Sonia De La Torre
Fresno,CA
Summary
- ADULT CARE PROFESSIONAL
20 years' successful experience in all aspects of Senior Care highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. High-energy Activity Coordinator with strong background in Special Events and recreational activities. Organized in planning and leading activities for clients. Dedicated to teamwork and customer service.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Provider
IHSS Adult Services Program
Fresno, CA
06.2022 - Current
- Helped clients maintain a clean and safe living environment by performing household tasks such as laundry and light housekeeping.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or other errands as needed.
- Participated in recreational activities with clients including reading,playing games, going for walks or attending social events.
- Developed trusting relationships with clients through active listening skills and compassionate understanding of individual needs.
Activity Coordinator
Adult Day Health Center at Saint Agnes Hospital
Fresno, CA
01.2002 - 08.2011
- Conduct initial therapeutic assessment of activities.
- Develop Individual Plan of care and work with the interdisciplinary team.
- Plan a calendar of daily activities for each month
- Coordinate community outings.
- Provide a variety of educational programs.
- Recruit and develop a team of volunteers.
- Implemented comprehensive activity programs to correspond with the needs and interests of participants.
- Collaborated with clinical support staff and care professionals to establish team-based, therapeutic approach.
- Monitored progress of participants to track measurable data for plan of care goals.
Education
Activity Leader Training &Development Certified
On-line02-2024
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Multitasking
- Decision-Making
- Professional Demeanor
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Interpersonal Communication
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Active Listening
- Self Motivation
- Goal Setting
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal Skills
- Team Leadership
- Continuous Improvement
- Problem-solving abilities
Accomplishments
- Recruited and Maintained a team of volunteers.
- Increased staff morale by proactively planning special events and team building.
- Created customer satisfaction through family participation in special events.
Education Dates
- 2024 Activity Coordinator Certified
- 2020-2021 Fresno City College/ Nursing Major
- 1993-1995 Fresno State/Studied Recreational Therapy
References
Furnished Upon Request
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Care Provider
IHSS Adult Services Program
06.2022 - Current
Activity Coordinator
Adult Day Health Center at Saint Agnes Hospital
01.2002 - 08.2011
Activity Leader Training &Development Certified