Brian Baldassarra

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acb88n@r.postjobfree.com

Norridge, IL 60706

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SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

.Six years experience as an activity director .

Proficient with computer literate such as Microsoft Office

.Able to work independently and under pressure . Having excellent

communication and writing skills

. Having strong business and negotiation skills . Excellent

ability to work effectively with all levels of management

Professional Experience

Work Experience:

Emeritus

2011- 2014

Life Enrichment Coordinator

Prospect Heights, IL

. Responsible for planning and developing programs, budgets, and

services according to customer requirements.

. Supervised activity department staff members and volunteers.

. Developed activity programs for high, medium, and low functioning

residents.

. Developed care plans and maintained MDS information.

Rosewood Care Center

2005-2010

Activity Director/ Volunteer Coordinator

Elgin, IL

. Coordinated special events and outings for residents.

. Managed entertainment and meetings.

. Responsible for creating monthly activity calendar.

. Assessed abilities and interests of residents.

. Responsible for checking quality improvement of residents and staff.

. Coordinated volunteer staff assignments.

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Alden Northmoor 1996-2005

Unit Manager

2002-2005 Chicago, IL

. Acted as liaison between family, staff, and residents.

. Supervised CNAs.

. Conducted tours of facility to increase census.

Alzheimer's Coordinator Assistant

2002-

2005

. Assisted Alzheimer's coordinator with organizing Alzheimer and

Dementia activity programs.

. Conducted activities with residents of various functional levels.

. Completed required documentation.

Activity Director Assistant

1996-2000

. Assisted Activity Director with coordinating schedule of activities.

. Motivated and conducted activities with residents of various

functional levels.

. Coordinated special events and outings for residents.

Education

Oakton Community College

Completed and received Certification from Activity Director Course. Des

Plaines, IL

References available upon request

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