Bernadette Nelson
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Organized life enrichment assistant with experience supporting games, crafts, and social events in senior living settings. Strong skills in recreation coordination, wellness program support, and activity setup. Focused on creating engaging daily experiences and supporting resident participation.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Life Enrichment Assistant
Morningstar Senior Living
Avondale, Arizona
04.2023 - 10.2026
- Engaged residents in games, crafts, and social events to enhance social interaction and well-being.
- Monitored resident participation in memory care activities to ensure meaningful engagement and support.
- Assisted wellness programs and recreation calendar coordination.
- Set up activity spaces and prepared program materials.
Cashier
Royal Oaks Lifecare Community
Sun City, Arizona
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Operated point-of-sale system for dining and service purchases.
- Balanced cash drawer and verified daily payment transactions.
- Processed resident and guest payments at lifecare community cashier station.
Postal Carrier Supervisor
USPS
Glendale
11.1983 - 07.2015
- Delivered USPS mail and parcels along assigned city and rural routes
- Sorted incoming mail for accurate delivery sequence and address matching
- Assisted customers with mail inquiries and address changes at delivery points.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Recreation
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CASkills
- Event planning
- Event facilitation
- Program development
- Activity management
- Cognitive engagement
- Activity assessment
- Resident interaction
- Senior care
- Resident observation
Timeline
Life Enrichment Assistant
Morningstar Senior Living
04.2023 - 10.2026
Cashier
Royal Oaks Lifecare Community
07.2022 - 04.2023
Postal Carrier Supervisor
USPS
11.1983 - 07.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Recreation
California State University, Long Beach