KRISTINA SHAMUS
Middleport
Summary
Compassionate Activity Director with background in maintaining organization while planning and coordinating activities. Knowledgeable in evaluating residents' needs and conducting group activities to improve quality of life. First-rate interpersonal, organizational and persuasive skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Memory Care Coordinator
Providence Place
10.2022 - Current
- Developed individualized care plans to enhance residents' cognitive and emotional well-being.
- Coordinated staff training on dementia care best practices, improving service delivery.
- Implemented activity programs that promote social engagement among memory care residents.
- Established communication protocols with families to ensure transparent updates on resident progress.
- Assisted in the creation of a therapeutic environment by incorporating sensory stimulation activities tailored to individual needs.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing personalized memory support plans for each resident.
Activity Director
Seton Manor Skilled Nursing Center
09.2019 - 10.2022
- Consulted with staff and other professionals to discuss activities.
- Maintained records of activities and analyzed feedback from participants.
- Designed programs to encourage entertainment, relaxation, socialization, and fulfillment for residents.
- Handled budgetary concerns, keeping activities affordable.
- Trained and managed assistants and delegated tasks for staff members.
- Coordinated calendars, shifts and activity schedules with staff.
- Interacted with patients and families by addressing questions and concerns.
- Designed and led activities in crafts, music and sports.
- Cleaned and sanitized recreational equipment to facility standards.
- Tracked department expenses and revenue to meet budget requirements.
- Trained workers in procedures and policies for safe recreational activities.
- Scheduled and coordinated events and activities.
Memory Care Coordinator
Seton Manor Skilled Nursing Center
06.2014 - 09.2019
- Personally gave prospective residents and families tours of memory care unit, answering questions about services and facility.
- Managed and updated operations of 30-bed memory care unit.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Directed daily operations at facility caring for more than 30 individuals.
- Created and implemented memory care program. Created activity care plans according to resident abilities and interests. Created activity calendars and developed joyful, meaningful activities for residents.
Activity Aide
Seton Manor Skilled Nursing Center
07.2001 - 06.2014
- Drove excitement for activities by encouraging everyone to fully participate.
- Supported positive socialization within groups and activities to promote respect among participants.
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Clair High School
PA06-1982
Skills
- Activity organization
- Patient evaluations
- Treatment coordination
- Event planning background
- Excellent organizational abilities
- Critical thinking
- Team management
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Team building
- Creativity and innovation
Certification
- Certified Dementia Practitioner Certificate
- Mepap1 & Mepap2 Certified in Activity Director 2020-03
Timeline
Memory Care Coordinator
Providence Place
10.2022 - Current
Activity Director
Seton Manor Skilled Nursing Center
09.2019 - 10.2022
Memory Care Coordinator
Seton Manor Skilled Nursing Center
06.2014 - 09.2019
Activity Aide
Seton Manor Skilled Nursing Center
07.2001 - 06.2014
High School Diploma -
St. Clair High School