Santria Kraft
Greenfield,WI
Summary
Fun Activity Coordinator with a natural gift in developing routines and activities. Committed to maintaining a safe and clean learning environment. Resourceful and self-directed Activities Coordinator assists with developing and organizing resources to offer high-quality activities designed to meet physical, mental and psycho-social well-being of residents in assisted living community. Demonstrates competence in conducting therapeutic activities for individuals and groups. Stimulates interest of elderly and disabled residents with enthusiasm and compassion to set measurable participation goals within plan of care. Kind and considerate Babysitter with great recommendations earned by providing individualized care. Led exciting and safe activities while setting examples for appropriate social behavior. Talked with children about personal interests to build relationships and trust.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Activity Coordinator
Harbour Village
10.2022 - Current
- Enhanced participant engagement by incorporating interactive games and team-building exercises in activity programs.
- Coordinated special events like holiday parties or themed days that fostered a sense of community among participants.
- Cultivated a positive atmosphere by consistently demonstrating enthusiasm and dedication throughout all interactions with staff, volunteers, and participants.
- Evaluated participant progress over time, adjusting programming and support levels accordingly to ensure continued growth and development.
- Maintained and ordered supplies for activities.
- Coordinated, planned, developed and implemented activities designed to enrich lives of assisted living residents.
- Encouraged, supported and assisted residents with activities and documented activity attendance and degree of involvement.
Caregiver
Harbour Village
10.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
Baby Sitter
Volunteer Work
08.2015 - Current
- Promoted healthy habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children daily.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
- Implemented consistent routines for naptime, bedtime, meal preparation, and other daily tasks to create stability within the home environment for the children in my care.
- Built lasting bonds with the families I worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led me being recommended amongst friends.
- Ensured proper hygiene among kids under my care by teaching them about personal cleanliness thus promoting good health habits.
- Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
- Collaborated closely with parents regarding behavioral issues implementing strategies that improved overall behavior patterns.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
Missionary
Volunteer Work
06.2014 - Current
- Strengthened community relations by organizing and participating in outreach programs.
- Collaborated with other missionaries to strategize, plan, and execute successful mission trips throughout various regions worldwide.
- Built lasting relationships with community members through genuine empathy, compassion, active listening skills.
- Led mission teams in prayer and spiritual formation.
- Built relationships with local and international mission organizations for successful partnerships.
- Volunteered in overseas locations and in various roles.
- Assisted with organizing religious activities and services.
- Collaborated with other religious organizations and agencies.
- Attended meetings with religious leaders.
- Participated in religious ceremonies and events.
- Participated in various outreach programs.
- Assisted with fundraising activities.
Worship Leader Intern
Vertical Church Milwaukee
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Enhanced congregational worship experience by leading engaging and diverse music selections.
- Collaborated with the senior worship leader to develop a consistent and cohesive worship program for all services.
- Assisted in planning and executing special events such as holiday services, ensuring heightened spiritual experiences for attendees.
- Organized weekly rehearsals, fostering a cohesive and well-prepared worship team.
- Developed relationships with congregation members, providing pastoral care and support when needed.
- Worked closely with other ministry leaders to align goals across various departments within the church organization.
- Introduced new songs and arrangements into the repertoire, keeping the musical offerings fresh and dynamic for congregants.
- Participated in religious ceremonies and events.
- Attended meetings with religious leaders.
- Facilitated worship services, encouraging participation from congregation.
- Provided guidance to members of congregation.
Caregiver
Caring Alternatives
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
Cake Decorator
Jewel Osco
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by designing and executing visually appealing customized cake orders.
- Collaborated with the baking team to ensure seamless production of cakes, resulting in increased efficiency.
- Expanded the bakery''s offerings by introducing various frosting techniques, leading to more diverse product options for customers.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, adhering to strict food safety guidelines and ensuring overall quality control.
- Assisted customers with selecting suitable cake designs based on their preferences, demonstrating excellent listening skills and attention to detail.
- Kept work area safe and sanitized by washing utensils, tools, and countertops.
- Maintained sanitary food prep station by following established safety procedures and sanitizing instructions.
- Packaged and priced each product according to company pricing procedures.
- Prepared special creams and frostings for cakes and other dessert specialties.
- Decorated cakes, cupcakes and other pastries according to customer requests.
- Packaged finished products for sale.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients.
- Prepared frostings and other toppings for cakes and pastries.
- Replenished bakery items in display cases.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
- Cut and shaped dough for pies, rolls and other pastries.
- Prepared dough for variety of pastries, cakes and breads.
Cashier
A&W
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
- Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.
- Contributed to store success by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
Education
Music Composition
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, ILHigh School Diploma -
Milwaukee High School Of The Arts
Milwaukee, WI05.2018
Skills
- Creative Mindset
- Activity Planning Experience
- Childcare Experience
- Recordkeeping Skills
- Customer Service
- Interpersonal Communication
- Leadership Abilities
- Attention to Detail
- Volunteer Coordination
- Team Leadership
- Team Building
- Vocal Experience
- Worship planning
- Team building
- Audio-visual technology
- Arranging music
- Spiritual discernment
- Public speaking
- Creative vision
- Stage presence
- Instrumental skills
- Song selection
- Songwriting
- Volunteer coordination
- Effective communication
- Prayer leadership
- Mission-Oriented
- Spiritual Leadership
- Community Service
- Meal Preparation
- Documentation
- Patient Companionship
- Progress Documentation
- Incident Reporting
- Basic Housekeeping
- Behavioral Management
- Multitasking and Organization
- Hoyer Lifting Equipment
- Care Plan Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Heavy Lifting
- Strong Ethics
- Dependable and Responsible
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Compassionate Communication
- Indirect Patient Care
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Daily Living Assistance
- Housekeeping
- Patient Care
Timeline
Activity Coordinator
Harbour Village
10.2022 - Current
Caregiver
Harbour Village
10.2022 - Current
Worship Leader Intern
Vertical Church Milwaukee
05.2021 - 05.2022
Caregiver
Caring Alternatives
04.2021 - 05.2022
Cake Decorator
Jewel Osco
03.2021 - 04.2022
Cashier
A&W
06.2019 - 08.2021
Baby Sitter
Volunteer Work
08.2015 - Current
Missionary
Volunteer Work
06.2014 - Current
Music Composition
Columbia College Chicago
High School Diploma -
Milwaukee High School Of The Arts
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