Cameron Brown
Chetopa,KS
Summary
Activity Specialist supervises and participates with residents during large and small group activities, including arts and crafts, games, team building, mealtime, and group discussion. Possesses working knowledge of safety and emergency procedures, exercises sound judgment, and reports unsafe conditions to supervisor immediately. Communicates effectively and exhibits a professional attitude portraying values of caring, honesty, responsibility, and respect with staff, parents, and children.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
MHDDT/Activity Specialist
Parsons State Hospital And Training Center
2023.07 - 2024.08
- Cultivated a welcoming and inclusive culture based on core program values
- Enforced safety rules to mitigate accidents and risks to participants
- Kept recreational facilities clean, organized, and ready for use
- Maintained up-to-date forms and activity schedules, distributing information in digital and physical form
- Dedicated opportunities to encourage participants to nurture soft skills
- Responded to emergencies with basic wound care and other first aid treatments
- Planned and directed special activities and events
- Scheduled use of facilities and equipment to guarantee availability
- Served as mentor to an assigned group of participants, routinely providing 1:1 support and feedback
- Employed excellent money-handling abilities to check and balance individuals' debit cards daily
Cook
Quapaw Casino
2022.01 - 2023.07
- Readied ingredients in advance to reduce loads during rush periods
- Followed established recipes to prepare and cook menu items
- Complied with portioning requirements to adhere to budget and minimize waste
- Accepted special requests from guests and prepared food to meet demands
- Cooked items to correct temperatures to minimize the risk of food-borne illness
- Kept kitchen operations running smoothly with expert grill maintenance and operation
- Paid close attention to presentation, producing attractive dishes in line with restaurant standards
- Managed simultaneous cooking tasks to promptly deliver high-quality food
Caretaker/Activity Specialist
Chetopa Manor
2016.12 - 2021.11
- Maintained resident confidentiality and followed HIPAA guidelines
- Utilized patient tracking software to accurately document provided care
- Checked vital signs and weight and recorded intake and output information to maintain patient stability
- Reviewed patient dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to facilitate an appropriate diet
- Helped residents perform housekeeping tasks
- Bonded and worked with patients to encourage exercise and therapeutic activity participation
Education
High School Diploma -
Chetopa High School
Chetopa, KS05.2019
Skills
- Activity Coordination
- Conflict Resolution
- Budget Management
- Problem-Solving
- Staff Supervision
- Special Events Management
Timeline
MHDDT/Activity Specialist
Parsons State Hospital And Training Center
2023.07 - 2024.08
Cook
Quapaw Casino
2022.01 - 2023.07
Caretaker/Activity Specialist
Chetopa Manor
2016.12 - 2021.11
High School Diploma -
Chetopa High School