Experience

Person Centered Services Care Coordination Organization, LLC

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Care Coordinator

  • Apr 2023 - Present



Alzheimer's Association®

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Coordinator

  • Nov 2017 - Feb 2023

  Assessed the needs of the person living with IDD and dementia, family members and care team; Created action plans for the person with dementia and the family and care team to help navigate the difficult concerns and uncertainties surrounding a dementia diagnosis; Contributed to the person’s Life Plan on a semi-annual basis, providing recommendations and follow-up; Developed a personalized action plan for Life Plan Contribution and sent to the individual’s care team offering guidance on dementia-related issues; Face-to face visits provided on a monthly basis by an Alzheimer’s Association Program Specialist, being myself, at both day service and residential sites; Monitored for changes related to the person’s dementia diagnosis and addressed the person’s arising needs; Ensured dementia-specific support is available to the person with dementia; Provided virtual caregiver education session for professionals and family members to build knowledge surrounding dementia to assist them in staying informed; Conducted informal discussion groups held with other individuals in the residence, day program or work site to help develop a greater sensitivity to the change they see in their peer who is living with dementia; Provided education and discussion topics to include: understanding Alzheimer’s and dementia, effective communication strategies and understanding and responding to dementia-related behaviors; Management and delegation of organizational volunteers to assist with providing support for individuals with dementia; Conducted education and planning to professional staff and families; Organized and presented education seminars for families, professional organizations and individuals living with dementia, Alzheimer’s and Developmental Disabilities as well as their care partners; Led and organized support groups for individuals living with dementia, care partners and their families; Managed and provided resources and services for a caseload of 20-30 individuals. Show less



Fairport Baptist Homes

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Life Specialist

  • Apr 2015 - Nov 2017

  Worked directly with seniors, including seniors living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia related disorders; Responsible for assessment, tracking, data collection for a caseload of 40 residents; Conducted interviews with residents regarding past life history and preferences; Developed individualistic plans of care for each resident on caseload including MDS completion, formalized recreation assessment and tracking attendance of each individual on caseload; Worked in collaboration with additional Community Life Specialists to strategically plan and implement engaging recreation-based programming for all areas of the Organization; Networked and collaborated with additional Organization Departments, resident family members and community based entertainers to successfully plan programming for the recreation department; Assisted and transported residents to and from outside activities safely, comfortably and in a timely fashion while practicing appropriate traffic and driving safety per NYS traffic laws. Show less



Episcopal SeniorLife Communities

• Rochester, New York Area

• Recreation Assistant

  • Oct 2011 - Apr 2015

  Assessed the abilities, interests and leisure involvement of facility residents; Developed, implemented and evaluated recreation programs designed to meet specific resident needs; Participated in multidisciplinary care plan conferences; Prepared weekly recreation calendars and posted fore event notification; Communicated programming information to unit staff during morning report and in writing with feedback received from the care plan team; Initiated contact with inactive facility residents providing 1:1 activities according to department policies and procedures per record audit; Requested/scheduled volunteers for special events in a timely and prompt fashion; Completed designated portions of the MDS 3.0 comprehensive assessment in accordance with department procedures; Completed initial recreation assessment according to department policies and procedures; prepared and presented an individualized recreation plan of care at team meetings; Maintained daily attendance records of individual resident participation; Attended all department meetings, staff and required facility in-services; Participated in appropriate community workshops and conferences to enhance professional growth; Provided in-services, education and informative presentations to staff, families and volunteers, as requested; Utilized accredited education materials, videos and journals to enhance and promote professional growth; Assisted and transported residents to and from outside activities safely, comfortably and in a timely fashion while practicing appropriate traffic and driving safety per NYS traffic laws: specialized in therapeutic recreation for Alzheimer’s residents and those residents living with dementia. Show less



Lifetime Assistance, Inc.

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Relief Staff

  • Mar 2012 - Aug 2012

  Provided services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with a focus on the senior population; Supported Community Integration Specialists with planning and implementing recreation programs for assigned room at the day program site; Assisted with supporting individuals accomplish their goals in their ISPs (now known as Life Plans); Completed formalized assessments, progress notes/documentation and recreation program attendance tracking for all members receiving services. Show less