Dedicated, dependable, self-motivated experienced activity assistant seeking full time position. Skilled in multi-tasking, planning and implementing activities in accordance with residents' interests, as well as limitations and strengths. Successful at establishing positive rapport with residents and team members. Excellent record keeping, communication and computer capabilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Life Enrichment Lead
Hamilton Grove Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
05.2021 - Current
Assist director to develop and implement leisure and therapeutic programs for all resident needs, including special events, birthday socials, holiday parties, and family visits.
Inspire residents to build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, cognitive abilities, and confidence to restore and maintain dignity.
Plan, conduct and encourage resident participation in group activities.
Conduct individual room visits, set up technology for family contact and religious services.
Complete supportive documentation for group and individual resident participation.
Interact with dementia unit patients using kinesthetic, cognitive, and memory enhancing activities.
Attend all educational and team building meetings relating to all aspects of resident care.
Escort residents to and from activities, maintaining safety protocols.
Activities Assistant
Atrium Post Acute Care Of Princeton
08.2018 - 03.2020
Encouraged residents at 125 resident unit to build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities, and confidence to maintain and restore dignity.
Engaged dementia patients using kinesthetic, cognitive, and memory enhancing activities.
Maintained records regarding resident participation in all activities with regard to interest and notable information such as injuries or behavioral incidents.
Planned and facilitated daily, weekly, and monthly individual and group activities with both in-house and outside programs to encourage socialization, relaxation, and recreation.
Quality Assurance Rehab Technician/Customer Service Specialist
Ambient Physical Therapy
08.2015 - 08.2018
Assisted therapist, directed and supervised patient exercise treatment plan for 20 patients per day.
Maintained quality assurance/editing treatment plans/files within HIPPA guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History And American Studies
Rider University
Lawrenceville, New Jersey
08.2013
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Middlesex County College
Edison, New Jersey
05.2011
Skills
Strong Resident Relations and Support
Proficient In All MS Office Programs
Office Ally, Point Click Care and Relias
Superior Scheduling and Organization
Kind, Articulate, Pleasant Demeanor
Meticulous Attention To Written Detail
Timeline
Life Enrichment Lead
Hamilton Grove Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
05.2021 - Current
Activities Assistant
Atrium Post Acute Care Of Princeton
08.2018 - 03.2020
Quality Assurance Rehab Technician/Customer Service Specialist
Ambient Physical Therapy
08.2015 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - History And American Studies
Rider University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Middlesex County College
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