Enrichment And Communications Coordinator
Concierge services: Fulfilled individual requests of every kind INCLUDING MASSAGE, advocated for residents' personal needs, companion to the opera, plays, museums and other events. Facilitated doctor appointments, life maintenance outings, medication fulfillment. Set up computers and cell phones for them and taught residents how to use them. Played residents' favorite music and movies.Created a Welcome Program to smooth transitions for new residents moving in. Facilitated family communications and social relationships among residents wherever appreciated. Connected on an individual level with each resident, getting to know his or her interests, preferences and life stories to determine the best ways to be of service.Encouraged self expression and meaning-making through:Art (painting, collage, drawing, textiles, StorytellingPoetrySinging, Music, DanceTea and ConversationBiographiesEncouraged Language and memory through: Games Puzzles TimeSlips program. Coordinated events for residents and the wider community. Interviewed residents and wrote feature stories for the newsletter.