JOYCE SIMARD, M.S.W.
2337 Dekan Lane
Land O' Lakes, Florida
813-909-0539
joycesimard@earthlink.net
Resume Selected Major Presentations Major Publications
EDUCATION
1983 M.S.W., University of Minnesota, Minnesota
1982 Internship, Hertfordshire Social Service, Hatfield, England
1978 B.A. Sociology/Social Work, Ithaca College, Ithaca, New York, Summa Cum Laude
EXPERIENCE
2001 - present Geriatric Consultant, Land O' Lakes, Florida.
Provides consultation services to skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.
Professional speaker for health care related organizations.
Developing Namaste, a holistic program for people with advanced dementia.
2002-2003 Morningside Management, Leesburg, Virginia
Queen of Life Enrichment
Full-time consultant for assisted living management company. Developed and installed the Memory Enhancement Program in six assisted living communities. Implemented the Life Enrichment Program and Memory Lane Program for the company. Presented marketing events and professional seminars and was a member of the senior management team for long-term company development.
1997 - 2001 Carematrix Corporation, Needham, Massachusetts
Vice President, Alzheimer's and Residential Services
Responsible for developing programs and services for Sara's Garden, the CareMatrix Alzheimer's Special Care Centers. Responsible for writing the Alzheimer's policies and procedures. Provided training programs for facility staff. Supported the marketing department through public relations events and seminars. Seminars included topics of interest to caregivers, professionals, referral sources, clergy and police officers. Provided public relations support through radio and television appearances. Gave interviews to newspaper publications. Wrote articles for professional and caregiver publications. Developed the first memory enhancement programs for people with early Alzheimer's disease or Mild Cognitive Impairment. Initiated an Alzheimer's educational program for children.
1994 - 1997 Marriott International, Senior Living Services, Washington, DC
National Director, Alzheimer's and Special Programs
Responsible for writing the Special Care Alzheimer's Centers policies and procedures. Provided training for faculty staff. Developed services and programs for residents in Independent Living, Assisted Living and Health Care Communities. Developed standards of care for the activities department and social services staff. Wrote the Alzheimer's Day Program and Our Place, a special activity program for health care residents with dementia. Devised the "Lifestyle Approach" for activity programming.
1993 - 1994 Manor HealthCare Corporation, Silver Spring, Maryland
National Director, Alzheimer's Services
Responsible for providing clinical support, training and education, product development, and marketing for Alzheimer's services. Monitored customer satisfaction and program integrity nationwide.
1990 - 1993 The Hillhaven Corporation, Lexington, Massachusetts
Regional Specialty Program Consultant
Responsible for special program development, including market and financial feasibility, program implementation, quality assurance and program development in thirteen states. Present workshops and seminars to various professional organizations. Provided training to facility staff. Implemented Alzheimer's Special Care Units, established a Hospice Palliative Program, designed and was the lead author on the Alzheimer's Activity Manual. Implemented the Stroke Recovery Program.
1986 - 1989 ARA Living Centers, Houston, Texas
Corporate Director of Social Service and Activity Programs
Responsible for Activity and Social Service programs in 26 nursing homes. Supervised eight activity and social service consultants. Wrote the social service and activity manuals. Produced a monthly publication for activity directors, and a quarterly publication for social workers. Worked with and assisted corporate marketing and public relations departments special projects. Developed annual "Trick or Treat" Safety Program, Expanded Junior/Senior Games to 85% of ARA Living Centers, developed and co-authored Social Service manual, assisted with the development and implementation of a Huntington's Disease Unit and developed Alzheimer's Units, Rehab Programs and the private pay "Silver Key Club."
1983 - 1986 Beverly Enterprises, Heritage Division, Rockville, Maryland
Assistant Coordinator, Resident Activities and Social Services
Consultation to Social Service and Activity Staff in sixty facilities throughout the country. Assisted with the development and implementation of revenue enhancing programs.
1979 - 1983 Westwood Nursing Home, St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Director of Social Services
Supervisor for two social workers and one case aid in this 212-bed ICF/SNF facility. Responsible for admissions, discharge, planning, counseling, and in-service presentations. Major accomplishments - wrote and facilitated the first stroke support group and developed and taught a dancing class to the disabled elderly.
1978 - 1979 Reconstruction Home, Ithaca, New York
Social Worker
Responsible for admissions and discharges. Performed all duties and tasks related to social services.