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Marykate Nuccio

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Resourceful and self-directed Supports Coordinator assisting with developing and organizing resources to offer high-quality activities designed to meet physical, mental and psycho-social well-being of clients in an active day program. Demonstrates competence in conducting therapeutic activities for individuals and groups with varying skill levels.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Activity Specialist

Flat Iron Supports LLC
05.2021 - Current
  • Developed and implemented daily themes and activities for individuals with intellectual disabilities ranging from ages 19 through 60.
  • Maintained and organized supplies for activities that served various ranges of comprehension levels.
  • Conducted daily observations at the program and in the community, noting emotional and behavioral health and any corresponding changes.
  • Maintained individual goal records, program activity records and completed various types of daily, monthly quarterly and annual reports using PC and ipad.
  • Planned and oversaw implementation of special event days, and daily interspersed community integration trips.
  • Collaborated with other recreation staff as a team in order to develop new recreational activities.
  • Supported consumers with their individual, personalized long term goals.

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Bayada Home Health
09.2015 - 01.2021
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Supported and encouraged social interactions with peer to peer relations.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.

Shift Supervisor

Jamba Juice
06.2008 - 09.2013
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
  • Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Helped store management meet standards of service and quality in daily operations.
  • Counted inventory and recruited offsite monthly sales.

Food and Nutrition Assistant

Frankford Torresdale Hospital
06.2005 - 05.2008
  • Assisted with preparation and serving of food in line with established nutrition guidelines.
  • Maintained food and sanitation standards to prevent food-borne illness and promote health.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide optimal nutritional care choices for patients.
  • Trained and performed computer based systems for new employees transitioning from paper menus to computer ordering.
  • Assisted patients with mean plan development by addressing individualized dietary requirements.

Education

Liberal Arts And General Studies

Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA

Liberal Arts And General Studies

Los Angeles Pierce College
Long Beach, CA

High School Diploma -

Saint Hubert Catholic High School For Girls
Philadelphia, PA
06.2004

Skills

  • Facility Preparation
  • Consumer Interaction
  • Activity Planning
  • Clinical Observations
  • Behavioral Health
  • Monitoring Goal Progress
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Exercise and Outdoor Activities
  • Emotional Support
  • Extensive Passion and Patience

Timeline

Program Activity Specialist

Flat Iron Supports LLC
05.2021 - Current

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Bayada Home Health
09.2015 - 01.2021

Shift Supervisor

Jamba Juice
06.2008 - 09.2013

Food and Nutrition Assistant

Frankford Torresdale Hospital
06.2005 - 05.2008

Liberal Arts And General Studies

Holy Family University

Liberal Arts And General Studies

Los Angeles Pierce College

High School Diploma -

Saint Hubert Catholic High School For Girls
Marykate Nuccio