Assisted clients in obtaining home delivered meals and access to nutrition programs; acted as liaison between clients and meal delivery serviceFacilitated community educational, socialization programs for participants age 60+, coordinating transportation and mealsParticipated in pilot project to educate and engage older adults with technologyExperience with AgingIS and Wild Apricot information systems

Evaluated, assessed, documented resident psychosocial well-being and provided subsequent care planning for residents in 25 bed Medicare A short-term rehabilitation wing of 120 bed skilled nursing facility.Educated residents and families regarding Medicare/ insurance guidelines, facility services, community services during and after short-term SNF rehabilitation stay. Communicated and coordinated with residents, families, staff, healthcare providers and community agencies regarding transportation, doctor appointments, home health services, and other community resources for successful resident transition back to community or to appropriate next level of care.Facilitated telehealth appointments and plan of care meetings for residents and families Participating member of Nazareth Living Center’s Ethics Committee

Developed and implemented holistic recreation program for strengthening of resident social, creative, physical, spiritual and cognitive well-being through program initiatives including art therapy, music therapy, community service projects and outreach, readers' theater programs and educational activitiesEffective leader, with experience in training, coordinating and managing staff and volunteers resulting in increased intra- and interdepartmental communication, enhanced coordination of community-wide events and services, and improved quality of life for seniorsConducted ongoing evaluation of activities/ events to determine efficacy of programmingProvided on-site supervision of Art Therapy Counseling, Master's Degree candidates, accumulating over 900 direct contact hours in services provided to residents. Services included weekly art classes and art therapy to individuals and groups.Administered direction, guidance, education and correction to activity staff as neededManaged and monitored activity and supply budget. Created budgetary spreadsheets for departmental tracking of expenses and reporting to administrationRedeveloped organization and management of on-site library in partnership with Belleville Public Library to furnish reading and resource materials to residents and staff

Created, developed, implemented, evaluated therapeutic recreational activities for seniors to maintain and enhance individual and community quality of lifeCollaborated with local/ regional organizations, providing educational, creative, social and service opportunities to residents and families resulting in enhanced well-beingDevelopment of volunteer program to recruit, train, and manage internal and external volunteers to provide services impacting quality of life for residents and increased support for staff; Assessed suitability of volunteers within given roles and provided direction, instruction and reassignment as neededConsulted and communicated as part of interdisciplinary teamFacilitated development of all-facility and family engagement events involving up to 300+ attendees. Organized staff, volunteers and vendors for successful execution of eventsConducted classes on balance and fall prevention to in-house and community-based seniors as Certified Matter of Balance coach/ program instructorTrained staff on use of audio-visual equipment, computer technology and program softwareOrchestrated and coordinated use of facility's community/meeting spaces and services for residents, families, external service providers and internal departmentsInstrumental in event planning team that effectively implemented employee-centered events to promote interaction and engagement for 150 staff

Served as Interim Activity Director/ Consultant providing recreational programming for residents of skilled nursing facilityCorrected and updated incomplete/ deficient documentation on resident recreational potential and progress and created individual plans of careTrained newly hired Activity Director