Kimberly Janow
Monterey,TN
Summary
Caring and compassionate professional dedicated to engaging residents and promoting positive experiences. Eager to build a high-quality program filled with interesting and fun activities. Highly organized and goal-oriented team player with a diplomatic nature and energetic approach.
Enthusiastic Activities Assistant with experience in planning and coordinating recreational programs for various age groups. Strengths include creativity, flexibility and strong organizational skills. Proven track record of improving participant engagement through innovative activity design and implementation.
Energetic Activities Assistant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in event planning, group facilitation, and creative programming to meet diverse needs. Excel at communication, empathy, and leadership, ensuring engaging and inclusive environments for all participants.
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
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Activities Assistant
Signature HealthCARE
Monterey, TN
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted in the development of activity plans for residents on a weekly basis.
- Organized and implemented activities to meet the individual needs of each resident.
- Facilitated group activities such as bingo, arts and crafts, cooking classes.
- Provided one-on-one assistance with activities for those who needed it.
- Maintained records of all activity participation.
- Monitored safety and cleanliness during activities.
- Encouraged residents to participate in leisure activities according to their abilities.
- Developed relationships with families and other members of the community to further enhance recreational opportunities for residents.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure that all programs were successful and enjoyable for all involved.
- Participated in special events such as birthday celebrations, holiday parties.
- Documented progress notes regarding participant's involvement in recreational programming.
- Maintained inventory of supplies related to recreational programming.
- Upheld positive quality of life standards for residents of all ability levels.
- Helped residents participate in activities with basic and advanced mobility support.
- Coordinated musical guests, movies and other types of resident entertainment.
- Used one-on-one meetings and small groups to engage residents in facility life.
- Maintained adequate supplies to meet activities needs.
- Assisted with transporting and escorting program participants to, from and within program activity locations and on external trips.
- Assessed needs and interests of individuals and groups and planned activities accordingly.
- Introduced new arrivals to other participants, explained facility rules and encouraged participation.
Education
GED -
Putnam County Adult Education
Cookeville, TN01-2024
Skills
- Enrichment program development
- Physical assistance
- Resident support
- Customer service
Timeline
Activities Assistant
Signature HealthCARE
05.2024 - Current
GED -
Putnam County Adult Education