Austin Lowe
Davisville,WV
Summary
Dynamic Activities Assistant with senior living experience at Willows Nursing Home, adept at enhancing resident engagement through creative planning and relationship building. Skilled in organizing enriching activities that promote cognitive health and social integration, while providing emotional support. Committed to fostering a vibrant community and ensuring exceptional quality of life for all residents.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Activities Assistant
Willows Nursing Home
Parkersburg, WV
02.2021 - Current
- Supported emotional well-being of residents with personalized one-on-one interactions and attentive care during activities.
- Enhanced resident engagement by organizing and leading diverse activities such as arts, crafts, games, and outings.
- Promoted cognitive health by designing mentally stimulating activities such as trivia games, puzzles, and memory exercises.
- Planned, coordinated, and implemented activities to address needs of participants with varying abilities.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to improve quality of life for residents.
- Provided clear communication to staff, residents, and family members regarding upcoming events and any necessary accommodations or modifications needed for participation.
- Communicated with family members and other caregivers to provide updates on well-being and care of residents.
- Engaged residents through events, small groups, and personal attention.
- Promoted exceptional quality of life for residents by innovating, organizing, and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.
- Scheduled movies, entertainment, and other special events.
- Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities, and confidence.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between activities through efficient set-up and break-down procedures, minimizing downtime for participants.
- Increased social interaction among residents through facilitating group activities and fostering a sense of community.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability when faced with unforeseen circumstances or changes to scheduled programming, ensuring a consistently enjoyable experience for residents.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of each activity based on participant feedback and adjusted programming accordingly for increased satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness standards within activity spaces through diligent organization efforts and adherence to infection control protocols.
- Evaluated supplies and requested purchases to meet activity plans.
- Assisted in training new staff members on proper procedures for conducting activities while maintaining a safe environment for residents.
Education
Welding -
West Virginia University Parkersburg
Parkersburg, WVHigh School Diploma - General Studies
Wirt County High
Elizabeth, WV05.2021
Skills
- Senior living experience
- Relationship building
- Resident support
- Customer service
- Creative planning
- Flexibility
- Documentation skills
- Inclusivity
- Calendar management
- Social integration
- Mobility assistance
- Event planning
- Schedule management
- Project management
- Recordkeeping skills
- Social perceptiveness
- Program development
- Family relationship development
- Arts and crafts planning
- Senior activities experience
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Emotional support
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Activity planning
- Customer and Service-oriented
- Enrichment activities
- Attention to detail
- Daily schedule creation
- Decision-making
- Safety demonstrations
Timeline
Activities Assistant
Willows Nursing Home
02.2021 - Current
Welding -
West Virginia University Parkersburg
High School Diploma - General Studies
Wirt County High