Alexia Fina
Atkinson
Summary
These work experiences have helped me with excelling in relationship building and activity planning. Enhanced youth engagement through innovative programs and conflict resolution strategies, fostering a safe and inclusive environment. Skilled in critical thinking and maintaining safety standards, dedicated to promoting positive peer interactions and personal growth.Developed interpersonal and communication skills in supportive and empathetic environment. Demonstrated ability to assess client needs and provide effective interventions. Seeking to transition into new field where these transferrable skills can drive impactful and positive outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Leader
YMCA
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Monitored group performance on a regular basis, analyzing data and trends to identify areas for improvement.
- Enhanced youth engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and interactive games into group sessions.
- Cultivated strong communication among group members through team-building exercises and open discussions.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies when necessary, addressing any issues or concerns among group members promptly and effectively.
- Established a safe and inclusive environment during group meetings, ensuring all members felt comfortable sharing their thoughts and opinions.
- Promoted positive peer relationships within the group via icebreakers, collaborative projects, and small-group discussions centered around core values.
- Provided one-on-one guidance to individual members seeking support or advice on personal challenges they were facing.
Counselor Aide
Hampstead Behavioral Hospital
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Assisted clients in overcoming challenges by providing targeted interventions and skill-building exercises.
- Contributed to the development of evidence-based practices by assisting in the evaluation of program effectiveness.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive client information by adhering strictly to established privacy guidelines and ethical standards at all times.
- Fostered strong partnerships with families by involving them in treatment planning processes, ensuring that their input was valued throughout each step of the process.
- Improved client engagement with customized therapeutic activities tailored to their interests and abilities.
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment for clients by enforcing facility policies and procedures consistently across all interactions.
Nurse Assistant
Greystone Farms Assisted Living
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported patient mobility by transferring them from bed to chair or other locations using proper lifting techniques, reducing the risk of injury for both patients and staff members alike during such activities.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills when working alongside fellow nurse assistants, nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals striving towards common goals centered around providing high-quality care tailored specifically towards meeting individual patient needs as they arise throughout course treatment process.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH08-2025
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Middlesex Community College
Lowell, MA05-2023
General Studies
Timberlane Regional High School
Plaistow, NH06-2019
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
- Issue resolution
- Health and safety procedures
- Maintaining safe environment
- Child development
- Enrichment program planning
- Positive attitude
- Safety standards compliance
- Activity planning and leadership
- Decision-making
- Cultural awareness
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Group Leader
YMCA
10.2024 - 02.2025
Counselor Aide
Hampstead Behavioral Hospital
02.2023 - 06.2023
Nurse Assistant
Greystone Farms Assisted Living
06.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Middlesex Community College
General Studies
Timberlane Regional High School
Similar Profiles
Spencer SmithSpencer Smith
Youth Baseball Coach at YMCAYouth Baseball Coach at YMCA
Alexandra LiebeskindAlexandra Liebeskind
Assistant Director at YMCAAssistant Director at YMCA
Payton BerriPayton Berri
Afterschool Childcare Teacher at YMCAAfterschool Childcare Teacher at YMCA
Jacob DeValkJacob DeValk
Youth Coach at YMCAYouth Coach at YMCA
Monica ChavezMonica Chavez
Sandwich Artist at SUBWAY®RestaurantsSandwich Artist at SUBWAY®Restaurants