Jennifer Lousberg
Fond Du Lac County
Brownsville,WI
1
Certification
26
years of professional experience
A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and Certified Personal Trainer with 14 years experience serving the senior population in an activity/life enrichment role. Currently, employed at Fond Du Lac County as an activity aide at Harbor Haven. I have a growth mindset and wanting to explore other areas of occupational therapy.
Work History
Activity Aide
3 Years 6 Months- Design programs to encourage socialization, relaxation and fulfillment
- Leading groups/programs with variety including but not limited to movement, cognitive, sensory, and culinary.
- Actively participates as a member of a team
Exercise and Fitness Specialist
4 Months- Personal training sessions for residents.
- Providing variety of group exercises classes include weights, circuits, and balance, and range of motion programs.
Life Enrichment Specialist
14 Years 3 Months- Coordinated and implemented life enriching, person centered programs for residents using community's dimensions of wellness. With strong appreciation for physical wellness.
- Created/lead fun engaging social, intellectual, emotional programs to participate in. Lead both small group to large groups. One on one interactions for residents.
- Motivated individuals to join group exercise programs for various levels of care, ability and diagnosis.
- Transported and escorted residents to and from programming and on bus trips.
- Factored-in abilities, needs and interests of residents in development of events and programs.
- Programmed groups for all levels of dementia care.
- Completed activity portion of Medicare assessment.
Live-In Caregiver
20 Years- Assisted clients with Activities of Daily Living and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living.
- Promoted positive relationships between clients and myself.
- Coordinated activities to do in the community.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Resident Assistant
2 Years 2 Months- Provided personal care (i.e., grooming, bathing, dressing, oral care, etc.) of residents.
- Observed residents carefully and report changes in condition to supervisor.
- Administered medications to residents.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Skills
Compassionate
Empathetic
Experienced working with People
Resident Engagement
Leading Programs/Groups
Teamwork and Collaboration
Critical Thinking
Scheduling Events and Programs
Certification
NBCOT Certified for Occupational Therapy Assistant-(241942)
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in the State of Wisconsin-(4639-27)
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Personal Trainer-(734697)
Conferences
Teepa Snow Conference in Whitewater, WI 2022
Timeline
Activity Aide
Fond Du Lac County
02.2023 - CurrentRead More
Exercise and Fitness Specialist
Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge
10.2022 - 02.2023Read More
Life Enrichment Specialist
Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge
06.2008 - 09.2022Read More
Resident Assistant
Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge
04.2006 - 06.2008Read More
Live-In Caregiver
Creative Community Living Services
04.2000 - 04.2020Read More
Madison Area Technical College
Associate of Science from Occupational Therapy Assistant
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