Maria Lopez
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Activities Director
Monterey Healthcare And Wellness Centre
Los Angeles, CA
10.2021 - Current
- Promoted exceptional quality of life for residents by innovating, organizing, and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.
- Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities, and confidence.
- Maintained master calendar and relevant records.
- Scheduled movies, entertainment, and other special events.
- Documented preferences and helped develop relevant activities.
- Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement, and engagement of patients.
- Worked with nursing team to identify and document changes in patient mental acuity and physical abilities.
Certified Nursing Assistant
York Healthcare And Wellness Centre
Los Angeles, CA
02.2019 - 10.2021
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Activities Assistant
York Healthcare And Wellness Centre
Los Angeles, Ca
02.2019 - 10.2021
- Engaged residents through events, small groups, and personal attention.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to improve quality of life for residents.
- Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities, and confidence.
- Scheduled movies, entertainment, and other special events.
Activities Director
Crenshaw Nursing Home
Los Angeles, Ca
01.2017 - 02.2019
- Promoted exceptional quality of life for residents by innovating, organizing, and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.
- Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities, and confidence.
- Maintained master calendar and relevant records.
- Scheduled movies, entertainment, and other special events.
- Documented preferences and helped develop relevant activities.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Crenshaw Nursing Home
Los Angeles, Ca
04.2015 - 01.2017
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Paralegal
ICDC College - Huntington Park
Huntington Park, CA09.2010
Skills
- Nursing Assistance
- Creating Activities
- Symptom Documentation
- Group Activities Coordination
- Patient Engagement
- Safety Promotion
- Organizational Skills
- Interdisciplinary Care
Certification
CPR
Pro-ACT
Activities Certificate
Fire Card
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Activities Director
Monterey Healthcare And Wellness Centre
10.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
York Healthcare And Wellness Centre
02.2019 - 10.2021
Activities Assistant
York Healthcare And Wellness Centre
02.2019 - 10.2021
Activities Director
Crenshaw Nursing Home
01.2017 - 02.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Crenshaw Nursing Home
04.2015 - 01.2017
Paralegal
ICDC College - Huntington Park