Experience

Ingleside at King Farm

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

• Activities Coordinator

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  Rockville, Maryland, United States Responsible for planning, organizing and implementing recreational, social, and therapeutic activities for the participants of Ingleside Engaged Social Day Program. Directly supervises day program participants through the day for safety and engagement. Participants have dementia-related diagnoses. I plan monthly calendar of activities, adjust daily activities as needed, acquire program supplies and implement planned activities and facilitate the group daily. I developed our successful “Rhythm… Show more Responsible for planning, organizing and implementing recreational, social, and therapeutic activities for the participants of Ingleside Engaged Social Day Program. Directly supervises day program participants through the day for safety and engagement. Participants have dementia-related diagnoses. I plan monthly calendar of activities, adjust daily activities as needed, acquire program supplies and implement planned activities and facilitate the group daily. I developed our successful “Rhythm of the Day”. Activities are person-centered, engaging and therapeutically appropriate for persons with early and early-middle stages of cognitive decline. I welcome participants each morning, ensure a safe environment and am skilled at redirecting as needed throughout day to minimize wandering. I maintain current record of programs, including resident participation, daily attendance, events and feedback. I create innovative programs that are tailored to our participants. I report back to Director of Memory Support on any changes in member abilities or decline. I have helped nurture a true sense of teamwork with coworkers and volunteers, so they feel appreciated. The participants in our program leave happy. The goal is to “Make it a Great Day”! Show less



Lorien Health Services

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Activities Assistant

  • Aug 2019 - Apr 2020

  Lorien-Columbia Implemented planned activities in Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living. Invited residents to participate in upcoming activities, encouraged participation, transported them to activity location. Lead activities. Assisted residents, so they would get the most out of daily activities. Documented participation in Point-Click Care. I was directly involved in providing 1:1 time with residents confined to their rooms and adapting programs to specific needs and interests. Accepted this job as a 3-month… Show more Implemented planned activities in Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living. Invited residents to participate in upcoming activities, encouraged participation, transported them to activity location. Lead activities. Assisted residents, so they would get the most out of daily activities. Documented participation in Point-Click Care. I was directly involved in providing 1:1 time with residents confined to their rooms and adapting programs to specific needs and interests. Accepted this job as a 3-month Temporary Position in the Activities Department at Lorien Nursing Home and then was listed as PRN (as needed) for the next 6-months until the Pandemic started. Show less



Divorce Recovery Ministry

• Facilitator

  • Feb 2013 - Dec 2018

  St. Michael Catholic Church Initiated program to help separated and divorced persons. Coordinated Fall Retreat. Reserved space and managed sign-ups. Promoted support programs and special events. Identified resources. Worked with pastoral staff and participants. Planned sessions and appropriated necessary supplies. Facilitated group. Created an online presence. Designed flyers. Joined outside committees as representative. Contacted and kept multiple parishes and archdiocese updated on our available programs.



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Military Spouse

  • 1991 - 2011

  Community Volunteer Family Readiness Groups



Lorien Health Services

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Receptionist/Activities Assistant

  • 2009 - 2010



Hallmark Cards

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Merchandiser

  • 2008 - 2009



IJC Collectibles

• Trader's License, Owner and Manager

  • 2007 - 2009

  Yesteryear Antiques



Marriott Senior Living Services

• Director of Recreational Services

  • 1991 - 1993

  The Fairfax, Ft. Belvoir, VA



Arizona State Prison

• Correctional Recreation Program Officer

  • 1990 - 1991

  Douglas, Arizona



USAREUR

• Community MWR, Recreation Program Coordinator

  • 1987 - 1990

  Bamberg, Germany