Tara Willett
Well experienced in Healthcare and Supervisor Postions
Evansville, IN 47720
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I started my career in long term care 28 years ago. I became a CNA in 1992 and then received my Activity Director Certification in 1998. I also, have experience in geriatric mental health from working in a Geriatric mental health facility for 5 years. Internal marketing and admissions with training in fair housing and section 8. Assistance with Medicaid waiver. I also have experience as a office manager and administrative assistant.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Move in coordinator/ internal marketing
Heritage woods of Newburgh - Newburgh, IN
June 2021 to Present
Prospects tours, medicaid waiver, working with tax credit, lease signing, fair housing training,, coordinating move in. Working with circa
Activity Director
River Pointe Health Campus - Evansville, IN
November 2020 to June 2021
Supervisor of the activity department, MDS, activity planning, weekend and evening supervisor, creating a schedule for activity department employees, assisting with scheduled activities. Activity Director
Parkview Care Center - Evansville, IN
October 2018 to November 2020
Supervisor of activity department, MDS, care plans, assessments, creating monthly activity calendars, carrying out activities
Activity Director
Trascendent Healthcare North - Booneville, In
June 2018 to October 2018
I currently prepare activity calendars, carry out activities, activity assessments, care plans, one on ones, and take our residents on outings.
Self employed Private caregiver
Self employed - Evansville, IN
January 2013 to October 2017
Responsibilities
Cared for a client in their home. Assisting with ADL's, transport to appointments and errands, cleaning, laundry, cooking, making schedule for other caregivers. I also, was manager of home. Accomplishments
My clients loved me. I was the home manager for the other caregivers. I have excellent references from these clients families
Skills Used
CNA, Manager
CNA/ Activity Assistant
Pinehaven Nursing and Rehabilitation - Evansville, IN February 2012 to January 2013
Responsibilities
As a CNA I assisted with ADLs, fed patients, made beds etc. As a activity assistant I scheduled activities, carried out the activities with residents, care plans etc Accomplishments
I know I made the residents day much brighter.
Skills Used
CNA, Activity Director certificate
Hospice Aide
Living Water Hospice - Evansville, IN
September 2009 to January 2013
Responsibilities
Assisting end of life patients in Long term care centers and in their private homes. Skills Used
CNA, Computer charting and Office work
Activity Director
Atria Senior Living - Newburgh, IN
March 2000 to November 2003
Supervisor of activity department, MDS, care plans, assessments, creating monthly activity calendars, carrying out activities
Activity Director
Amber Manor - Petersburg, IN
November 1997 to March 2000
Supervisor of activity department, MDS, care plans, assessments, creating monthly activity calendars, carrying out activities
Secretary/ Office Manager
Sams Financial Services - Evansville, IN
May 1995 to November 1997
Responsibilities
Overseen all aspects of office, accounts payable, accounts receivable, ordering, setting up loan closings Accomplishments
Start as Secretary and worked up to office manager Skills Used
Computer, filing, faxing, multi line phone
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
GOOD SAMARITAN NURSING HOME - Oakland City, IN
June 1992 to November 1994
Taking care of residents in the facility.
Education
CNA/ Activity Director/ basic college level classes Ivy Tech State College
Skills
• CNA (10+ years)
• Manager (10+ years)
• Activity Director (10+ years)
• Secretarial/office manager (5 years)
• Assisted Living (5 years)
• Recreation (10+ years)
• Activity Directory (10+ years)
• Supervising Experience (10+ years)
• Customer Service (10+ years)
• Alzheimer's Care
• Caregiving
• Dementia Care
• Hospice Care
• MDS
• Multi-line Phone Systems
• Fair Housing Regulations
• Case Management
Certifications and Licenses
CNA Certification
June 1992 to January 2022
I am currently still certified
Activity Director
September 1997 to Present
CPR/First Aid
August 2019 to July 2021
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Assessments
Reliability — Expert
October 2019
Tendency to be dependable and come to work
Full results: Expert
Receptionist — Highly Proficient
October 2019
Evaluates the knowledge and skills essential to receptionist jobs. Full results: Highly Proficient
Customer Focus & Orientation — Highly Proficient
October 2019
Responding to customer situations with sensitivity. Full results: Highly Proficient
Customer Focus & Orientation — Highly Proficient
December 2019
Responding to customer situations with sensitivity Full results: Highly Proficient
Attention to Detail — Proficient
November 2019
Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information.
Full results: Proficient
Receptionist — Highly Proficient
February 2020
Using basic scheduling, attention to detail, and organizational skills in an office setting. Full results: Highly Proficient
Customer Focus & Orientation — Highly Proficient
December 2019
Responding to customer situations with sensitivity Full results: Highly Proficient
Nursing Aide Skills — Highly Proficient
June 2020
Providing nursing aid to patients using knowledge of relevant equipment and procedures. Full results: Highly Proficient
Work Style: Reliability — Expert
October 2019
Tendency to be dependable and come to work
Full results: Expert
Medical Receptionist Skills — Proficient
February 2020
Managing physician schedules and maintaining accurate patient records Full results: Proficient
Management & leadership skills: Impact & influence — Highly Proficient September 2021
Choosing the most effective strategy to inspire and influence others to meet business objectives Full results: Highly Proficient
Work style: Conscientiousness — Expert
July 2020
Tendency to be well-organized, rule-abiding, and hard-working Full results: Expert
Work style: Reliability — Expert
December 2021
Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work Full results: Expert
Work style: Reliability — Expert
December 2021
Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work Full results: Expert
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Additional Information
Very outgoing and dependable with many experiences in different kinds of work. Such as healthcare, management, budgeting, and office administration.