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Tiffany Bell

Rochester,MN

Summary

Operations and Engagement Coordinator in Senior Care

Well-qualified, proven leader offering 23 years of experience and looking for a challenging, growth-oriented position. A passionate advocate for person-centered quality care with a track record of motivating and training teams to meet quality goals. Adept at developing solid partnerships, cementing public support, and building strong teams. Seeking the position of executive director for a leader in at-home senior care.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Life Engagement Director

Cascade Creek Memory Care
07.2021 - Current

Build a unique and vibrant engagement program that provides meaning and purpose to older adults

  • Establish and lead a successful well-attended support group for family caregivers both in and out of our community
  • Provide knowledge and insight into regulatory practices and operations management in Minnesota as an experienced member of the leadership team

Spearhead public relations through creative ideas and community outreach, leading to multiple news stories, TV interviews, and articles about the community and senior care.

Life Enrichment Coordinator

Prairie Meadows
12.2016 - 06.2021
  • Develop and implement life honoring activities for up to 65 residents
  • Establish and nurture connections with volunteers and other groups to facilitate a larger feeling of community for our residents, not just in our building, but with the Kasson community, family, and friends
  • Build programming individualized to resident needs and interests, using the 7 dimensions of wellness as a framework to create a well-rounded and relevant activity calendar
  • Manage a department level budget and provide support to the executive director for maintaining the community budget.

Resident Care Coordinator

Cottagewood Senior Communities
09.2004 - 12.2016
  • Supervise, motivate, and hold accountable a team of up to 50 members to provide quality care and programming for up to 64 residents
  • Coordinate cooperation with outside agencies (public health, social services, hospice) and community departments (nursing, activities, dining, marketing) to work toward the goal of enhancing quality of life for all residents
  • Develop, teach, and implement all new hire and ongoing dementia training for a campus of over 200 employees
  • Effectively manage multiple deadlines and needs through prioritization, organization, and a creative problem-solving approach
  • Manage the opening of a new state-of-the-art building with unique programming and operations to support individuals needing a highly specialized environment for success.

Residential Program Coordinator

Bear Creek Services
10.2001 - 09.2004
  • Develop and implement Individual Service Plans for seven clients including specific behavioral programming for a number of clients
  • Train and supervise 15-20 direct care staff to ensure quality of life for our clients and proper program implementation
  • Work in a self-supervised environment toward specific deadlines
  • Use self-motivation in developing new training techniques for staff and creating original behavioral management plans for clients
  • Manage the budget for 5 homes in the program for several months.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Wisconsin
05.2001

Skills

  • Strong ability to manage a team of people using servant leadership practices to support and motivate
  • Specialized education in dementia as a certified dementia practitioner with additional certification as a group validation practitioner
  • Able to manage several deadlines and goals effectively and efficiently while working towards larger goals
  • Effective verbal and written communicator with excellent compassionate listening skills

Certification

  • Certified Dementia Practitioner
  • ESSentiALZ certified through the Alzheimer's Association, recognized by the State of MN to lead dementia training to meet state regulations for new and ongoing employees who provide dementia care
  • Group Validation Practitioner

Timeline

Life Engagement Director

Cascade Creek Memory Care
07.2021 - Current

Life Enrichment Coordinator

Prairie Meadows
12.2016 - 06.2021

Resident Care Coordinator

Cottagewood Senior Communities
09.2004 - 12.2016

Residential Program Coordinator

Bear Creek Services
10.2001 - 09.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
  • Certified Dementia Practitioner
  • ESSentiALZ certified through the Alzheimer's Association, recognized by the State of MN to lead dementia training to meet state regulations for new and ongoing employees who provide dementia care
  • Group Validation Practitioner
Tiffany Bell