Anita E. McDowell
Upper Marlboro, MD ***** ***.*************@*****.***
301-***-**** (C)
I am interested in working with your company at Largo Nursing and Rehab as the full-time Activity Assistant. I currently have over 14 years experience working in the healthcare field which includes working as an Activity Assistant, Geriatric Nursing Assistant and an Activity Director. Within my 13 years of experience working in the healthcare industry, I worked as an Geriatric Nursing Assistant for 3 years and a Activity Assistant 10 years and currently working as an Activity Director for 7 months.
Work Experience:
Activity Director
Genesis Waugh Chapel-Gambrills, MD
January 2020- Current
- create monthly calendars to meet the needs of the residents, careplans, MDS, Assessments, ordering supplies, and supervisor staffing
Activity Assistant
Future Care Capital Region - Landover, MD
September 2018 to January 2020
- provides activities to resident to enhance simulation. Implementation the duties of the Activity director which consist of Triva, group programming, arts and crafts, physical exercise.
Recreational Therapist / Activity Assistant
Patuxent River Rehabilitation - Laurel, MD November 2013 to September 2018
Activity assistant
Larkin Chase Health Care - Bowie, MD
April 2005 to October 2013
-Provide treatment services to help individuals reduce depression, stress, and anxiety,Arts and crafts, Music, Dance and movement Maintain emotional well being of the patients Sensory stimulation.
Nursing Assistant (GNA)
MARINER HEALTH - Laurel, MD
March 2002 to March 2005
-Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff leader. Perform duties, such as feed, bathe, dress, and groom.
Answer patients call signals, Clean rooms, Turn and re-position patients, assist in clothing andbathing patients daily grooming.
Sales Associate/Cashier
PARTY CO - Laurel, MD
May 2000 to January 2002
- inventory, running the cash register, and delivering prompt customer service.
Cashier/Customer Service
LEDO PIZZA - Laurel, MD
February 1997 to April 2000
-Greet and seat guest
Handle guest complaints with follow up to ensure guest satisfaction,Operate cash register ensuring accuracy.
Retail Sales Associate/Cashier
DEB CLOTHING - Laurel, MD
April 1995- January 1997 fast and friendly services; Have the knowledge of policies and procedures related to cash register operations; work diligently to keep the store clean, safe and accessible to customers.
FASHION BUG CLOTHING - Laurel, MD
January 1994 to March 1995
Helped customers choose and purchase the items that best suited their unique taste; provided excellent customer service, sold woman's apparel, and expertly discussed the features.
Education:
High School Diploma
LARGO HIGH SCHOOL 1993 - Largo, MD
Certifications and Licenses:
Activity Director Certification (ADC)
Mepap 1 and Mepap 2