Activities Director Research Assistant
Resume:
Glory J. Wideman-Hughes
Dorchester, MA 02125
Objective: To expand upon acquired knowledge/experience and become part of a proactive,
Resident-centered and team-oriented care facility.
Skills: Planning and implementing a wide range of innovative community services, individual, groups sensory stimulating activities for diverse population. Each program is based on individual needs, strength and interest with a focus on quality of life and high standards.
35 years of experience in providing person centered leisure activities, handling multiple tasks in an effective and efficient manner; Crisis intervention. I have a strong willingness to learn and teach. (NCCAP Certified Instructor for MEPAP 1& 2, NCCAP approved instructor Montessori TTT/ Homecare services., RESPITE TTT instructor, Alzheimer’s and Dementia TTT instructor, Tai Chi Instructor, ServSafe and CNA certification)
Experience
The Boston Home Dorchester Ma.
2009- 2022 Out Reach Coordinator:
Planning and implementation of an educational wellness day activity service for residents and individuals living in the community with Multiple Sclerosis, Research and programming analysis.
2008-2009 Hancock Manor Nursing Home, Dorchester Ma.
1983-1997
Activities Director:
Planned and implemented daily activities for seventy-two residents; monthly calendar motivation therapy, reality orientation, resident documentation reports; Management of volunteers, fundraising, supervise and training of assistant, educational workshops and formation of policy and procedures also Documentation consultation services.
1989-1997 U.S. Federal Government, Boston, M
Government Center Child Care Center
Head Teacher:
Plan and implement the activities for early childhood growth and development program. Conduct educational workshops for staff and parents, monthly assessments. Supervise and train teacher's assistants and volunteer workers.
1986-1989 Children’s Hospital, Boston Ma.
Teacher/Research Assistant:
Site study of premature, low birth weight children funded by Johnson and Johnson. Implement an educational curriculum for children 12 months to 31/2 years. Assist with developmental assessments, progress reports, and documentation of all services.
1985-1986 Recuperative Center, Roslindale Ma.
Recreational Therapist:
Assisted director in program planning and implementing daily recreational activities for eighty-four residents.
Education
Wheelock College, Boston, Massachusetts
Early Childhood Education Coursework, 1989-1997
University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Master of Arts - Therapeutic Recreation – M.A. 1982-1983
Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Health & Physical Education – B.S. 1981
References furnished upon request
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