Alicia Thompson
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Recreation Specialist
80th Street Residence
Manhattan, NY
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement and engagement of patients.
- Trained staff members on conducting events and following safety procedures.
- Created and delivered recreational programs for small and large groups of residents.
- Collaborated with staff to create recreation offerings and facilitated communication about new programs to generate involvement.
- Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities and on field trips.
- Delivered recreational programs to meet needs and preferences of diverse resident population.
Recreation Assistant
New Carlton Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Brooklyn, NY
01.2017 - 02.2021
- Delivered recreational programs to meet needs and preferences of diverse resident population.
- Facilitated interaction in programs by engaging with participants individually to provide encouragement and guidance.
- Collected and analyzed participant feedback to inform program improvements.
- Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities and on field trips.
- Trained staff members on conducting events and following safety procedures.
- Planned weekly activities schedule for assigned group and facilitated smooth transitions for on-time arrival.
Recreation Leader
Carmel Richmond Nursing Home
Staten Island, NY
08.2014 - 11.2016
- Planned and evaluated recreation and athletic programs with recreation director to support community.
- Tracked program spending, enrollments and attendance to produce monthly reports for program director.
- Coordinated staff volunteers to supervise events and facilitate scheduled activities.
- Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities and on field trips.
- Trained staff members on conducting events and following safety procedures.
- Prepared and submitted reports and charts to treatment team to reflect patient reactions and evidence of progress or regression.
Activities Assistant
Sea Crest Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Brooklyn, NY
02.2012 - 06.2014
- Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities and confidence.
- Promoted exceptional quality of life for residents by innovating, organizing and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.
- Planned, coordinated and implemented activities to address needs of participants with varying abilities.
- Documented preferences and helped develop relevant activities.
- Planned weekly activities schedule for assigned group and facilitated smooth transitions for on-time arrival.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brooklyn School For Music & Theater
Brooklyn, NY06.2007
Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Therapy planning
- Patient evaluations
- Activity Organization
- Organization and Time Management
- Activity Planning and Coordination
- Recreational Program Planning
Timeline
Recreation Specialist
80th Street Residence
04.2021 - 02.2022
Recreation Assistant
New Carlton Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
01.2017 - 02.2021
Recreation Leader
Carmel Richmond Nursing Home
08.2014 - 11.2016
Activities Assistant
Sea Crest Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
02.2012 - 06.2014
High School Diploma -
Brooklyn School For Music & Theater