Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Accomplishments
Availability
Timeline
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Emma Higgins

Franklin Square,NY

Summary

Dedicated Recreation Assistant skilled at setting up spaces and preparing supplies for wide-ranging activities. Helps participants complete activities with fun, safe mindset. Always pursuing opportunities to better engage individuals in activities and improve program operations.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Recreation Assistant

Esplanade of Woodmere
Woodmere, New York
04.2025 - Current
  • Assisted in organizing recreational activities for residents and families.
  • Facilitated memory care activities as a recreation therapist, enhancing cognitive engagement for residents.
  • Engaged residents in social games and activities to promote interaction.
  • Connected personally with residents to improve participation and enjoyment.

Concierge

Esplanade of Woodmere
Woodmere, New York
04.2025 - Current
  • Greeted visitors and directed them to appropriate departments.
  • Handled mail distribution and managed outgoing correspondence efficiently.
  • Answered incoming calls, redirected callers to the appropriate personnel or department and took messages as needed.

Recreation Assistant

The Grand Pavilion For Rehabilitation & Nursing At Rockville Centre
Rockville Centre, New York
12.2023 - 01.2025
  • Assisted in organizing recreational activities for residents.
  • Facilitated daily exercise programs to promote resident health.
  • Connected personally with residents to improve participation and enjoyment.

Education

Kellenberg Memorial High School
Uniondale, NY

Skills

  • Recreation management
  • Memory care activities
  • Communication skills
  • Resident engagement
  • CPR certified

Certification

  • CPR Certification
  • Caring for Caregivers of People Living With Dementia

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual

Accomplishments

  • Honor Roll

Availability

I’m currently a high school student, which allows me to work full-time during the summer and school breaks. Once the school year starts, I’m available on weekends and on weekdays after school hours. I’m committed to managing both my education and work responsibly.

Timeline

Recreation Assistant

Esplanade of Woodmere
04.2025 - Current

Concierge

Esplanade of Woodmere
04.2025 - Current

Recreation Assistant

The Grand Pavilion For Rehabilitation & Nursing At Rockville Centre
12.2023 - 01.2025

Kellenberg Memorial High School