Assistant Staff

**** **** ******** ** #*** Richmond, Virginia ****0 571-***-**** *********@***.***

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SUMMARY

● Created and implemented activity programs designed to enhance the well-being of residents.

● Developed activity programs inside and outside of the organization to promote the involvement of all residents.

● Cultivated necessary communication with management and coworkers for the organization’s needs.

● Attained self-fulfillment assisting individual residents in their unique aging journey. SKILLS

■ Customer Service

■ Creativity

■ Communication

■ Event Planning

■ HIPAA Compliance

■ Time Management

■ Willingness to learn

■ Problem Solving

■ Budgeting

■ Staff Training

■ Teamwork

■ Empathy

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

CPR Certified

Attained safe and professionally decorated areas for senior living areas

Demonstrated knowledge in resident behavior and notified nurses of any observed changes in health

Completed training to achieve person-centered care EXPERIENCE

Falcons Landing - Sterling, VA

2020 -2021

Activities Assistant

■ Train and supervise the activities staff to ensureprograms were performed efficiently and effectively.

■ Organize social activities for the intellectual stimulation and psychological well-being of residents during COVID-19.

■ Oversaw the cleanliness and sanitation of activityareas and resources for resident safety.

■ Assist residents with mild and advanced memory loss in meaningful activities which give positive reactions.

■ Create, design, and decorate monthly calendars and newsletters that are easy to view for the visually impaired.

■ Advocate the needs and interests of new residents by discussing options with the resident and the resident’s families for tailored activities.

■ Coach current residents to meet new residents who share the same interest in books, hobbies, and activities. Sunrise Senior Living - Potomac Falls, VA

2016 -2020

Activities Assistant

■ Motivated and assisted residents to participate in exercise, group walks, arts and crafts, and mind games.

■ Administered external social gatherings such as wine tastings, movies, religious services, and senior-specific events.

■ Completed and distributed the daily and monthly activities calendar ahead of schedule for residents to plan on attending.

■ Partnered with other departments to ensure activities were not disrupted during schedule changes.

■ Ensured activities were given to residents who were unable to participate in group activities by providing one-on-one time with them.

■ Coordinated with musicians, entertainers, volunteers, and schools to do activities with and for residents.

■ Supported management and other departments during staff call-outs, staff activities, and company events.

■ Developed and organized daily and monthly social groups during COVID-19 to maintain resident socialization. Pennknoll Village Nursing Home - Everett, PA

2013 -2016

Activities Assistant

■ Recorded each resident’s participation and attendance to make sure everyone was getting equal attention.

■ Coordinated activities to be convenient times for resident’s and staff ’s schedules.

■ Facilitated meetings with residents about necessary changes or updates they would like within activities. EDUCATION

Loudoun County High School, Leesburg, Virginia 1981 Academic Diploma

REFERENCES

Tara Mitchell, Activities Director, Pennknoll Village Nursing Home, Everett, PA 814-***-****

MaryLee Miller 703-***-****

Odessa Criales-Smith 571-***-****

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