Tricia Greer
Granite City,IL
Summary
Dynamic life enrichment director with a strong focus on social interaction and recreational programming. Expertise in creating engaging environments that enhance resident well-being and foster community connections.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Caretaker
Self-employeed
Granite City, IL
01.2021 - 03.2026
- Provided compassionate personal care and support to clients, enhancing daily living experiences.
- Developed individualized care plans tailored to specific
- Assisted clients with daily activities, promoting independence and dignity in personal care routines.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients by performing light housekeeping duties.
- Provided transportation to medical appointments or recreational outings, enhancing the overall quality of life for the client.
- Assisted with medication management, ensuring timely administration and adherence to prescribed routines.
- Coordinated respite care services for families needing short-term relief from caregiving responsibilities.
- Ensured proper nutrition for clients through meal planning, preparation, and feeding assistance when needed.
- Managed household finances on behalf of the client when required, paying bills accurately ontime.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Maintained accurate records of client health status and services rendered for effective communication with families.
Life Enrichment Director
Cedarhurst Assisted Living And Memory Care
Granite City, IL
02.2017 - 03.2022
- Developed and implemented engaging life enrichment programs to enhance resident well-being.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to assess individual resident needs and preferences.
- Facilitated recreational activities promoting social interaction and cognitive stimulation.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices in resident engagement techniques.
- Coordinated community outreach initiatives to strengthen partnerships with local organizations.
- Provided one-on-one programs and activities for residents unable to participate in group settings.
- Planned zoo trips, shopping excursions and religious worship opportunities for residents.
- Coordinated holiday decorating of facility, garnering help of residents and volunteer staff.
- Collaborated closely with residents, using effective communication to better understand favorite activities.
- Established strong partnerships with local vendors and service providers to enhance available resources and offerings for residents.
- Fostered an atmosphere that encouraged open dialogue among staff members, residents and their families to address any concerns or suggestions they might have related to the department.
- Managed budgetary constraints while providing high-quality programming options for all residents.
- Organized and oversaw special events such as birthday parties, tournaments and team-building activities.
- Monitored budget and expenditures, keeping facility within budget.
- Coordinated with other entertainment venues to create joint promotional events.
- Created and maintained detailed reports of daily, weekly and monthly operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pocahontas High School
Pocahontas, AR1989
Skills
- Compassionate caregiving
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Housekeeping
- Social interaction
- End-of-life care
- Meal preparation
- Transportation services
- Exercise encouragement
Timeline
Personal Caretaker
Self-employeed
01.2021 - 03.2026
Life Enrichment Director
Cedarhurst Assisted Living And Memory Care
02.2017 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Pocahontas High School