Ashar Abbasi
Elmhurst
Summary
Dynamic Recreation Leader with a proven track record in activity planning, group supervision, and effective communication. Committed to enhancing resident engagement through innovative recreational programs and exceptional customer service.
Friendly and personable group leader gifted in helping participants of all skill levels enjoy and engage in activities. Effective keeping everyone safe and events fun for all involved.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Recreation Leader
Dry Harbor Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center
Middle Village, NY
04.2020 - 02.2026
- Organized and led recreational activities to enhance resident engagement and social interaction.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to develop tailored programs addressing individual resident needs.
- Trained and mentored new team members on best practices for activity facilitation and safety protocols.
- Assessed resident preferences to create diverse activity schedules promoting physical and mental well-being.
- Facilitated communication between residents, families, and staff to ensure alignment on care and recreational goals.
- Monitored participation levels and adjusted activities based on resident interests and feedback trends.
- Boosted community engagement by organizing special events, such as sports tournaments and cultural celebrations.
- Engaged participants in recreational activities and team-building exercises.
- Scheduled events in recreation facilities and monitored facility conditions.
- Increased program attendance through effective marketing strategies, including social media promotion and flyer distribution.
- Led outdoor expeditions that increased participants' appreciation for nature and outdoor activities.
- Assisted in preparing recreational materials and supplies for each activity.
- Collaborated with other recreation staff in developing new recreational activities.
- Monitored participation in recreational activities to provide assistance to participants.
- Planned weekly activities schedule for assigned group and facilitated smooth transitions for on-time arrival.
- Ordered and maintained all recreational equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Middle College High School
Long Island City, NYSkills
- Customer service skills
- Computer skills
- Schedule management
- Safety awareness
- Activity planning
- Safety monitoring
- Recreation programming
- Physical fitness
- Activity planning and coordination
- Recreational program planning
- Scheduling events and programs
- Event planning
- Emotional support
- Group supervision
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Calendar management
- Group recreation
- Activities of daily living
- Teamwork
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Organizational skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Effective communication
- Active listening
- Team building
- Self motivation
- Analytical thinking
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Recreation Leader
Dry Harbor Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center
04.2020 - 02.2026
High School Diploma -
Middle College High School