Vicky Putt
Northfield,OH
Summary
Human Services professional for 20+ years with case management, clerical and supervision experience. My current position is as a Director in long-term healthcare. I have also worked within low income public housing, substance abuse and dual-disorder units, as well as in case management at Summit and Stark County Job and Family Services. My current position utilizes both Microsoft products, in addition to Point Click Care, a healthcare software program.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Activities
Regina Health Center
Richfield, OH
12.2016 - Current
- Responsible for the direction of the Activities Department, including hiring and supervising of four staff members.
- Development of programming for three monthly calendars for Assisted Living, Nursing Home and Special Care Unit residents.
- Participation in weekly Care Conferences and team meetings, as well as quarterly Quality Improvement and Grants meetings
- Conducting initial, annual and significant change assessments, developing and updating care plans and MDS, using Point Click Care system
- Tracked department expenses and revenue to meet budget requirements
- Scheduled and coordinated events and activities
- Fostered clear and proactive communication with event staff to address needs and delegate tasks
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our serving our clients
Director of Activities
HCR ManorCare
Akron, OH
06.2016 - 12.2016
- Scheduled and coordinated events and activities.
- Tracked department expenses and revenue to meet budget requirements.
- Created monthly activities calendar, factoring in the requests, interests and abilities of those I was serving.
- Supervised three Activities Assistants and conducted regular performance reviews.
- Interviewed and hired new Activities Staff, supervised volunteers and provided support to facility Beautician.
- Drove 12 passenger facility bus on activities outings.
- Participated in weekly Plan of Care meetings with responsible parties and documented in Point Click Care, participation.
- Interviewed residents and documented in PCC Activities Assessments, MDS and Care Plans, for initial admissions, quarterly assessments and significant changes.
Director of Activities
Windsong Care Center
Akron, OH
12.2014 - 06.2016
- Conducted initial, quarterly and significant change activities assessments on facility residents.
- Supervised two Activities Assistants, including regular performance evaluations.
- Created a monthly calendar with a wide variety of activities to encourage involvement and support the interests of those residents we served.
- Tracked department expenses and revenue to meet budget requirements.
- Provided excellent service and attention to families and residents when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science: Criminal Justice -
University of Akron
Akron, OH01.1995
Activities Director Certified (ADC) -
Lorain County Community College
Brunswick, OH12.2014
Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) -
Lorain County Community College
Brunswick, OH08.2015
References
Kayla Boston, Business Development Specialist, Menorah Park
419.632.0806
Natalie Truelson, LPN, Clinical Nurse Manager, Regina Health Center
440.567.4156
Sr. Donna Mikula, Retired Pastoral Care Director, Regina Health Center
216.317.6037
Timeline
Director of Activities
Regina Health Center
12.2016 - Current
Director of Activities
HCR ManorCare
06.2016 - 12.2016
Director of Activities
Windsong Care Center
12.2014 - 06.2016
Associate of Applied Science: Criminal Justice -
University of Akron
Activities Director Certified (ADC) -
Lorain County Community College
Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) -
Lorain County Community College