Jennifer Cordero
Kunkletown,PA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Life Enrichment
Northampton post acute
Easton, PA
07.2022 - Current
- Implemented and supervised average of 140 monthly activities for 180 residents.
- Initiated partnerships with outside organizations providing recreational opportunities for seniors.
- Performed regular assessments of equipment used for leisure activities to ensure safety standards were met.
- Assisted residents in selecting meaningful leisure activities that promoted independence, self-esteem and social interaction.
- Compiled monthly reports detailing program successes, challenges faced and areas needing improvement.
- Met with residents and asked open-ended questions to determine appropriate types of activities for facility.
- Created a library of resources including books, magazines and videos for use by residents during leisure time activities.
- Conducted assessments of residents' interests, abilities and needs in order to create individualized activity plans.
- Developed special one-on-one programs for when residents were ill or unable to take part in group activities.
- Facilitated group discussions on current events, hobbies or other topics of interest.
- Monitored resident progress towards goals established within their individual activity plans.
- Developed, implemented and evaluated programs to enhance the quality of life for residents.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization to ensure that all programs were running smoothly.
- Provided one-on-one visits with residents who required additional assistance when participating in activities.
- Trained staff members on proper procedures for implementing life enrichment programs.
- Planned and organized special events such as holiday celebrations, birthday parties and outings.
- Maintained a budget and monitored expenses related to life enrichment activities.
- Scheduled and coordinated events and activities.
- Calculated and recorded department expenses and revenue.
- Explained rules and regulations of facilities and entertainment attractions to customers.
- Oversaw workforce schedules and allocated resources in order to achieve project goals.
- Planned, organized or led exercise routines, athletic events or arts and crafts.
- Trained workers in company procedures or policies.
- Assigned tasks and work hours to staff.
Activities Assistant
Brookmont Healthcare Center
Effort, PA
01.2012 - 06.2022
- Facilitated group activities such as bingo, arts and crafts, cooking classes.
- Provided one-on-one assistance with activities for those who needed it.
- Encouraged residents to participate in leisure activities according to their abilities.
- Maintained records of all activity participation.
- Monitored safety and cleanliness during activities.
- Kept activities spaces organized, clean and tidy.
- Participated in special events such as birthday celebrations, holiday parties.
- Developed relationships with families and other members of the community to further enhance recreational opportunities for residents.
- Upheld positive quality of life standards for residents of all ability levels.
- Organized and implemented activities to meet the individual needs of each resident.
- Helped residents participate in activities with basic and advanced mobility support.
- Provided emotional support when necessary during recreational activities.
- Assisted residents with developing and maintaining positive social skills, mental aptitude, confidence and strong interpersonal connections.
- Documented progress notes regarding participant's involvement in recreational programming.
- Organized special trips for residents and accompanied groups throughout each excursion.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pleasant Valley High School
Brodheadsville, PA06-2000
Some College (No Degree) - Social services
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PASkills
- Collaboration
- Volunteer Management
- Issue Resolution
- Documentation
- Activity Planning
- Recordkeeping
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Activity Coordination
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving Abilities
- Written Communication
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Adaptability
- Professional Demeanor
- Staff Training
- Team Building
- Interpersonal Communication
- Decision-Making
- Excellent Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Professionalism
- Team Leadership
- Attention to Detail
- Team Collaboration
- Reliability
- Effective Communication
- Budget Management
Certification
NCCAP certified
Timeline
Director of Life Enrichment
Northampton post acute
07.2022 - Current
Activities Assistant
Brookmont Healthcare Center
01.2012 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Pleasant Valley High School
Some College (No Degree) - Social services
Northampton Community College
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