Nicole Dunster
Hopatcong,NJ
Summary
Cheerful Activity Aide plans, organizes and directs activity programs that pique interest of nursing home residents and promote life enrichment. Creative, outgoing and motivational healthcare worker passionate about planning activities and events for seniors at long-term care facility. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to meet recreation program and service goals. Creative individual with exceptional background spent in [Type] industry. Engaging demeanor to work with people of different cultures and personalities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Activity Aide
Heath Village Retirement Community
07.2021 - Current
- Documented daily activities and intake in nursing notes, care plans and communication books to fulfill state requirements.
- Visited with residents to enhance sensory stimulation and reality orientation and meet individual needs as outlined in activity care plan.
- Encouraged full participation in activities from all attendees, which helped drive excitement.
- Transported residents on outings to facilitate community activity initiatives.
- Planned and implemented activity programs, special events and outings for residents to improve cognitive functions and emotional and mental health.
Activities Assistant
Sunrise Senior Living
07.2018 - 10.2020
- Engaged residents through events, small groups, and personal attention.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to improve quality of life for residents.
- Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities, and confidence.
- Scheduled movies, entertainment, and other special events.
- Planned, coordinated, and implemented activities to address needs of participants with varying abilities.
Education
No Degree - NCCAP Certified
Heath Village
11.2022
High School Diploma -
Lenape Valley Regional High School
Stanhope, NJ05.2018
Skills
- Attendance Record-Keeping
- Relationship Building
- Activities Planning
- Event Supervision
- Leadership Abilities
- Time Management
- Effective Communication
- Event Planning
- Creative Program Development
- Organizational Skills
- Active Listening
- First Aid Knowledge
- Resident Support
Certification
- NCCAP Certified at Heath Village Retirement Community from November 16th 2022 to current.
National Certification Council for Activity Professionals
I received the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals through Heath Village. With this certificate I am certified to be an Activity Director.
Timeline
Activity Aide
Heath Village Retirement Community
07.2021 - Current
Activities Assistant
Sunrise Senior Living
07.2018 - 10.2020
No Degree - NCCAP Certified
Heath Village
High School Diploma -
Lenape Valley Regional High School
- NCCAP Certified at Heath Village Retirement Community from November 16th 2022 to current.
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