Special Recreation Aide
Chicago Park District
Chicago, IL
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted participants with disabilities in daily activities, fostering independence and self-confidence.
- Designed adaptive activities that enhanced inclusivity and engagement for all participants.
- Coordinated communication between families and park staff to ensure alignment on participants needs and progress.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills in working with adults and children with various disabilities.
- Built strong rapport with participants, fostering trust through empathy, patience, and understanding of unique challenges and strengths.
- Enhanced understanding by using sign language for effective communication.
- Provided bathroom and changing assistance to ensure comfort and dignity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.