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Berzjay De Cora

Sells,AZ

Summary

Approached each day and unique challenges with enthusiasm, patience, and humor. Multi-talented and knowledgeable of wide range of sports and activities, recreation programs and organized leagues. Talented in gathering needed supplies, securing facilities, and conducting events for community sports organizations.

Overview

6
years of professional experience

Work History

Sells Recreation Center

Recreation Specialist
01.2023 - 02.2024

Job overview

  • Successfully coordinated large-scale community events such as festivals or tournaments that attracted visitors from surrounding regions.
  • Scheduled events in recreation facilities and monitored facility conditions.
  • Maintained inventory of supplies and equipment with established sign-out procedures.
  • Created a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for participants of all ages and abilities in recreational facilities.
  • Ordered and maintained all recreational equipment.
  • Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities and on field trips.

Pisinemo Recreation Center

Recreation Aide
10.2022 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Set up and broke down equipment and supplies used in activities.
  • Assisted in preparing recreational materials and supplies for each activity.
  • Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
  • Monitored participation in recreational activities to provide assistance to participants.
  • Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities and on field trips.

Archie Hendricks Sr. Skilled Nursing Facility

Activity Coordinator
03.2022 - 06.2022

Job overview

  • Developed customized activity plans for diverse groups, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for all participants.
  • Maintained and ordered supplies for activities.
  • Coordinated special events like holiday parties or themed days that fostered a sense of community among participants.
  • Conducted clinical observations in classroom and during activities, noting emotional, and behavioral health.
  • Coordinated, planned, developed and implemented activities designed to enrich lives of assisted living residents.
  • Contributed to resident care planning by participating in assessment, developing service plan goals and maintaining progress notes.
  • Created and maintained detailed reports of daily, weekly and monthly operations.
  • Assigned work to staff, set schedules, and motivated strong performance in key areas.
  • Trained and supervised staff to consistently meet performance goals and customer service standards.
  • Attended facility meetings
  • Attended interviews as well as help with decision making on hiring candidates for the open positions within the facility

Archie Hendricks Sr. Skilled Nursing Facility

Activity Aide
07.2018 - 06.2022

Job overview

  • Visited with residents to enhance sensory stimulation and reality orientation and meet individual needs as outlined in activity care plan.
  • Facilitated community outings for groups of residents, providing opportunities for social integration within the broader community setting.
  • Promoted mental stimulation for residents with memory-focused activities such as puzzles and trivia contests.
  • Documented daily activities and intake in nursing notes, care plans and communication books to fulfill state requirements.
  • Explained rules for games so all parties understood how to take part in entertainment.
  • Fostered strong relationships between staff, residents, and family members through effective communication regarding activity schedules and updates on resident involvement.
  • Trained new Activity Aides on facility protocols and best practices in delivering engaging programming for the resident population.
  • Transported residents on outings to facilitate community activity initiatives.
  • Engaged residents through events, small groups, and personal attention.
  • Scheduled movies, entertainment, and other special events.
  • Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers.

Education

Tohono O’odham High School
Sells Az

05.2018

University Overview

San Simon Elementary

05.2015

University Overview

Skills

  • Activity Planning
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Program Planning
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Reliability
  • Flexibility
  • Effective Communication
  • Social Media Management
  • Patience and Tolerance
  • Social integration

Timeline

Recreation Specialist
Sells Recreation Center
01.2023 - 02.2024
Recreation Aide
Pisinemo Recreation Center
10.2022 - 01.2023
Activity Coordinator
Archie Hendricks Sr. Skilled Nursing Facility
03.2022 - 06.2022
Activity Aide
Archie Hendricks Sr. Skilled Nursing Facility
07.2018 - 06.2022
Tohono O’odham High School
San Simon Elementary
Berzjay De Cora