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Rachel Nieves

New York,NY

Summary

Compassionate Therapeutic Recreation Specialist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in adaptive sports coordination, patient assessment, and program development tailored to individual needs. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving, ensuring personalized care that enhances client well-being and fosters an inclusive environment.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

NORTHERN MANHATTAN rehabilitation & nursing center
New York, New York
09.2022 - Current
  • Facilitated resident adjustment and peer connections, promoting active participation in community activities.
  • Plan,organize social recreational programs
  • Lead or assist with daily activities. Including arts and crafts, games,music sessions.
  • Spend one on one time with room bond or memory care residents.
  • Set up and prepared equipment and supplies for activities, decorated community spaces for holidays and special events to create an inviting atmosphere.
  • Ensured safe transportation of residents between activity areas, promoting their participation in events. to and from activity areas.
  • Track daily attendance

Display Specialist

D&B Rental Displays Corp
New York, New York
09.2012 - Current
  • Consult with store managers, buyers, and staff members to determine appropriate placement of displays and products.
  • Utilized critical analysis and problem-solving skills to address on-site challenges impacting project execution.
  • Provide quality control check on assigned projects and follow program reporting parameters.
  • Communicated with internal and external sales representatives and accounts payable and receivable departments to complete job duties.
  • Oversaw all incoming and outgoing shipments to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
  • Tracked warehouse inventory systematically to support operational efficiency, including steamers, mannequins, mirrors, hangers, set displays, etc.
  • Maintained and organized support for customer remittances (wire & credit card payments).
  • Collected on accounts by sending bill reminders and communicating with customers via phone, email, fax or mail for severely delinquent accounts.

CDPAP

Heart to Heart care
New York, NY
11.2016 - 01.2022

Take to and from appointments,Assisted with shopping and errands for patients

Prepared meals and maintained clean environment while providing medication reminders to support patient health and well-being

Supported patients in completing daily activities.

Education

High School Equivalency -

Henry Street Settlement
New York, New York

Skills

  • Recreational program planning
  • Recreational programming
  • Program planning
  • Event coordination
  • Activity planning
  • Memory care support
  • Customer service expertise
  • Detail-oriented multitasking
  • Strong communication skills

Timeline

Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

NORTHERN MANHATTAN rehabilitation & nursing center
09.2022 - Current

CDPAP

Heart to Heart care
11.2016 - 01.2022

Display Specialist

D&B Rental Displays Corp
09.2012 - Current

High School Equivalency -

Henry Street Settlement
Rachel Nieves