*** ****** **. **● Gravette, AR*****●479-***-****●********@*******.***
Carmen J. Melton
Summary
Experienced manager with excellent client and project management skills dedicated to improving the quality of life of senior citizens. LNHA Arkansas
Core Qualifications
Organizational and Communication Skills-
Excellent oral/ writing skills
Community Outreach Partnerships
Policy/ Program Development
Service Quality Improvement
Expense Control and Vendor Negotiations
Volunteer Recruitment
Microsoft Office proficient
Customer service
Experience
October 2012- Present
Social Services Director
Assisted administrator with reportable incidents.
Assisting patients with admission and discharge planning.
Coordinate with community programs for discharging seniors.
Train employees on resident rights.
Scheduling referral services.
Coordinate with case managers at hospitals and other facilities.
Grievance process facilitator.
HIPAA compliance officer
December 2003- October 2012
Activity Director- Volunteer Coordinator
Managed paid staff and volunteer base of 25 plus. Increased volunteer base. Interviewed, oriented and trained all volunteers according to state regulations and facility policy.
Successfully developed activity program for seniors in nursing home environment based on population choices.
Responsible for facility newsletter design and distribution.
Point person for quality committee. Maintained a below national average deficiency rating during quality control surveys.
Successfully met company deadlines and budget requirements. Organized fund raising projects to supplement corporate budget.
Partnered with other department manager to create new policies and forms. Cross-trained as backup for business office manager and social services.
Education
2014- Bachelor of Health Care Administration- Long Term Care
April 2012- Associate Arts- Health Care Administration
Professional and Community Memberships
Alzheimer’s Association- Walk to End Alzheimer’s planning committee 2003- 2011
Springdale High School Medical Academy Board Member 2007- 2012
Har-Ber High School E.A.S.T. Lab Board Member 2007- 2012
Eden Associate training- February 2007- Searcy AR
Certified Dementia Practitioner NCCDP 2015
References
References available upon request.