Teresa Hartley
Northport,AL
Summary
Caring and motivated Assistant Activities Director bringing more than 25 years of experience in assisted living.
Successful planning on-site and off-site activities, updating newsletters and maintaining supplies.
Experienced activities professional gathers resources, prepares snacks and lines up guest entertainment to provide residents with diverse calendar of activities, exercises and events.
Safety-driven and health-conscious with orderly and detail-oriented approach to covering resident needs. Plans and conducts group and one-on-one activities.
Skilled at providing residents with mental stimulation, socialization and sensory input through both one-on-one and group-based strategies.
Knowledgeable about developing and implementing activities. Positive and upbeat team player with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Daycare Teacher's Assistant
Tuscaloosa Christian School
Cottondale, AL
08.2021 - Current
- Established safe play environment for children.
- Consistently enforced disciplinary limits for structured environment conducive to learning.
- Offered well-balanced and nutritious menu options.
- Set up playroom and childcare areas for safety and cleanliness.
- Assisted children with regular handwashing and wiped down hard surfaces often to minimize germ spread.
- Encouraged child involvement in classroom experiences and group interaction.
- Served as positive role model, promoting healthy interpersonal behaviors.
- Modeled appropriate activities and positive behavior management.
- Complied with strict safety and organizational regulations, policies and procedures.
- Helped children put on coats, gloves and other cold-weather items in preparation for outdoor activities.
- Documented and reported behavior issues or accidents to parents, minimizing future problems.
- Followed time schedule for diaper changes, meals & snacks, and naps.
Assistant Activities Director
Forest Manor Nursing Home
NORTHPORT, AL
06.1994 - 06.2021
- Led daily exercises to promote development and maintenance of physical and mental abilities.
- Assisted residents with mobility problems to and from rooms.
- Planned and directed activities such as bingo, board games and plays.
- Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement and engagement of patients.
- Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.
- Supervised other Activities Assistants and conducted performance evaluations.
- Maintained lists of items purchased and money used for activities and games for budgets.
Education
No Degree -
Tuscaloosa County High School
Northport, ALSkills
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Curriculum-Based Lessons
- Small Group Support and Assistance
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Reinforcing Learning Concepts
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- Patient evaluations
- Event planning experience
- Board games knowledge
- Care plan understanding
- Resident support
- Activity Planning
- Activity Organization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
Daycare Teacher's Assistant
Tuscaloosa Christian School
08.2021 - Current
Assistant Activities Director
Forest Manor Nursing Home
06.1994 - 06.2021
No Degree -
Tuscaloosa County High School
Certification
State Certification for Activities Director