Jessie Newton

Activity Assistant

Health Care INC.

09.2023 - 10.2024

Managed activity calendar, ensuring diverse options catered to a wide range of interests and abilities.
Provided compassionate support for residents experiencing emotional challenges or undergoing personal transitions within their living environment.
Conducted sensory stimulation activities for memory care patients, improving mood regulation and reducing agitation incidents.
Coordinated special events to celebrate holidays, birthdays, or other milestones that fostered a sense of community within the residence.
Boosted social interaction among residents through the organization of group events and outings.
Promoted mental fitness by facilitating trivia games and puzzles that challenged cognitive abilities while encouraging socialization among peers.
Assisted in the development of individualized care plans by contributing insights on residents'' interests, preferences, and abilities gathered during activities engagements.
Enhanced resident engagement by developing and implementing creative activities tailored to individual needs.
Directed art therapy sessions, empowering participants to express themselves creatively while enhancing cognitive function and dexterity skills.
Implemented pet therapy visits, providing comfort and companionship to animal-loving residents who may have experienced loneliness or depression without such interactions.
Provided emotional support and companionship to improve quality of life for residents.
Engaged residents through events, small groups, and personal attention.
Documented preferences and helped develop relevant activities.
Planned, coordinated, and implemented activities to address needs of participants with varying abilities.
Scheduled movies, entertainment, and other special events.
Ordered and maintained all recreational equipment.
Prepared reports for management regarding status and progress of recreational activities.