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Anastacia Athas

Anastacia Athas

Activity Specialist/CNA
Yarmouth Port,MA

Summary

Reliable student/CNA and activities specialist. Enthusiastically pursuing the opportunity to add immediate value to the child life team. Inspired to help others with the aspiration of attending Wheelock to improve patient and family care, satisfaction, and overall experience in the child life profession. Compassionate childhood cancer survivor that knows from personal experience the impact of therapeutic play in helping chronically ill children and their siblings cope; supporter and advocate of survivorship programs and programs offering family resources. Prepared as an experienced caregiver to support families by creating a safe and uplifting space to foster emotional health and well-being throughout chronic illness, injury, trauma, disability, loss and bereavement. Collaborative and proactive team player with strong interpersonal skills; prepared to passionately support families and colleagues of all backgrounds.

Work History

Private Caregiver

Private Employer
Harwich , MA
11.2021 - Current
  • Transport couple to medical appointments as well as organize appointments and communicate with physicians.
  • Provide assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting couple in their nineties.
  • Converse with clients and find activities for individual well being and quality of life, as well as keeping clients mentally alert.
  • Maintain clean, safe and well-organized environment.
  • Document vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
  • Frequently communicate with client family members.
  • Prepare healthy meals to support nutritional and dietary needs.

Private Caregiver

Private Employer
Eastham , MA
09.2021 - Current
  • Engage in conversations with patience and compassion to ensure each client feels appreciated for their individual qualities and characteristics.
  • Provide assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, providing condom catheter care and toileting.
  • Caring for a couple with Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's.
  • Provide overnight care while frequently checking on clients throughout night.
  • Maintain clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Document vitals, behaviors and medications.

Personal Caregiver

Personal Employer
Chatham , MA
07.2021 - 11.2021
  • Involved creative activities into daily schedule such as trivia games and trips to the beach before end of life care became necessary.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patient.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, cooked meals, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Administered medications.
  • Trained new employees and managed team; frequently covered shifts.
  • Ensured the client had physical and emotional needs met, self-esteem and general wellness was priority.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound client to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Provided end of life/hospice care.
  • Assisted wife with any and all needs, especially providing support in bereavement.

Activities Assistent

Maplewood At Brewster
Brewster, MA
06.2020 - 12.2020
  • Prioritized safety and individual wellness of each resident ensuring each day had creative opportunities for quality of life.
  • Implemented inclusivity with an appreciation and respect for all backgrounds and beliefs.
  • Guided group activities and created personalized activities for residents that preferred to stay in their rooms or were bedbound.
  • Ensured each resident was happy and comfortable with joining and participating in activities and recognized if an activity was not enjoyable for everyone.
  • Approached different situations and behaviors on Dementia and Alzheimer's unit.
  • Approached supervisor daily with creative ideas and solutions.
  • Communicated with many families and assisted in visitations and Zoom calls.
  • Organized and coordinated activities and meals for twenty or more residents at a time.

Lifestyle Coordinator/Activities

Life Care Center Of Orlando
Orlando, FL
09.2019 - 06.2020
  • Visited each patient 1:1 everyday to check on their wellness, advocate for their needs and assisted with Zoom calls during the pandemic.
  • Assisted in transporting patients to different activities and outings.
  • Provided emotional support to families and residents.
  • Communicated any concerns or changes pertaining to patients with Activities Director and patient's care team.
  • Became a voice for each patients' personal wants and needs.
  • Documented patient care and assisted supervisor with admission paperwork as well as welcoming patients and families upon arrival.
  • Assisted Activity Director with group activities and holiday events on the units.
  • Welcomed and assisted volunteers.
  • Lead group activities and found creative ways to engage patients in their rooms during height of pandemic.

Volunteer

Give Kids The World Village
Kissimmee, FL
09.2019 - 02.2020
  • Provided developmental play and stimulation for children of many ages.
  • Invited and encouraged children and families to participate and engage in activities and events.
  • Prioritized safety by cleaning and sanitizing all areas and objects used in activities.
  • Delivered happiness and encouragement to children and families for a most pleasurable and memorable experience.
  • Created safe, fun and inviting environments for chronically ill children and their families.
  • Made it a personal responsibility to ensure siblings of chronically ill children were recognized and equally involved in all activities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Acting And Performance

Salem State University
Salem, MA
08.2015 - 05.2016

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Cape Cod Community College
West Barnstable, MA
08.2017 - Current

Work Availability

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Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

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Quote

"It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are"
E. E. Cummings

Timeline

Private Caregiver

Private Employer
11.2021 - Current

Private Caregiver

Private Employer
09.2021 - Current

Personal Caregiver

Personal Employer
07.2021 - 11.2021

Activities Assistent

Maplewood At Brewster
06.2020 - 12.2020

Lifestyle Coordinator/Activities

Life Care Center Of Orlando
09.2019 - 06.2020

Volunteer

Give Kids The World Village
09.2019 - 02.2020

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Cape Cod Community College
08.2017 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Acting And Performance

Salem State University
08.2015 - 05.2016

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