Position Desired: Any

Cover Letter:
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1700 West Hickory Grove Road Unit B105 Dunlap, IL 61525
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Confident therapeutic recreation professional in healthcare setting with 10+ years of expertise in planning, coordinating and executing creative and successful therapeutic recreation programs to patients with varied skills and abilities.
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CORE COMPETENCIES
Thorough knowledge of therapeutic activities
Knowledgeable of current Activity IDPH regulations
Self-motivated
Strategic planner
Fiscally responsible
Supervisory and management experience including educating, coaching
and mentorship
Outstanding ability to handle multiple priorities
Excellent comprehension and retention
Public relations developer
Policy and procedures developer
Volunteer management and community outreach
Communicate effectively with staff, patients and families
Proficient in Electronic Medical Records

WORK EXPERIENCE
Heartland Manor Care, Peoria, IL
Activity Director February 2014 to Present
-Upon hire, revamped Recreation calendars to meet IDPH standards
-Rejuvenated the Resident Council process
-Initiated patient volunteer outreach program
-Produce highly successful fundraisers

Friendship Senior Options, Schaumburg, IL
Activity Manager August 2010 to January 2014
-Supervised Activity Department for 240 bed skilled nursing facility
-Managed 18 full time and part time employees
-Implemented and facilitated use of iPad technology to enhance therapeutic
recreation programming for senior and Dementia/Alzheimer’s population
-Created recreational programs to meet patient’s needs
-Provided education and team building skills to Activity staff
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-Recruited educational speakers to provide Dementia/Alzheimer’s
education in-services for staff
-Developed informationa

Desired Compensation / Salary:
$45, 000/yr

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