Christina Patterson

*Responsible for onboarding staff assuring all state mandates were met concerning background checks, medical screenings, fingerprinting, Pediatric CPR/First Aid and other trainings and checking that forms were filled out and sent to appropriate departments.

*Gave tours to prospective families, explained enrollment and went over forms and policies that helped facilitate that process.

*Trained teachers, helped set up learning environments, maintained classroom ratios, and made sure rooms were safe.

*Readied the facility for the annual inspections, and saw to the general upkeep of the facility and functions within, including the proper sanitation of restrooms, classrooms, the kitchen, laundry room and shared areas.

*Maintained both staff and children's personal folders and assured privacy and compliance with state requirements and made sure staff kept up their continuing education clock hours through the specific state website.

*Was in charge of conflict resolution, disciplinary actions and parent/school positive relations.

*Planned and carried out field trips, graduations, Christmas programs and other holiday themed events.

*As a department head (Activities) I was responsible for taking part in care plans for residents.

*Planning and implementing 5 activities a day for assisted living residents.

*Fostering good relationships with residents and their families.

*As part of the care plan team, I worked with other department heads to facilitate the best care plan for each resident.

*Duties included creating and completing calendars and activitities, shopping for supplies, and charting personal notes related to my discipline.

*Transporting residents to field trips, appointments and picking them up from the hospital for rehab.

Monitoring and safety of children

*Implement all state requirements

*Monitor and supervise all staff

*Develop and execute Lesson Plans

*Ordering supplies