Activity Director Resume Example Southpointe Nursing Home

ACTIVITY DIRECTOR

Summary

Compassionate Activity Director with background in maintaining organization while planning and coordinating activities. Knowledgeable in evaluating residents' needs and conducting group activities to improve quality of life. First-rate interpersonal, organizational and persuasive skills.

Skills

Activity organization
Therapy planning
Treatment coordination
Patient evaluations

Ability to schedule tasks
Event planning background
Ability to budget funds

Experience

Activity Director, Southpointe Nursing Home, November 2018-CurrentFall River, MA

Organized volunteer schedules and assignments to maximize efficiency and program effectiveness.
Assessed each resident's psychosocial needs.
Developed and incorporated community-based programs to meet various needs and monitored each program's effectiveness.
Produced and updated organizational records and reports, including organizing budgets and documentation.
Identified and hired talented individuals bringing valuable skills and great experience to team.
Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
Earned good attendance record and built reputation for being on time and ready to work.
Maintained industry knowledge through continuing education, training and monitoring of industry publications.
Created agenda, materials and communications for team meetings.
Provided excellent service and attention to customers in face-to-face encounters and through phone conversations.
Performed site evaluations, customer surveys and team audits as part of quality assurance program.
Designed programs to encourage entertainment, relaxation, socialization, and fulfillment for [Business Name].
Organized services such as transportation, event security, and catering.
Maintained records of activities and analyzed feedback from participants.
Consulted with staff and other professionals to discuss activities.
Organized and lead variety of small and large group activities, including [Type], [Type] and [Type] activities.
Oversaw event calendar and planning for [Location]-area projects.
Developed events and programs in consideration of needs, abilities and interests of participants.
Established, identified and assessed event goals and intended outcomes.
Promoted fun, safe and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues.
Assisted with transporting and escorting program participants to, from and within program activity locations and on external trips.
Observed participants for signs of physical distress and rendered aid, including stopping activities and providing basic medical care.
Remained cognizant of camper dietary restrictions and allergies, confirming proper snacks and meals were distributed to each camper.
Gathered, prepared, operated and maintained all equipment and supplies necessary for planned activities.
Helped participants enjoy activities while ensuring adherence to protocol.
Planned, organized, facilitated and promoted diverse recreational programs.
Diversified recreational offerings by building and overseeing [Type] and [Type] programs.
Set up decorations, equipment and food service stands for various entertainment activities.
Protected safety of every person enjoying recreational activities at [Location] by enforcing disciplined and consistent policies.
Organized and lead [Timeframe] activities such as [Type] and [Type] for groups of up to [Number].
Advertised for upcoming events to promote engagement and involvement.
Mediated conflicts between campers by [Action].
Developed and implemented [Type], [Type] and [Type] activities for members.
Adjusted activity plans to better engage users of differing ability or interest levels.

Activity Director, New Horizons Adult Day Center, November 2015-October 2018Pawtucket, RI

Designed programs to encourage entertainment, relaxation, socialization, and fulfillment for [Business Name].
Organized services such as transportation, event security, and catering.
Handled budgetary concerns for activities and ensured activities were affordable.
Maintained records of activities and analyzed feedback from participants.
Consulted with staff and other professionals to discuss activities.
Organized and lead variety of small and large group activities, including [Type], [Type] and [Type] activities.
Oversaw event calendar and planning for [Location]-area projects.
Developed events and programs in consideration of needs, abilities and interests of participants.
Promoted fun, safe and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues.
Gathered, prepared, operated and maintained all equipment and supplies necessary for planned activities.
Helped participants enjoy activities while ensuring adherence to protocol.
Planned, organized, facilitated and promoted diverse recreational programs.
Set up decorations, equipment and food service stands for various entertainment activities.
Advertised for upcoming events to promote engagement and involvement.

Activity Director, Dighton Nursing Home , November 2013-November 2016Dighton , Ma

Organized services such as transportation, event security, and catering.
Organized and lead variety of small and large group activities, including [Type], [Type] and [Type] activities.
Oversaw event calendar and planning for [Location]-area projects.
Developed events and programs in consideration of needs, abilities and interests of participants.
Established, identified and assessed event goals and intended outcomes.
Promoted fun, safe and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues.
Assisted with transporting and escorting program participants to, from and within program activity locations and on external trips.
Gathered, prepared, operated and maintained all equipment and supplies necessary for planned activities.
Helped participants enjoy activities while ensuring adherence to protocol.
Planned, organized, facilitated and promoted diverse recreational programs.
Set up decorations, equipment and food service stands for various entertainment activities.
Organized and lead [Timeframe] activities such as [Type] and [Type] for groups of up to [Number].
Advertised for upcoming events to promote engagement and involvement.
Developed and implemented [Type], [Type] and [Type] activities for members.
Adjusted activity plans to better engage users of differing ability or interest levels.

Activity Assistant Coordinator, Somerset Ridge Center , September 2002-November 2013Somerset , MA

Conducted daily room visits with residents who did not wish to or were not able to participate in group functions.
Organized calendars, set up activity rooms and tracked resident participation.
Managed special music, memory and entertainment programs.
Coordinated and led [Type] and [Type] resident activities.
Promoted mental strength, physical improvements and self-esteem through wide range of activities.
Created documentation of patient treatment plans, change in treatment, progress and outcome evaluations to facilitate recordkeeping objectives.
Organized and scheduled exercise programs and recreational activities to facilitate physical and emotional health of participants.
Visited with residents to provide sensory stimulation and reality orientation.

Education and Training

Associate of ArtsGerontology, , , Bristol Community College, , Fall RiverMAExpected in September 2020

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Southpointe Nursing Home
New Horizons Adult Day Center
Dighton Nursing Home
Somerset Ridge Center

School Attended

Bristol Community College

Job Titles Held:

Activity Director
Activity Assistant Coordinator

Degrees

Associate of Arts

Activity Director Resume Example

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