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Kristie Medina

Floral Park,NY

Summary

High-energy Life Enrichment Coordinator excelling in coordination and participation of meaningful Activities for Residents. Cultivates positive Resident morale through communication and activities. Passionate about helping Residents, Families and Fellow Team Members.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Life Enrichment Coordinator

Aegis Assisted Living/Memory Care
03.2023 - 11.2023

Possesses a genuine passion, patience, empathy, and interest in working with seniors affected by dementia/alzheimers along with the challenges of aging

Created daily activities for residents of a wide range of abilities and interests by incorporating both short term and long term programs tailored to each resident's unique needs and cultural backgrounds.

Plan and execute a monthly activity calendar

Lead and facilitate scheduled and spontaneous programming

Created a monthly resident community and family newsletter

Coverage of Community Events for Residents.

In Service Education: Resident Safety, Fall Risk Prevention

Able to drive community van and facilitate offsite activities

Competent in organizational, time management, and multi tasking skills

Sense of professional curiosity, desire to learn new things, and to find and/or recommend solutions to problems

Has the ability and flexibility to remain calm and adapt in stressful situations and to work well with many interruptions

Responsible for assisting in the preparation, organization and implementation of holiday programs and special events at the community

Posted and distributed the calendar of events throughout the community and to family members

Provided one-on-one programs and activities for residents unable to participate in group settings.

Collaborated closely with residents, using effective communication and compassionate listening to better understand favorite activities

Keen ability to maintain family and resident connections and satisfaction through multiple communication avenues.

Life Enrichment Assistant

Windsor Rehabilitation Center
01.2018 - 01.2020

Responsibilities included cognitive and physical stimulation for residents, sensory and speech therapy, organized community outings and daily activities within the rehab center.

Facilitated and executed activity outings with residents

Daily one on one activities with bed bound residents

Daily adaptive exercise therapy (both individual and group), art classes, and music therapy, and culinary clubs


Licensed Life Insurance Agent

Premier Financial Alliance
01.2017 - 01.2018

Assisted members of the community with their financial and retirement portfolio.

Responsible for creating and submitting legal contracts to support my clients financial needs in additional to training and recruiting new agents.

Attended continuing education courses and workshops to gain additional insurance industry knowledge.

Increased sales of life insurance products through tactical customer outreach.

Promoted products and services using upselling and other sales strategies.

Member Services Account Specialitst

Club Sport
01.2016 - 01.2017

Responsibilities included collecting and managing dues, reconciling member accounts, processing new member applications and retention of current members

Activities Lead Coordinator

Club Sport
01.2011 - 01.2016

Responsibilities included but not limited to assisting the Marketing Program Director.

Daily responsibilities include registering members for all programs such as Hot Yoga, Tennis, Tae Kwon Do, Basketball Clinics, Swim Lessons, Camps, Personal Training, Nutrition Seminars and Group Exercise Classes. Other duties include assisting

Member Services with membership administrative work, answering all incoming calls for the Club, and accounting for each department as well as upselling all yoga packages.

Facilitated group activities such as art and crafts, reading and writing exercises, play activities such as parachute time and music time with instruments.

Led group activities such as nature walks and meal time supervision. Further responsibilities included but not limited to being up to date on pricing and programs offered throughout the club.

Education

Licensed Real Estate And Loan Agent

Real Estate Trainers Inc
Fremont, CA

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University Of Phoenix
Online
2013

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Ohlone College
Fremont, CA
1996

Skills

  • Motivator for Activity Participation
  • Conduct Senior Exercise Program
  • Compassionate and active listener
  • Activity/Social Services Training
  • Collaborative Team Member

Accomplishments

Unique ability to transform nonparticipating residents into actively engaged, inquisitive social partakers in their respective communities.


Ability to connect residents of differing backgrounds and ethnicities through tailored cultural sharing, i.e. culinary classes, music, art, language, fashion, etc.


Conduct senior exercise programs utilizing fresh and enjoyable techniques appropriate to each and all age and ability levels.


Innovative facilitator and motivator for keeping residents connected and involved with their families through facetime, phone and various modes of communication.


Proven ability to lead instructional and entertaining classes and sessions with confidence and enthusiasm.


Possesses compassionate experience for all levels of memory care.



Timeline

Life Enrichment Coordinator

Aegis Assisted Living/Memory Care
03.2023 - 11.2023

Life Enrichment Assistant

Windsor Rehabilitation Center
01.2018 - 01.2020

Licensed Life Insurance Agent

Premier Financial Alliance
01.2017 - 01.2018

Member Services Account Specialitst

Club Sport
01.2016 - 01.2017

Activities Lead Coordinator

Club Sport
01.2011 - 01.2016

Licensed Real Estate And Loan Agent

Real Estate Trainers Inc

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University Of Phoenix

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Ohlone College
Kristie Medina