Shelbie Strom
Activities Assistant
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Activities Assistant
Copper Canyon
Tucson, AZ
09.2022 - Current
- Making and delivering flyers, birthday and anniversary cards, and gifts to residents
- Keeping track of supplies
- Supported the emotional well-being of residents with personalized one-on-one interactions and attentive care during activities.
- Enhanced resident engagement by organizing and leading diverse activities such as arts, crafts, games, and outings.
- Promoted cognitive health by designing mentally stimulating activities such as trivia games, puzzles, and memory exercises.
- Planned, coordinated, and implemented activities to address the needs of participants with varying abilities.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to improve the quality of life for residents.
- Provided clear communication to staff, residents, and family members regarding upcoming events and any necessary accommodations or modifications needed for participation.
- Communicated with family members and other caregivers to provide updates on the well-being and care of residents.
- Engaged residents through events, small groups, and personal attention.
- Scheduled movies, entertainment, and other special events.
- Promoted exceptional quality of life for residents by innovating, organizing, and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.
- Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities, and confidence.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between activities through efficient set-up and break-down procedures, minimizing downtime for participants.
- Increased social interaction among residents through facilitating group activities and fostering a sense of community.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability when faced with unforeseen circumstances or changes to scheduled programming, ensuring a consistently enjoyable experience for residents.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of each activity based on participant feedback and adjusted programming accordingly for increased satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness standards within activity spaces through diligent organization efforts and adherence to infection control protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive activity plans addressing the diverse needs of each resident.
- Managed inventory of activity supplies, ensuring adequate materials were available for planned events while adhering to budget constraints.
- Cultivated a positive atmosphere within the facility by creating an engaging calendar filled with varied recreational offerings that appealed to different interests.
- Evaluated supplies and requested purchases to meet activity plans.
- Assisted in training new staff members on proper procedures for conducting activities while maintaining a safe environment for residents.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all activities, minimizing risk of injury to participants.
- Documented preferences and helped develop relevant activities.
- Assisted with physical therapy exercises to help residents regain strength and mobility.
- Documented resident progress in charts and records, providing accurate information to assist with ongoing care plans and evaluations.
- Improved residents'' physical wellbeing by coordinating exercise programs tailored to individual abilities and needs.
- Maintained master calendar and relevant records.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners to provide additional resources and opportunities for resident involvement in local events.
- Implemented creative solutions when faced with logistical challenges related to scheduling or space limitations, ensuring seamless execution of planned events.
- Sought continuous improvement by participating in professional development opportunities and staying current on best practices within the field of recreational therapy.
- Collaborated with other recreation staff in developing new recreational activities.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
- Supported emotional well-being of residents with personalized one-on-one interactions and attentive care during activities.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Activities Assistant
Park Senior Villas
Tucson, AZ
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Making and delivering flyers, birthday and anniversary cards, and gifts to residents
- Keeping track of supplies
- Supported emotional well-being of residents with personalized one-on-one interactions and attentive care during activities.
- Enhanced resident engagement by organizing and leading diverse activities such as arts, crafts, games, and outings.
- 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.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to improve quality of life for residents.
- Provided clear communication to staff, residents, and family members regarding upcoming events and any necessary accommodations or modifications needed for participation.
- Engaged residents through events, small groups, and personal attention.
- Scheduled movies, entertainment, and other special events.
- Promoted exceptional quality of life for residents by innovating, organizing, and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between activities through efficient set-up and break-down procedures, minimizing downtime for participants.
- Increased social interaction among residents through facilitating group activities and fostering a sense of community.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability when faced with unforeseen circumstances or changes to scheduled programming, ensuring a consistently enjoyable experience for residents.
- Maintained cleanliness standards within activity spaces through diligent organization efforts and adherence to infection control protocols.
- Cultivated a positive atmosphere within the facility by creating an engaging calendar filled with varied recreational offerings that appealed to different interests.
- Documented preferences and helped develop relevant activities.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all activities, minimizing risk of injury to participants.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of each activity based on participant feedback and adjusted programming accordingly for increased satisfaction.
- Managed inventory of activity supplies, ensuring adequate materials were available for planned events while adhering to budget constraints.
