Terilyne Brown
Plano,TX
Summary
I love working with and caring for Senior Citizens and making them feel valued and connected. I am a team player, hard worker and can multi-task for a fast paced environment if needed. I also am very interested in anything involving the medical & health field.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engaged Life Program Instructor
Atria Senior Living – Canyon Creek
Plano, TX
03.2022 - 03.2026
- Driver - 14 person Van - Vehicle maintenance kept updated. Drove residents to their appointments, grocery runs, lunch and social outings.
- Recognized as Employee of the Month more than once.
- Developed from scratch engaged life enrichment programs: Thrifting Day, Wellness Class, Tai Chi, Spa Day
- Facilitated group activities to promote social interaction and enhance community engagement.
- Assisted in creating a safe, supportive environment for residents with diverse abilities.
- Trained new staff on best practices for facilitating activities and supporting residents effectively.
- Promoted mental stimulation and cognitive health with intellectually engaging activities such as trivia, puzzles, and book clubs.
- Received positive feedback from both residents and their families regarding the quality of programming offered.
- Boosted social interaction among residents through organizing group events and outings.
- Ensured a comfortable atmosphere for all participants with proper planning, set-up, and clean-up of event spaces.
- Culinary – Wait Staff - Learned residents names and their likes and dislikes.
Care Taker for Elderly Client
Self-employeed
Plano, Texas
11.2020 - 03.2022
- Help with daily activities – Showering, food prep, grocery shopping
- Companionship and conversation
- Light massage therapy to help with circulation
Freelance Massage Therapist
Self-employeed
Revelstoke, BC
07.2016 - 11.2020
- Set up appointments for new and past clientele.
- Several massage disciplines including: Swedish, shiatsu, deep-tissue, hot stone, sports massage and reflexology.
Housekeeping
Shuswap Lodge Seniors Community
Salmon Arm, B.C.
05.2018 - 10.2020
- Housekeeping – Night shift – 119 rooms.
- Interaction with the residents. Companionship.
Dining Room Supervisor
Lakeside Manor Assisted Living
Salmon Arm, B.C.
11.2016 - 04.2018
- Dining Room Supervisor
- