Lorissa Hernandez
San Bernardino,CA
Summary
Dynamic Activities Assistant skilled in enhancing resident engagement through tailored activities and emotional support. Adept in documentation and recordkeeping, I foster a vibrant community atmosphere while ensuring safety and satisfaction. Committed to improving quality of life through innovative programming and exceptional customer service.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Activities Assistant
Corona Post Acute
03.2026 - Current
- Assisted in planning and organizing engaging activities for residents.
- Supported daily operations by coordinating schedules and logistics for events.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure resident safety during activities.
- Facilitated communication between residents and family members regarding activity participation.
- Monitored resident engagement levels to adjust activities as needed for maximum involvement.
- Supported emotional well-being of residents with personalized one-on-one interactions and attentive care during activities.
- Promoted cognitive health by designing mentally stimulating activities such as trivia games, puzzles, and memory exercises.
- Planned, coordinated, and implemented activities to address needs of participants with varying abilities.
- Charted patients involvement in activities
Activities Assistant
Alta Vista Healthcare & Wellness Center
Riverside, CA
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Documented preferences and helped develop relevant activities.
- Engaged residents through events, small groups, and personal attention.
- Scheduled movies, entertainment, and other special events.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to improve quality of life for residents.
- Enhanced residents' social engagement by organizing and leading daily recreational activities.
- Enhanced residents' cognitive skills with specially designed brain games and puzzles.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
- Assisted in preparing recreational materials and supplies for each activity.
Server
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
Loma Linda, CA
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing resident needs and preferences promptly.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal service and accurate order delivery.
- Maintained cleanliness of dining area, adhering to health and safety standards consistently.
- Managed inventory of dining supplies, minimizing waste through efficient stock management practices.
- Implemented feedback from residents to enhance menu offerings and improve satisfaction levels.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
Server
Aqua Ridge Assisted Living
Montclair, CA
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted residents during dining experiences, promoting a comfortable and engaging atmosphere.
- Trained new team members on proper serving techniques and facility policies effectively.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
Education
High School Diploma -
A.B Miller
Fontana, CA06.2021
Skills
- Senior living experience
- Customer service
- Documentation skills
- Office administration
- Recordkeeping skills
Timeline
Activities Assistant
Corona Post Acute
03.2026 - Current
Activities Assistant
Alta Vista Healthcare & Wellness Center
09.2025 - 11.2025
Server
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
01.2024 - 08.2024
Server
Aqua Ridge Assisted Living
09.2023 - 02.2024
High School Diploma -
A.B Miller