- Communicated with family members and other caregivers to provide updates on well-being and care of residents.
Activity Director
Roseville Commons
06.2010 - 05.2015
- Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.
- Planned resident outings and special events to mark holidays and celebrate special occasions.
- Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement, and engagement of residents
- Created and delivered recreational programs for small and large groups of residents.
- Arranged outings as part of recreational program.
- Stretched minimum annual budget of $[Amount] to cover planned activities through creative use of resources.
Personal Assistant/Care Management Assistant
Diablo Valley Foundation For The Aging
07.2001 - 08.2009
- Oversaw personal calendars and coordinated appointments for future events of Clients.
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal documentation.
- Provided general administrative support including scheduling appointments, making travel arrangements and managing documentation.
- Provided transportation for appointments and relayed information to case worker and needed staff.
- Used discretion when handling confidential information.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Cal State East Bay
Concord, CA06.2008
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA06.2005
Skills
- Customer Service
- Computer Proficiency
- Memory Improvement
- Composure and Emotional Control
- Event Coordination
- Customer and Service-Oriented
- Creative Activities
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Field Trip Supervision
- Arts and Crafts
- Resident Engagement
- Documenting Activities
- Schedule Coordination
- Activity Oversight
- Inventory Ordering
- Arts and Crafts Planning
Timeline
Activity Assistant
Lincoln Meadows Care Center
06.2015 - 01.2020
Activity Director
Roseville Commons
06.2010 - 05.2015
Personal Assistant/Care Management Assistant
Diablo Valley Foundation For The Aging
07.2001 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Cal State East Bay
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Diablo Valley College
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