Highlights:
Retained by an investor as an administrator for a failing facility, Leisure Living, that had been on state moratorium and that was in danger of loss of operating license. Restructured the staff, improved the quality of life for patients, added new staff and activities, and reestablished working relationships with the overseeing state agency. Encouraged a proactively humanitarian approach to patient care and trebled rent levels.
• Increased the number of program offerings from 40 to 90 and improved attendance by 500% to 600%.
• More than tripled average ratings scores for programs by staff, patients, referring agencies, and families.
• Established new partnerships with community-service agencies, local businesses, and religious and charitable organizations.
• Employee of the Month, 6 times in 1 year; Most Significant Employee rating from Social Workers, therapists, and patient relatives.
• Only employee ever to receive a raise in the first three months of employment.
Honored by name in the U. S. Congressional Record for development of superior programs for the Elderly
International Mensa Society
Appeared twice on The Larry King Program - Topics: “Assisted Living &Congregate Living for Seniors” and “Unusual Occupations [working with Seniors]”
Companies I like:
Five Star, Horizon Bay, Sunrise, American Senior Living
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