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Bonnie Richardson

Franklin,NH

Summary

Dynamic Recreational Therapist with a proven track record at NHVH, enhancing resident well-being through specialized, engaging activities and comprehensive care. Excelled in social skills development and disability awareness, significantly improving patient engagement and satisfaction. Expert in special events planning, demonstrating exceptional organizational and interpersonal abilities. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills .Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Recreational Therapist

NHVH
11.2023 - Current
  • Recorded and monitored patient progress to document responses to therapy.
  • Partnered across departments to run smooth, professional events and activities.
  • Documented overall well-being of residents and progress to evaluate activities for enjoyment and efficacy.
  • Coordinated, planned, developed and implemented activities designed to enrich lives of assisted living residents.
  • Encouraged, supported and assisted residents with activities and documented activity attendance and degree of involvement.
  • Prepared rooms, equipment and supplies and maintained clean activity area to foster welcoming environment and maximize participation.
  • Organized and oversaw special events such as birthday parties, tournaments and team-building activities.

Personal Caregiver

Age At Home
06.2023 - 07.2024
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.

Personal Caregiver

Comfort Keepers
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.

Education

Associate of Applied Science -

Hester College
Concord, NH

Certified Activity Director - Activity Director

UNH
Concord, NH

Associate of Science - Biology And Anatomy

NHTI
Concord, NH
07.2008

Skills

  • Social Skills Development
  • Age-Appropriate Activities
  • Special events planning
  • Disability Awareness

Timeline

Recreational Therapist

NHVH
11.2023 - Current

Personal Caregiver

Age At Home
06.2023 - 07.2024

Personal Caregiver

Comfort Keepers
06.2022 - 06.2023

Associate of Applied Science -

Hester College

Certified Activity Director - Activity Director

UNH

Associate of Science - Biology And Anatomy

NHTI
Bonnie Richardson