- Evaluated supplies and requested purchases to meet activity plans.
- Maintained master calendar and relevant records.
- Planned weekly activities schedule for assigned group and facilitated smooth transitions for on-time arrival.
- Trained staff members on conducting events and following safety procedures.
Activities Assistant
Springwood Retirement Community
Arvada, CO
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Completed the CARES program
- Training new employees in how to run activities
- Maintained a library, by organizing books, collecting new books, and keeping everything in order
- Making and delivering flyers, birthday and anniversary cards, and gifts to residents
- Keeping track of supplies and help with grocery lists
- Making sure we have the correct movies, and ordering ahead of time
- I help make the newsletter and calendar, by providing insight and what we may need to change, as well as helping prepare handwritten articles
- Help with making signs either on the TV or on paper of what we are doing for the entire day.
- Supported emotional well-being of residents with personalized one-on-one interactions and attentive care during activities.
- Enhanced resident engagement by organizing and leading diverse activities such as arts, crafts, games, and outings.
- Promoted cognitive health by designing mentally stimulating activities such as trivia games, puzzles, and memory exercises.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to improve quality of life for residents.
- Planned, coordinated, and implemented activities to address needs of participants with varying abilities.
- Provided clear communication to staff, residents, and family members regarding upcoming events and any necessary accommodations or modifications needed for participation.
- Communicated with family members and other caregivers to provide updates on well-being and care of residents.
- Engaged residents through events, small groups, and personal attention.
- Scheduled movies, entertainment, and other special events.
- Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities, and confidence.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability when faced with unforeseen circumstances or changes to scheduled programming, ensuring a consistently enjoyable experience for residents.
- Trained staff members on conducting events and following safety procedures.
- Ordered and maintained all recreational equipment.
- Implemented and developed programs to promote physical fitness, teamwork and healthy living.
- Developed and monitored safety policies and procedures to facilitate safety of participants.
- Factored-in abilities, needs and interests of participants in development of events and programs.
- Evaluated supplies and requested purchases to meet activity plans.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of each activity based on participant feedback and adjusted programming accordingly for increased satisfaction.
- Documented resident progress in charts and records, providing accurate information to assist with ongoing care plans and evaluations.
- Maintained master calendar and relevant records.
Education
High school diploma -
Marana High School
Marana, AZ05.2020
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Customer service
- Caregiving
- Computer skills
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Memory care
- Communication skills
- Dementia Care
- English
- Microsoft Excel
- Adaptability
- Basic math
- Calendar Management
- Event Planning
- Creative Activities
- Resident Engagement
- Interactive Activities
- Newsletter Preparation
- Senior Activities Experience
- Arts and Crafts Planning
- Customer Service
- New Arrival Introductions
- Activity Planning and Coordination
- Microsoft Excel
- Adaptability
- Basic math
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Activities Leadership
- Computer Proficiency
- Clerical Support
- Setting Up Activities
- Scheduling Events and Programs
- Food Services
- Daily Schedule Creation
- Microsoft Excel
- Adaptability
- Basic math
Certification
- Food Handler Certification, 02/01/22, 02/01/25
- Driver's License
- CARES Training - November 2020
Assessments
- Retail customer service, Proficient, 12/01/21, Responding to customer situations in a retail setting
- Sales skills, Proficient, 03/01/24, Influencing and negotiating with customers
- Customer focus & orientation, Proficient, 06/01/22, Responding to customer situations with sensitivity
- Attention to detail, Proficient, 12/01/21, Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information
- Work motivation, Proficient, 12/01/21, Level of motivation and discipline applied toward work
- Administrative assistant/receptionist, Proficient, 01/01/22, Using basic scheduling and organizational skills in an office setting
Quote
In times like these, it helps to recall that there have always been times like these.
Paul Harvey
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteImportant To Me
Work-life balancePaid time offHealthcare benefitsTimeline
Activities Assistant
Copper Canyon
09.2022 - Current
Activities Assistant
Park Senior Villas
01.2022 - 09.2022
Activities Assistant
Springwood Retirement Community
11.2020 - 11.2021
High school diploma -
Marana High School
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