Emily Laine
Boston,MA
Summary
Experienced professional with many years assisting with community program design and execution. Worked with other staff members to design and implement programs and assess individual limitations and promote continued improvement. Passionate about helping others maintain and increase quality of life.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Activities Director
Julia Ruth House
Westwood, New Jersey
06.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented a wide variety of recreational activities for all skill levels.
- Organized and facilitated special events, such as holiday parties, picnics, and other community gatherings.
- Provided guidance to staff members in order to ensure the successful execution of activities.
- Assessed the needs of participants and developed programs that met those needs.
- Maintained accurate records of program attendance, participant feedback, and other relevant data.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable safety regulations while organizing activities.
- Researched new ideas for innovative activities that would be beneficial to participants.
- Served as a liaison between facility administration and activity participants.
- Supervised volunteers during special events or when staffing levels were low.
- Facilitated communication between staff members in order to maintain consistent programming standards across departments.
- Set up plans and oversaw daily activities like bingo, musical events and plays.
- Evaluated recreational service options in light of collective and individual needs and interest of guests, balancing practical benefit and resident enjoyment in activity selection.
- Assisted residents with functional limitations during activities programs and provided encouragement to develop morale and facilitate long-term improvement.
- Created and managed events for participants.
- Developed and implemented recreational programs providing therapeutic benefit to residents, incorporating psycho-social, physical and cognitive considerations to maximize impact.
- Managed daily exercise programs to support physical strength and mental dexterity.
- Modeled activities programming for guests to engage in normal social and other daily pursuits, striving to improve quality of life through increased aptitude.
- Planned special community events around holidays to invite attendance from staff and family members, incorporating into activities to foster sense of community.
- Designed and led activities in crafts, music and sports.
Personal Care Assistant
Matthew Bruckshaw
Weymouth, Massachusetts
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted in feeding when needed.
- Administered medication under supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted physical therapists with exercises designed to increase strength, coordination, balance and flexibility.
- Participated in recreational activities with clients such as reading books, playing cards or board games.
- Ensured safety of patients by monitoring environment and responding promptly to any emergency situations that may arise.
- Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
- Utilized adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers or canes as needed.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Met with various caregivers to promote continuous professional development and implement quality treatment strategies.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation And Disability Studies
Springfield College
Springfield, MA05-2022
Skills
- Senior activities experience
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Organization and Time Management
- Diabetes Care
- Fall prevention
- Behavior redirection
- Behavioral Management
- Recreational Activities
- Personal hygiene management
- Compassionate client care
- Dementia Care
- Rehabilitation Exercise
Timeline
Assistant Activities Director
Julia Ruth House
06.2022 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Matthew Bruckshaw
06.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation And Disability Studies
Springfield College