Objective

Seeking a rewarding role where I can use my experience and knowledge within the geriatric recreational development field.

Education

Master of Social Work, Fordham University, West Harrison, NY May 2018

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Andrus Scholar

Student Congress representative

Phi Kappa Phi

EXPERIENCE

Riverside Adult Day Center –Activities Assistant 9/2018 - Current

Assist recreational director with activities such as reading, singing, educational, and games.

Help distribute lunch and snacks to the clients.

St John’s Episcopal Church (Over 60 Club) 5/2018 - Current

Helped with the coordination of fundraising

Assisted clients with recreational activities

Regal Care – Recreational Director Assistant – Greenwich, CT 5/2017- 8/ 2017

Helped distribute lunch to the clients

Assisted the manager with setting up and executing activates for the clients.

Puppies of Westport - Manager’s Assistant Norwalk, CT 10/2016- 1/2017

Updated records to comply with State of CT pet store laws.

Counseled customers on breeds for purchase for their needs

RF Tutoring and PCA Services - Personal Care Aide / Tutor - Newtown 1/2007 – 1/2009

Provided personal care and tutoring services with an autistic child

Assisted with the completion of homework assignments, recreational activities, and preparation.

Yonkers Office of the Aging 1/2008-1/2009

Engaged older adults by providing nutritional services in their home.

New York Presbyterian Hospital Mental Health Worker – White Plains, NY 1/2006 – 1/2007

Assisted in the rehabilitation of individuals with eating disorders

Lead meal processing groups, ensuring patient safety and their compliance with treatment plan.

Four Winds Psychiatric Hospital - Mental Health Worker – Katonah, NY 6/2003 – 9/2006

Assisted with in-patient rehabilitation for individuals ages 5 through adulthood

Collaborated with the multidisciplinary team and developed and implemented treatment plans

Maintain patient safety, and assist with de-escalation of patient behaviors

Documenting progress/daily activities in patient records

Supervising patients needing one-to-one care

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