Renee Godin has over 20 years of experience in healthcare administration and activities coordination. She currently works as an Activity Director at HCR Manor Care, where she plans activities, manages staff and volunteers, and ensures compliance with regulations. Previously, she held roles as an Admissions Coordinator, Activity Director, and Care Manager at several nursing homes. Godin also has experience in business ownership, sales management, and international account management. She seeks a challenging position that utilizes her business and management skills in the medical field.

1. RENEE GODIN
81 Sprucewood Drive
Bethel Park, Pa 15102
412-608-3465
reneegodin@verizon.net
Career Objective
To obtain A Challenging position in the medical world where I can develop and implement all my
business and management skills.
Work Experience
10/2007-Present
Activity Director /HCR Manor Care Health Services- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
 Complies with federal, state and corporate guidelines through the provision of an ongoing
program of activities designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment,
the individual interests of each resident.
 Informs residents of the activity schedule through the development of the monthly calendar and
 Additional postings as needed, and supports resident’s rights.
 Invite and encourage resident involvement to group, one on one and self-directed activities,
 Delegate program, leadership to appropriate staff and volunteers.
 Discuss resident leisure opportunities with family members and, or legal representatives.
 Facilitate resident council meetings and support resident council by laws.
 Educate center staff, community and family through in-services
 Attends and actively contributes to interdisciplinary team meetings/care conferences with
families or specified legal representatives and provide community re-entry support.
 Complete all MDS’ in accordance with state regulations
 Manage the monthly activity budget, and plan and implement fundraisers
 Organize and manage the volunteer program for the center, as well as recruit volunteers in
order to help provide a link between the facility and the community.
 Completion of all documentation according to the state and corporate guidelines such as
Activity /Recreation Evaluations, MDS’, Resident Assessment Protocols, Resident Care Plans,
Progress Notes
 Manage, supervise, train and recruit (when needed) a staff of four which allows the department
to operate smoothly, by providing quality service.
 Organize yearly food drives
 Employee of the month in 2010,conducted several PEER reviews,
 Circle of Care Trainer
 A Team Member-Sign-Ins and Tours
 Safety Committee Member
 Assistant to Social Services department on an as needed basis
04/2007-10/2007
Admissions Coordinator/Social Services Coordinator-Golden Living Mt Lebanon
* Interview residents or resident's representative to obtain necessary personal and financial data
to determine eligibility for admission.
* Coordinate activities related to admission of residents to the facility.
* Confer with physicians, nursing and housekeeping departments and other staff members to
coordinate and schedule the admission.
* Notify all departments of admissions, and accommodations based on the physician’s orders,

2. resident's preference, nature of illness, availability of space, and other information.
* Work closely with the DON with the decision making of the acceptance of hospital referral.
* Work closely with the hospital/other facility social workers to obtain patient referrals.
* Prepare records of admission, transfer and other required data. Keep records of admission,
discharges and compile occupancy/census data.
* Develop a social history, social assessment and care plan which identifies pertinent problems
and needs, realistic goals to be accomplished and the specific action to be taken in resolution of
the problems and/or needs upon admission of each new resident.
* Assist the Social Worker with resident and resident's family in discharge and placement
planning. Help orient the resident to the long-term/short-term care environment and facilitate
adjustment upon placement.
* Completion MDS/RAP and MDS notes in a timely manner.
11/2005-December, 2006
Activity Director-Westwood Nursing and Rehab, Pittsburgh, Pa
* Implemented all MDS (medical documentation systems) and compiled all necessary information
from resident charts for data entry.
* Established and maintained an atmosphere of caring, concern and support for residents, staff,
visitors and peers, and demonstrated a consistent basis for services of excellence.
* Developed annual capital and operating budgets for the department and managed budgets in
accordance to the company’s guidelines, as well as any explanation or justification for variances.
* Facilitated communication between residents, staff and administration through various media.
* Completed residents’ activities plan in accordance with the recommendations and cautions of
the attending physician and director of nursing to ensure that it was not in conflict with the
treatment plan.
* Supervised activity staff so that the department operated smoothly, providing quality service.
This included selection, orientation, and training, evaluation of staff, student and adult volunteers.
* Attended and participated in staff meetings and other mandatory meetings.
* Completed all required paperwork in a timely manner
* Provided an ongoing program of meaningful activities appropriate to the needs and interests of
the residents.
* Oversaw resident hair salon and chaplain services and collaborated with the Marketing
Department and Development to coordinate special events, build a volunteer base, and promoted
a community outreach program.
10/1999-May 2004
Activity Director-Asbury Place, Pittsburgh, Pa.
* Provided an ongoing program for meaningful activities appropriate to the needs and
interests of residents with Alzheimer’s/dementia.
* Determined individual residents’ abilities and incorporated them in the planning of group
and one on one programming.
* Effectively worked as a team member through communication between staff, families,
and volunteers.
* Provided on-going atmosphere of caring, concern and support for the residents and their
family members
* Supervised activity staff so that the department ran smoothly-Interviewed, Hired, trained
and evaluated direct staff and volunteers.
* Implemented an ongoing intergeneration program through the joining of community
elementary schools.
* Transported residents during outside activities through the use of Asbury's company van
* Collaborated with the in-house exercise specialists and implemented a weekly exercise

