I have been an activity director in a long term care setting for 10 years I absolutely love what I do. My favorite part of my day is when the residents are truly engaged in an activity that I spent time planning.
Assisted the Director of Development in all aspects of fundraising including donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship and event planning.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Director of Activities and Assistant to the Director of Development
Elizabeth Seton Residence - Wellesley Hills, MA
October 2016 to Present
Leadership of a team of 4-5 employees
Develop treatment plan to meet needs of the resident, based on needs assessment, patient interests and objectives of therapy.
Assisted the Director of Development in all aspects of fundraising including donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship and event planning.
- Completes all MDS's, RAPS & IDT planning. Attends all IDT meetings. Attends Care Plan Meetings
- Write comprehensive resident focused care plans
- Obtain information from medical records, medical staff, family members and the patients themselves to assess' resident's capabilities, needs and interests.
- Observe, analyze, and record resident's participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed.
- Maintains contact with staff from the Nursing, Food Service and Environmental Service Departments on a continual basis
- Exchange information on resident care and problems to coordinate services
- Plans, schedules and directs the development of activities program to meet the social and psycho-social needs of the Residents.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of the Department's operating procedures and modifies procedures accordingly.
- Plan all events and socials
- Staff supervision and staff evaluations
- Schedule all entertainment for campus and Elizabeth Seton Socials.
- Hire and train all new activities staff
- Recruit and train all volunteer staff
- Control the music and memory program as well as the IN2L
Recreation Director and Marketing
Excel Center for nursing and rehabilitation - Lexington, MA
July 2015 to October 2016
Observe, analyze, and record resident's participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed.
- Develop treatment plan to meet needs of the resident, based on needs assessment, patient interests and objectives of therapy.
- Help with new admission as they settle in
- Obtain information from medical records, medical staff, family members and the patients themselves to asses' resident's capabilities, needs and interests.
- Counsel and encourage residents to develop leisure activities.
- Maintains contact with staff from the Nursing, Food Service and Environmental Service Departments on a continual basis to exchange information on resident care and problems and coordinate services
- Plans, schedules and directs the development of activities program to meet the social and psycho-social needs of Nursing Home residents.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of the Department's operating procedures and modifies procedures accordingly.
- Completes all MDS's, RAPS & IDT planning. Attends all IDT meetings. Attends Care Plan Meetings
- Plan parties, send invites and set up entertainment
- Marketing with Admission Director, plan and execute marketing events with in the communities/hospitals.
Recreation Director and Marketing
Brighton House Nursing and Rehabiltation Center
August 2011 to July 2015
Completes all MDS's, RAPS & IDT planning. Attends all IDT meetings. Attends Care Plan Meetings
- Develop treatment plan to meet needs of the resident, based on needs assessment, patient interests and objectives of therapy.
- Maintains contact with staff from the Nursing, Food Service and Environmental Service Departments on a continual basis
- Plans, schedules and directs the development of activities program to meet the social and psycho-social needs of Nursing Home residents.
- Assess new residents. Chart quarterly progress notes.
- Billing and payments for all vendors and entertainers
- Hire and manage a team of assistants to help implement individual programs.
- Observe, analyze, and record resident's participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed.
- Obtain information from medical records, medical staff, family members and the patients themselves to asses' resident's capabilities, needs and interests.
- Completed work schedules, manage calendar
