Laura Dean
Fort Stewart,GA
Summary
Energetic professional with background in DSP field work and recreation management, recognized for high productivity levels and efficient task completion. Skilled in daily program development, team leadership, and event coordination. Possess strong interpersonal communication abilities, problem-solving skills, and adaptability to diverse group needs. Excel at creating engaging environments that promote health, wellness, and community connection. Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Recreation Assistant
Marne Lanes Bowling Center
Fort Stewart , GA
11.2024 - Current
- Set up facility areas with supplies, tables and chairs for planned activities.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety standards during all recreational activities across the entire facility.
- Maintained inventory of all recreation equipment, ensuring it was in good working condition at all times.
- Designed and implemented fitness programs tailored to participant needs and abilities.
- Managed daily operations of recreational facilities.
DSP
Almcare of Central Ky
Elizabethtown, KY
04.2021 - 12.2023
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Built a strong and trusting rapport with my client's loved ones.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide enjoyable daily activities such as outings and volunteering opportunities.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in daily logs and online reports.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyle routines during periods of hardship or recuperation.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Organized oral medications for clients, following dosage and schedule requirements, as well as distributed persistently correct prescribed dosages.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Assisted client with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Monitored the health and well-being of clients, and reported significant health changes to the appropriate channels.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update ISP.
DSP
KAAUM Enterprises LLC
Colorado Springs, CO
06.2019 - 12.2020
- Helped clients get in and out of wheelchairs or utilize other medical equipment for their specific needs.
- Contributed to monthly case reviews of client status and progress.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide a full day of enjoyable activities.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients, catered to their specific dietary needs, and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Organized and distributed oral medications for clients, following prescribed dosage and schedule requirements.
- I drove clients to doctors' appointments, social outings, and volunteering opportunities.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Clinical Psychology
Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KYSkills
- Program Coordination
- Responsive to Challenges
- Team-Oriented Approach
- CPR certified (cert may be expired)
- CPI Certified (cert may be expired)
- Trained in the importance of accurate medication distribution
- Activity Coordination
- Safety Protocols
- Accurate Data Entry
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
American Sign Language
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Recreation Assistant
Marne Lanes Bowling Center
11.2024 - Current
DSP
Almcare of Central Ky
04.2021 - 12.2023
DSP
KAAUM Enterprises LLC
06.2019 - 12.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Clinical Psychology
Campbellsville University
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