Sharon Evins Harris
Baltimore
Summary
Experienced senior care professional with over 20 years of leadership in person-centered program development, dementia care, and activity management. Skilled in managing multidisciplinary teams, developing innovative programs, and enhancing quality of life for older adults in long-term care, assisted living, and adult day centers. Known for building community partnerships, increasing resident engagement, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Proficient in creating tailored activity programs based on participant interests, utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to coordinate events seamlessly, and achieving high levels of participant satisfaction through effective communication and planning.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Activities Director (Consultant)
Heritage at Augsburg
08.2024 - Current
- Design and implement enriching activities for older adults to support engagement and well-being.
- Coordinate logistics for events, including budgeting, transportation, and staffing.
- Supervise and train volunteers; evaluate program effectiveness using feedback and participation data.
Resident Services Coordinator
Christ Church Harbor Apartments
09.2013 - 08.2023
- Developed lifestyle programs based on residents’ backgrounds to promote active aging.
- Organized educational seminars on health, life skills, and local support services.
- Managed volunteer activities and maintained community partnerships.
Director of Activities & Volunteer Services
Frankford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
10.2008 - 08.2012
- Led development of care plans and documentation per federal and state regulations.
- Spearheaded quality assurance for dementia care and trained staff across departments.
- Managed departmental budget and supervised a team of six staff.
Assistant Program Director (Consultant)
Maryland Ave. Medical Adult Day Care
02.2006 - 10.2009
- Supervised 25 employees across clinical, transportation, and dietary services.
- Collaborated with state agencies to deliver health and wellness initiatives.
- Oversaw program development and safety compliance.
Admissions Coordinator & Marketing Team Leader
Overlea Health and Rehabilitation Center
07.2004 - 02.2007
- Coordinated admissions and served as liaison between hospitals and care facility.
- Built community partnerships to support census growth and outreach initiatives.
- Organized marketing and community education events.
Dementia Unit Manager
Brightview Assisted Living
07.2002 - 07.2004
- Provided care and enrichment programming for memory-impaired residents.
- Led care planning and family communication initiatives.
- Facilitated family support groups and educational sessions.
Education
Certificate - Healthcare Management
The Community College of Baltimore County
Essex, MD05-2017
Skills
- Experienced in Microsoft Office suite applications
- Proficient in electronic medical records management
- Community-focused newsletter creation
- Scheduling tool proficiency
Certification
- Certified Activity Professional, NCCAP — Valid through Jan 2026
- Certified Dementia Practitioner, NCCDP — Valid through Apr 2027
- CPR Certification
- Valid Driver’s License — Exp. Sep 2029
Timeline
Activities Director (Consultant)
Heritage at Augsburg
08.2024 - Current
Resident Services Coordinator
Christ Church Harbor Apartments
09.2013 - 08.2023
Director of Activities & Volunteer Services
Frankford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
10.2008 - 08.2012
Assistant Program Director (Consultant)
Maryland Ave. Medical Adult Day Care
02.2006 - 10.2009
Admissions Coordinator & Marketing Team Leader
Overlea Health and Rehabilitation Center
07.2004 - 02.2007
Dementia Unit Manager
Brightview Assisted Living
07.2002 - 07.2004
Certificate - Healthcare Management
The Community College of Baltimore County
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