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CONNECTEDLIVING COORDINATOR
Professional Summary

Energetic and compassionate activity professional with 12 years of experience and a Master degree in Music Therapy. Due to my knowledge and expertise, I am able to develop a person centered recreation program for older adults that facilitates and promotes a sense of purpose and well-being. I have created programming for assisted living, assisted living memory care, long term, and short term rehabilitation settings utilizing my music therapy background and proficiency acquired over time. Not only am I passionate about caring for older adults, it brings me pure enjoyment to be able to cultivate a positive impact on their lives.

Skills
  • Positive attitude
  • Self-motivated
  • Teamwork
  • Self awareness
  • Creativity
  • Willingness to learn
  • Communication
  • Flexibility
  • Integrity
Work History
ConnectedLiving Coordinator , 09/2018 to Current
The Village at Orchard Ridge – Winchester, VA

Responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementation of activity programming for Long-Term Care and Short-Term Rehabilitation neighborhoods.

Job Responsibilities

  • Development of monthly activity calendar adhering to state regulations.
  • Provide coordination and or implementation of daily programming for residents that offers activities to support and stimulate mental, intellectual, creative, physical, spiritual, and well-being for older adults with Alzheimer's disease and other related dementia's.
  • Provide coordination and or implementation of daily programming for residents that offers activities to support and stimulate mental, intellectual, creative, physical, spiritual, and well-being for older adults.
  • Provide 1:1 and or group music therapy sessions.
  • Coordination of family virtual and patio visits.
  • Development of ConnectedLiving policies for virtual and patio visits.
  • Maintaining and adhering to yearly budget.
  • Decoration for themes, holidays, and special events.
  • Coordination of holiday, theme, annual, and or monthly special events.
  • Creation of flyers, invitations, and other materials related to activity programming.
  • Responsible for planning and maintenance of current residents records including: progress notes, care plans, and assessments.
  • Participation in care plan meetings.
  • Development and upkeep of activity data sheets.
  • Implementation of information in MDS as it adheres to federal regulations.
  • Experience and knowledge of relevant sections of MDS for activities.
  • Coordination of volunteers for specific resident needs.

Collaboration/Program Development

  • Assisted in development and implementation of an all encompassing activity assessment called "Orchard Woods Health Center Resident Engagement Assessment".
  • Collaboration with therapy services: care plan and therapy goals, residents activity preferences, OWHC Resident Engagement Assessment, and theme days(Donut Day, Day of the Cowboy)- dressing up, planning activities to utilize during therapy sessions.
  • Development of individualized resident activity preferences hand-out listing activities that care staff can utilize.
Life Enrichment Assistant, 05/2013 to 09/2018
The Village At Orchard Ridge – Winchester, VA

Responsible for planning, coordination, and implementation of activity programming for assisted living memory care , long-term care, and skilled rehabilitation neighborhoods.

Job Responsibilities

  • Development of monthly calendar adhering to state regulations.
  • Decoration for themes, holidays, and special events.
  • Coordination of holiday, theme, annual, and or monthly special events.
  • Creation of flyers, invitations, and other materials related to activity programming.
  • Development and coordination of music therapy programming. This includes resident chime group, choir, group and 1:1 music therapy sessions.
  • Supervision of music therapy students.
  • Maintaining and adhering to yearly budget.
  • Development and upkeep of activity data sheets.
  • Development and maintenance of individualized service plans (ISP) and care plans: including goals, interventions, and progress notes.
  • Implementation of information in MDS as it adheres to federal regulations.

Collaborations/Program Development

  • Development and implementation of "About Me", interdisciplinary tool to provide pertinent information about residents to assist in providing person-centered care.
  • Program Implementation Plan (PIP) for holiday meals
  • Involvement in Alzheimer's Walk planning committee.
  • Establishment and coordination of several ongoing volunteer programs. This includes music, spiritual, and intergenerational groups.
  • Supervision of Shenandoah University music therapy practicum students.
  • Development and implementation of music therapy programming. This includes resident chime group and choir.
Activity Director , 05/2007 to 05/2013
The Willows At Meadow Branch – Winchester , VA

Responsible for coordination and implementation activity programming for assisted living and memory care settings.

Job Responsibilities

  • Development of monthly activity calendar adhering to state regulations.
  • Assessing and encouraging each resident to take part in activities and record attendance .
  • Responsible for ordering supplies for activity department including items for crafts, baking, entertainment, decorating and other activities pertinent to activity program.
  • Planning and leading of monthly resident council meetings and committees (food, grievance).
  • Development and coordination of music therapy programming. This includes resident chime group and choir, rhythm band, 1:1 sessions, and group sessions.
  • Supervision of music therapy students and interns.

Collaborations/Program Development

  • Partnering with marketing coordinator to plan special, annual, and theme events.
  • Part of planning committee for Alzheimer's Walk 2011-2012.
Education
Master of Music Therapy : Music Therapy , 2016
Shenandoah University - Winchester, VA
Bachelor of Music Therapy : Music Therapy, 2007
Shenandoah University - Winchester, VA
Certifications
  • Virginia Department of Social Services: ISP Training Program , 2018
  • Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioner, 2018
  • Training in Individualized Service Plan: Meeting Resident/ Participant Needs, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Department of Gerontology, 2015
  • Training for Assisted Living Facilities on Health and Safety Standards and Residents' Rights, Virginia Department of Social Services, 2015
  • Certified Support Group Facilitator, Alzheimer's Association, 2012
    29 Hours of Training on Adult Group Activities and in Recognizing and Assessing the Activity Needs of Residents with Dementia, Alzheimer's Association and Virginia Department of Social Services, 2009
  • 40 Hours of Training on Adult Group Activities and in Recognizing and Assessing the Activity Needs of Residents, Alzheimer's Association and Virginia Department of Social Services, 2009
  • First Aid/CPR Certified
Accomplishments
  • Co-wrote a book chapter for Jeanette Tamplin's book Music and Dementia: From Cognition to Therapy. The book chapter is entitled Music and Music Therapy Interventions for Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD): An Umbrella Review and Recommendations for Best Practice.
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • The Village at Orchard Ridge
  • The Village At Orchard Ridge
  • The Willows At Meadow Branch

School Attended

  • Shenandoah University

Job Titles Held:

  • ConnectedLiving Coordinator
  • Life Enrichment Assistant
  • Activity Director

Degrees

  • Master of Music Therapy : Music Therapy , 2016
    Bachelor of Music Therapy : Music Therapy , 2007

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