3. program
* Attended ongoing education seminars and conventions in order to stay informed of new
innovative program concepts.
* Managed budgets in accordance to the company’s guidelines.
* Was responsible for overseeing, hair and nail salon as well as work closely with the in-
house
* chaplain
2/1999-10/1999
Care Manager/Nursing Assistant-Sunrise Assisted Living, Pittsburgh, Pa
* Facilitated communication between residents, staff, administration and resident families
through various media
* Completed all required paperwork in a timely manner
* Provided residents with excellent quality care utilizing proper equipment and procedures
at all times.
* Participated in staff meetings and ongoing training, and trained staff.
1994-2000
Owner/Childcare Provider-Renee's Play and Learn, Dormont, Pa.
* Operated a safe and educational day care for preschool and elementary aged children
* Organized and planned weekly programming as well as a nutritious menu
* Implemented all aspects of a smooth running daycare facility while providing quality
care, and managing a consistent re pore with family members
1994-1999
Sales Manager/Decorating Consultant, Country Peddlers & Co., Dormont, Pa.
* Operated all aspects of an in-home sales business of country collectibles for the home
* Strong customer service skills while developing hundreds of business relationships
through in-home presentations.
* Designed and decorated clients’ homes with customer needs and satisfaction
paramount.
* Recruited, trained new staff members
* I engaged in day to day business affairs such as advertising, marketing, accounting and
budgetary forecasts
1990-1993
International Account Manager-Wesco Aircraft Fasteners, Valencia, California
* Served an Aerospace customer base including international and domestic commercial
accounts
* Responsible for negotiating all pricing of aerospace hardware materials through
sourcing, purchasing, and vendor relations
* Strong communication abilities and extremely efficient in serving a demanding customer
base.
* Responsible for training and evaluating sales associates within the department
* Generated monthly sales of $350K - $1million dollars.
Education and Certification
2010 MEPAP 2nd
Edition
2002 Activity Director Certificate (ADC)
2001 Nursing Spectrum of Continuing Education-Certificate (ANCCA)
1990 Pierce College, Woodland Hills, Ca- Associated Degree in Liberal Arts-Interior Design

4. 1981 Red River community College, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada-Associates Degree-Hotel &
Restaurant Administration
1979 University of Manitoba- First year Education
Member of APRA-Activity Professional Resource Alliance
Member of PAPA-Activity Professionals Alliance
Technology skills
Windows XP, Windows 98, Internet Explorer, Word, Publisher 98, Excel, computer based
scanning, faxing and email.
Community Involvement
President- Dormont Mothers Club 2000-2003
Vice President-WRJ of Temple Emanuel Sisterhood-2003-2004
President Elect 2006-2008 WRJ Temple Emanuel Sisterhood and Sunday School Teacher