Deborah Silberbauer
Lake In The Hills,IL
Summary
Dynamic Activities Assistant with senior living experience at Arden Rose Senior Living, skilled in creative planning and relationship building. Enhanced resident engagement through innovative programs, fostering community connections and improving emotional well-being. Proven ability to adapt activities to diverse needs, ensuring high satisfaction and participation in enriching events.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Activities Assistant
ARDEN ROSE SENIOR LIVING
07.2025 - 03.2026
- Assisted in coordinating daily activities and events for residents.
- Supported implementation of engaging programs to enhance resident socialization.
- Collaborated with staff to ensure smooth operation of recreational schedules.
- Provided one-on-one support to residents, fostering meaningful connections.
- Organized materials needed for activities, ensuring readiness and efficiency.
- Helped communicate changes in schedules and events to residents and families.
- Monitored resident participation and provided feedback for program improvement.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss activity planning and resident needs.
- Supported emotional well-being of residents with personalized one-on-one interactions and attentive care during activities.
- Enhanced resident engagement by organizing and leading diverse activities such as arts, crafts, games, and outings.
- Promoted cognitive health by designing mentally stimulating activities such as trivia games, puzzles, and memory exercises.
- Planned, coordinated, and implemented activities to address needs of participants with varying abilities.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to improve quality of life for residents.
- Provided clear communication to staff, residents, and family members regarding upcoming events and any necessary accommodations or modifications needed for participation.
- Communicated with family members and other caregivers to provide updates on well-being and care of residents.
- Engaged residents through events, small groups, and personal attention.
- Scheduled movies, entertainment, and other special events.
- Promoted exceptional quality of life for residents by innovating, organizing, and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.
- Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities, and confidence.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between activities through efficient set-up and break-down procedures, minimizing downtime for participants.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of each activity based on participant feedback and adjusted programming accordingly for increased satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness standards within activity spaces through diligent organization efforts and adherence to infection control protocols.
- Managed inventory of activity supplies, ensuring adequate materials were available for planned events while adhering to budget constraints.
- Cultivated a positive atmosphere within the facility by creating an engaging calendar filled with varied recreational offerings that appealed to different interests.
- Documented preferences and helped develop relevant activities.
- Assisted with physical therapy exercises to help residents regain strength and mobility.
- Documented resident progress in charts and records, providing accurate information to assist with ongoing care plans and evaluations.
- Pioneered community garden project, promoting physical activity and social interaction among residents.
- Led team meetings to brainstorm innovative activity ideas, keeping program dynamic and engaging.
- Enhanced residents' social engagement by organizing and leading daily recreational activities.
Activities Assistant
Alden Estates
HUNTLEY
02.2020 - 07.2025
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability when faced with unforeseen circumstances or changes to scheduled programming, ensuring a consistently enjoyable experience for residents.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive activity plans addressing the diverse needs of each resident.
- Assisted in training new staff members on proper procedures for conducting activities while maintaining a safe environment for residents.
- Evaluated supplies and requested purchases to meet activity plans.
- Improved residents'' physical wellbeing by coordinating exercise programs tailored to individual abilities and needs.
- Planned and prepared meals to supply residents with nutritious and appealing meals.
- Maximized budget efficiency, negotiating with vendors for cost-effective supplies and services.
- Fostered positive, energetic environment, leading to increased participation in group events.
- Improved patient well-being with tailored therapeutic activities based on individual health profiles.
- Facilitated inter-departmental collaboration, resulting in holistic care plans that include recreational therapy.
- Fostered sense of community and belonging, organizing group outings that connected residents with wider community.
- Evaluated program success, adjusting strategies to meet changing needs and preferences.
- Streamlined activity planning processes for efficiency, allowing for more personalized resident attention.
- Enhanced residents' cognitive skills with specially designed brain games and puzzles.
- Increased resident satisfaction, meticulously planning activities that catered to wide range of interests.
- Coordinated special events to celebrate cultural diversity, enriching community's cultural awareness.
- Sourced new entertainment options, diversifying activities calendar to maintain high interest levels.
Education
High School Diploma -
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, ILSkills
- Senior living experience
- Relationship building
- Resident support
- Customer service
- Flexibility
- Creative planning
- Documentation skills
- Calendar management
- Schedule coordination
- Mobility assistance
- Enrichment program development
- Event coordination
- Group dynamics
- Family relationship development
- Physical assistance
- Senior activities experience
- Emotional support
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Activity coordination
- Activity planning
- Customer and Service-oriented
- Enrichment activities
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making
- Scheduling events and programs
- Activity oversight
- Treatment goal assessment
- Activities of daily living
- Dietary restrictions
- Emergency response
- Routine Inspections
- Program facilitation
- Special needs client assistance
- Field trip supervision
Timeline
Activities Assistant
ARDEN ROSE SENIOR LIVING
07.2025 - 03.2026
Activities Assistant
Alden Estates
02.2020 - 07.2025
High School Diploma -
McHenry County College