AMY SCOFIELD

• Develop and implement engaging, person-centered activities for residents with dementia, promoting social interaction, mental stimulation, and overall well-being.
• Work closely with caregivers and healthcare professionals to ensure tailored care and enrichment plans for each resident.
• Lead group activities, including memory exercises, music therapy, and creative expression, encouraging cognitive stimulation while addressing the challenges of dementia.
• Create meaningful one-on-one interactions with residents, fostering a compassionate and supportive environment.
• Manage a team of caregivers and activity coordinators, ensuring smooth operations and high-quality care.
• Cultivate a warm and positive atmosphere, focusing on dignity and respect for all residents.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Continuously educate and train staff on best practices for dementia care.
• Collaborate with families to understand each resident’s unique preferences and needs.
• Develop innovative programs to enhance the quality of life for residents.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, particularly in empathetic environments.
• Experienced in developing programs that promote cognitive and emotional well-being.
• Excellent organization, time management, and multitasking capabilities.
• Ability to work with complex, sensitive situations requiring patience and problem-solving.

• Provided individual health coaching to help clients optimize personal choices.
• Built strong relationships with members to promote health, wellness and available services.
• Helped clients set and achieve health and wellness goals.
• Demonstrated safe and correct forms for each exercise and piece of equipment.
• Designed and executed individual and small group exercise fitness programs and regimens.
• Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
• Screened clients and performed client assessments.
• Designed and implemented seven fitness classes per week, including Full Body Strength, Zumba Gold and Aqua Zumba classes.

Coordinated assigned programs and supervised staff in specified areas of Y Total Health, which included wellness, fitness, active older adults, strength training and youth fitness.

• Successfully created and lead seniors activities and connections group.
• Responsible for recruiting, training and supervising volunteer and paid staff.
• Developed special events and seasonal wellness programs for members.
• Assisted with development and management of departments budget.
• Maintained records related to program.
• Lead wellness programming, health consultations and off YMCA site programs.

• Plans for and instructs wellness/fitness and/or related classes following Association standards and guidelines.
• Observes and discusses individual progress with participants.
• Develops positive relationships with participants and facilitates relationships among participants and members.
• Provides motivational support and guidance.
• Sets up and takes down class equipment.
• Accurately maintains related records to meet individual fitness needs.
• Designed enjoyable and innovative customized training programs based upon fitness goals.
• Created personal training programs that addressed specific injuries or health problems.
• Educated clients on effective ways to exercise while on business travel, at home and on vacation.

• Educated clients about the long term health benefits of balanced diets and exercise programs.
• Instructed clients in proper meal preparations and diet therapies.
• Led educational presentations on topics of nutrition and wellness.
• Interviewed clients to analyze dietary habits and overall health.
• Designed enjoyable and innovative customized training programs based upon fitness goals.

Cultivated positive relationships with class participants by teaching a variety of challenging and entertaining group fitness classes.