Duhamel Santiago
Paterson
Summary
Detail-oriented Recreation Assistant with over four years of experience in activity planning, team collaboration, and group facilitation. Proven ability to enhance resident well-being through engaging recreational programs while ensuring safety compliance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Recreation Assistant
Windsor Healthcare & Rehab Center
Cedar Grove
12.2018 - 07.2025
- Assists in planning and promoting recreation based on the needs and interests of the resident;
- Activities may include sports, dramatics, nature study, social recreation, games, and arts and crafts in accord with the resident’s needs.
- Encourages social communication through group recreation;
- Provides programs of sensory training, reality orientation, re-motivation and re-socialization on an individual and group basis;
- Assists residents with participation in religious programs;
- Assists residents with leisure recreation;
- Visits bed-ridden residents and non-participants and provides appropriate recreation services
- Assisted in organizing and implementing recreational activities for residents to enhance their well-being.
- Collaborated with team members to develop engaging programs catering to diverse resident needs.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of recreational areas to promote a welcoming environment.
Dog Kennel Morning volunteer
Ramapo Valley Animal Hospital
Oakland
04.2017 - 07.2019
- Assisted with animal care tasks, ensuring a safe and clean environment for patients.
- Organized donation drives to support local animal welfare initiatives.
- Developed educational materials to promote responsible pet ownership in the community.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills in animal handling and care.
- Coordinated volunteer schedules to ensure adequate coverage for events and daily operations.
- Supported veterinary staff during procedures, ensuring proper equipment and supplies were available.
- Conducted outreach activities to recruit new volunteers for various programs.
- Provided administrative support by maintaining accurate records of donations and volunteer hours.
- Collaborated with others by contributing time, effort and skills to achieve the organization's goals.
- Attended weekly meetings to discuss progress and future initiatives.
Environmental Services Supervisor
Complete Care
Paterson
03.2014 - 08.2017
- Maintains all floors surfaces.
- Performs repetitive cleaning operations throughout the work day under specific instructions with little need for individual judgment in working out job problems.
- Works with frequent contact with water and cleaning solutions.
- Moves furniture as required.
- Replaces shower curtains as needed.
- Collects soiled linen and disposes of same linen in laundry chute.
- Developed training programs to enhance staff performance and compliance with safety protocols.
- Enforced safety regulations to protect staff and residents from potential hazards.
- Trained new hires on equipment usage, safety protocols, and operational procedures.
Skills
- Activity planning
- Sensory training
- Group facilitation
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Volunteer coordination
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Program planning
- Flexibility
- Strong teamwork
Timeline
Recreation Assistant
Windsor Healthcare & Rehab Center
12.2018 - 07.2025
Dog Kennel Morning volunteer
Ramapo Valley Animal Hospital
04.2017 - 07.2019
Environmental Services Supervisor
Complete Care
03.2014 - 08.2017