MELISSA IORIO
Napa,Ca
Summary
Enthusiastic with a passion for promoting healthy lifestyles and creating engaging recreational activities. Adept at organizing events, managing the department, and fostering a welcoming environment. I have a 15-year track record of planning, organizing and administering activities in a skilled nursing setting. Strong experience in coordinating and executing events and activities. Skilled in developing personal bonds with staff and residents. Committed to adhering to state compliance requirements for conducting activities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Activity Director
The Meadows Of Napa Valley
02.2018 - Current
- Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.
- Developed strong relationships with residents and their families, fostering a supportive community environment.
- Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement, and engagement of patients.
- Worked with nursing team to identify and document changes in patient mental acuity and physical abilities.
- Addressed challenging behaviors exhibited by some residents during group settings through effective communication strategies that maintained a positive atmosphere.
- Supervised volunteer staff in the planning and implementation of various activities, ensuring a high level of service was consistently provided for all residents.
- Trained new activity staff members on program development procedures and best practices for engaging diverse populations of older adults.
- Networked with community organizations and leaders for volunteer opportunities and cooperative engagements.
- Supervised Activities Assistant and conducted performance evaluations.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure adequate resources were allocated for all planned activities and events.
Activity Director
Napa Post Acute
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Planned resident outings and special events to mark holidays and celebrate special occasions.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations and facility policies by maintaining accurate documentation of activity programs.
- Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.
- Developed strong relationships with residents and their families, fostering a supportive community environment.
- Worked with nursing team to identify and document changes in patient mental acuity and physical abilities.
- Addressed challenging behaviors exhibited by some residents during group settings through effective communication strategies that maintained a positive atmosphere.
- Supervised volunteer staff in the planning and implementation of various activities, ensuring a high level of service was consistently provided for all residents.
- Trained new activity staff members on program development procedures and best practices for engaging diverse populations of older adults.
- Arranged outings as part of recreational program.
- Supervised Activities Assistant and conducted performance evaluations.
- Provided safe transportation to facilitate residents attending activities and events outside of facility.
- Adapted programming in response to changing resident needs or interests, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to providing person-centered care.
Activity Director
Golden Living
05.2008 - 12.2016
- Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement, and engagement of patients.
- Developed strong relationships with residents and their families, fostering a supportive community environment.
- Developed and lead intergenerational activities to encourage mental agility of patients.
- Worked with nursing team to identify and document changes in patient mental acuity and physical abilities.
- Addressed challenging behaviors exhibited by some residents during group settings through effective communication strategies that maintained a positive atmosphere.
- Supervised volunteer staff in the planning and implementation of various activities, ensuring a high level of service was consistently provided for all residents.
- Integrated cognitive stimulation techniques into daily programming for improved mental health outcomes among participants suffering from dementia or related conditions.
- Supervised Activities Assistant and conducted performance evaluations.
- Provided safe transportation to facilitate residents attending activities and events outside of facility.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure adequate resources were allocated for all planned activities and events.
- Monitored budget and expenditures, keeping facility within budget.
Education
Associate of Arts - Healthcare Administration
University of Phoenix
03.2013
Skills
- Activity Organization
- Event planning experience
- Organizational Skills
- Program Development
- Budget Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Employee Evaluation
- Team Leadership
Certification
Activity Coordinator
Timeline
Activity Director
The Meadows Of Napa Valley
02.2018 - Current
Activity Director
Napa Post Acute
01.2017 - 01.2018
Activity Director
Golden Living
05.2008 - 12.2016
Associate of Arts - Healthcare Administration
University of Phoenix
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