Experience

Artis Senior Living

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Artis Way Experience

  • Feb 2020 - Present



Newtown Fire Association

• Grant writer

  • Dec 2013 - Present

  Volunteer Associate Administrative Member on grant writing committee Volunteer Associate Administrative Member on grant writing committee



Pennsylvania Department of Aging

• Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (telecommute)

• Program Specialist

  • Apr 2014 - Feb 2020

  • Create, and evaluate administrative tools, primarily in Excel, to determine compliance of local county or regional agencies against various service standards. • Develop materials for the education of county employees, and present trainings developed in groups ranging from 10 -100 individuals • Make recommendations to streamline processes and better utilize information for the delivery of services across the commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Audit/monitor county Area Agencies on Aging for program compliance and discuss results with management of those agencies, assisting in the development and implementation of corrective action plans • Interpret data as it may indicate trends within agencies to identify issues and area of improvement • Provide leadership and oversight to local agencies to assist in the delivery of services to the aging population • Manage time limited projects related to management and operations of programs • Complete appropriate reports to disseminate findings of onsite monitoring visits, and present these reports to management at the Pennsylvania Department of Aging • Perform any other duties or assignments as requested with independent time management skills. • Represent the Pennsylvania Department of Aging on project teams • Satisfy all ongoing responsibilities while completing other assignments and manage priority assignments



Nuzzle me Safe OTTBs

• Doylestown, Pennsylvania

• Equestrian

  • Mar 2011 - Feb 2020

  Riding and retraining OTTBs on a volunteer basis for successful second careers with the purpose of avoiding auction and slaughter. Riding and retraining OTTBs on a volunteer basis for successful second careers with the purpose of avoiding auction and slaughter.



Bucks County Area Agency on Aging

• doylestown, pennsylvania

• Aging Care Manager

  • Aug 2010 - Apr 2014

  Aging Care Manager II (civil service) **August 2010-October 2010 the same duties were performed under a contracted position with Family Services Association of Bucks County** • Provide comprehensive service coordination in programs funded by various sources including Medicaid (DPW) to facilitate in home care through various programs such as Aging Waiver, and Options • Assess ability to complete Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) • Provide intervention as an Adult Protective Service Worker when needed. • Accurately take Reports of Need for Adults over 60 at imminent risk of death or serious bodily injury for distribution to the Protective Services Staff. • Connect over 60 Bucks County residents with resources provided through other agencies in the community such as the Bucks County Housing Authority, Mental Health, Bucks County Transport etc • Coordinate care with various providers of in home services and assess the changing needs of those served. • Efficiently implement changes to prevent endangerment of consumers • Investigate reports of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation as outlined in the Adult Protective Services Act. • Maintain the confidentiality of consumers before, during, and after services are provided • Assess the appropriate level of care as it pertains to the placement of a consumer in a skilled care facility or other community program • Obtain placement in skilled nursing facilities as appropriate • Coordinate care plans with other services such as hospice to ensure consumer needs are adequately met • Assist in the apprehension of required household services such as exterminators, electricians, and medical equipment to maintain a safe home environment for consumers • Maintain accurate record of all contacts made and actions taken which pertain to a specific consumer or that consumers care



Buckingham Valley Farm

• Riding Instructor/Groom

  • Mar 2006 - Apr 2010

  Buckingham Valley Farm, Buckingham PA ​March 2006-March 2010 Instructor (March 2006-March 2010) • Ensure students’ safety in an unpredictable environment, quickly and effectively handling emergency situations when riders or horses suffer traumatic injury, or during other threatening situations • Teach fundamentals of riding and animal care to 45 students ages 4-65 • Communicate with parents to report progress, but also to relay undesirable information and areas to improve Camp Manager (June-August 2007) • Coordinated enjoyable activities and schedules for 5 staff members, and up to 30 children • Maintained good communicative relationships with parents about their children Assistant Barn Manager (March 2006-January 2008) • Coordinated veterinary schedules for up to 42 horses at a time • Communicated with owners about necessary care, including administering medication and specialty care • Handled emergency situations, including horse sickness, and the occasional injury of people • Maintained and repaired property and equipment, and managed incoming shipments • Drove trucks and trailers to competitions and for maintenance, hauling up to 7 horses Groom (March 2006-January 2008) • Cared for, and prepared, horses for riders, including brushing and tacking on property and at competitions