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Dedicated Activities Aide with 4 years of experience cultivating healthy, engaging social relationships through thoughtful program development and oversight. Accustomed to working with activities to determine activities budgets and secure necessary supplies and facilities. Well- versed in accessibility methodologies for planning events to accommodate different levels of physical mobility and cognitive engagement.
Motivated and friendly worker with a flexible schedule and willing to work weekends. Dependable with a clean driving record. Work collaboratively with team members and provide excellent customer service.
Spirited Activities Assistant committed to fostering cooperative, purpose- driven environments for improved wellness and social development of participants. Unrivaled supporter of collaborative program planning and streamlined implementation for optimal engagement. Dedicated to developing continuing education programs for sharpening employee skills and sharing best practices for participant interaction and growth. 815-***-****
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Granger, IN 46530
Great customer service
Creative programming
Collaborative working with
coworkers and performers
Dedicated and loyal and
committed
Positive attitude and outlook
Able to work alone
Raised money and shaved head
for St. Baldricks, 2016Worked
with McHenry Storytelling Guild
and started Stories on the Square,
1997-2001.Volunteered with
McHenry's Human Relation
Board, 1996-1999.Volunteered
with Big Brother/Big Sister in
Kalamazoo, Michigan 1983-
1985.Participated in the
Kalamazoo Community Task
Force on Teen Pregnancy 1983-
1985.Volunteered with Easter
ACTIVITIES AIDE Jan 2021 - Current
Cass County Care Medical Facility
Works well with low-functioning, non-verbal residents Certified feeder
Able to develop professional relationship with residents' families. YOUNG PEOPLES' ASSOCIATE LIBRARIAN Jan 2009 - Jan 2020 Cary Area Public Library District
Lead a book discussion group for children
Develop and implement programs focused on helping children learn about science in a fun and exciting way through hands-on activities
Assist selectors in choosing materials for the children's, teen, and adult movies collections.
YOUNG PEOPLES' ASSOCIATE LIBRARIAN Jan 1996 - Jan 2019 McHenry Public Library
Develop and implement programs for preschool aged children Partner with local preschools to assist in providing a fun and educational environment for students through outreach services such as storytime
Education
Seals in St. Joseph, Michigan,
working with a one year old
quadriplegic boy 1982.
Developed and implemented the Preschool Fair and the Director's Meet and Greet.
ADOLESCENT & ADULT COUNSELOR Jan 1996 - Jan 2009
Centegra Specialty Hospital
Worked with patients one-on-one and in a group setting Provided a caring, nurturing, and safe environment in which patients were able to share their issues.
CAREGIVER Jan 1990 - Jan 2000
Private Residence
Provided care for two girls, ages five and six
Enriched their lives through entertaining and educational activities Aided parents to enforce appropriate disciplinary actions. CHILDCARE COUNSELOR Jan 1986 - Jan 1990
Lakeside Boys & Girls Residential Home
Collaborated with counselors to provide care to resident children Used the token system to reinforce positive behavior with emotionally impaired residents.
Dec 2005
McHenry Community College