J E A N E T T E M .

S E A LY
38ANaomi Way, Jackson, NJ 08527
j_sealy@optonline.net
Home: (732)534-4551 Cell: (609)410-8049

REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF RESIDENT PROGRAMS

Goal oriented ~ Resident focused ~ Get it done attitude

A dynamic, goal oriented professional with solid recreation experience. Highly organized
with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. A strong work ethic
combined with a commitment to excellence in all projects undertaken. A team player,
working effectively with residents, staff, and senior management in accomplishing
objectives. Exemplary communication and presentation skills. Excellent computer skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

REC PLUS , Brooklyn, NY June 2004 – Present

Activity Consultant/ Vice President of Operations

Responsible for the oversight of the Recreation departments of five LTC facilities located
throughout New Jersey. My main goal is to ensure program effectiveness and enhance
quality of life of the residents. Areas of expertise:
• Recreation Program Development – developed therapeutic programs in five
buildings based on evaluation of residents needs, education sessions with staff and
therapeutic/ holistic approaches.
• Marketing, event planning, fundraising – assist/ organize and develop community
programs, special events, open houses, etc.
• Survey Readiness and Mock Inspections
• Staff Development & Training – all aspects of dementia care, wellness programs,
cognitive therapy, validation therapy, and person centered care.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to recreation directors, staff and other
employees. Encourage and promote education and certification. Established a
budget for such.
• Team Building – work with administrators, activity directors on morale building
activities
• Conflict Resolution
• Policy & Procedure Creation
• Human Resource Management
• Environmental and Program Design for Dementia
• Monitor worker/hour requirements to ensure staffing is within budgeted hours
while meeting the needs of the resident population.
• Create and maintain budgets with the optimal goal of reducing expenditures while
improving program effectiveness.
FOOTHILL ACRES , Hillsborough, NJ November 2002 –June 2004

Director of Recreation

• Responsible for assisting each resident to achieve his/her highest practicable level
through individualized and therapeutic activity programming based on a
comprehensive assessment.
• Developed a Good Works Committee, through which residents decreased their
sense of isolation by making contributions to the community. The Good Works
Committee plans and executes fundraisers for local and national charities.
Facilitated involvement in the following community fundraisers: Operation
Shoebox, American Heart Walk, Memory Walk, Raritan Valley Habitat for
Humanity, coat drive for the homeless.
• Began a Sunshine Committee which increased residents' sense of autonomy and
involvement in facility life. The Sunshine Committee welcomes new residents;
sends birthday, sympathy and get well cards; and assists in planning special
events.
• Increased staffing to better meet the needs of cognitively impaired residents.
• Performed a population needs assessment and implemented quantifiable activity
programming based on the needs, interests and abilities of the residents.
• Trained staff in activity adaptation, thematic programming, and the therapeutic
process.
• Implemented depression group work with Social Services utilizing a systematic
approach including assignments to decrease maladaptive thoughts/ behaviors and
and to divert sad mood to constructive accomplishment.
• Designed a therapeutic exercise program with physical therapy to enhance
functioning.

LAKEWOOD OF VOORHEES, Voorhees, NJ November 1997 – 2002

Director of Recreation

• Consulted at three sister facilities to assist in training new directors, evaluate

program effectiveness, assist in program enhancement and train staff.
• Praised by top management for creativity and achievement.
• Planned, developed and implemented activity programming to meet the
spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional and creative needs of the resident
population.
• Designed a Volunteer Handbook, facility newsletter and all other printed media.
• Promoted community awareness by planning fundraisers for the Alzheimer’s
Association and American Cancer Society.
• Promoted events by acquiring media coverage, publishing press releases and
 obtaining celebrity appearances (Eagles Cheerleaders, Philadelphia Flyers and
Ms. & Miss New Jersey)
• Began a Junior Volunteer Program and recruited volunteers from two community
agencies: Hope World Wide and R.S.V.P.
• Developed an orientation program for new volunteers.
• Identified all residents at risk utilizing quality indicators and ensured each had a
comprehensive plan of care in place.
• Performed a population needs assessment and implemented individualized and
specialized programming based on the needs, interests and abilities of the
residents.
• Categorized residents on dementia unit by GDS score and involved them in
appropriate therapeutic activities based on this score.
• Achieved a reduction in the effects of sun downing and a decrease in the
occurrence of falls by starting a downward manipulation program on the dementia
unit in the evenings.
• Attained greater resident satisfaction by creating challenging, high functioning,
centralized activities which reflected the social, cultural and functional level of
the population.
• Integrated thematic life rituals and seasonal themes into residents’ daily routines.
• Coordinated, planned and held in-service training programs for the staff.
• Responsible for personnel management including interviewing, hiring, counseling
and resolving conflict.
• Acted as Hydration Risk Management Team Leader, member of external
marketing team and falls/restraint reduction committees.

E D U C AT I O N
MODULAR EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR ACTIVITY PROFESSIONALS I, II 1998-2000
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, EUROPEAN DIVISION 1993-1995
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE 1993-1994

ACTIVITIES
VETERAN – UNITED STATED AIR FORCE
NEW JERSEY ACTIVITY PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION –Member
NEW JERSEY COALITION FOR CULTURE CHANGE – Founding Member
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR ACTIVITY PROFESSIONALS - Member
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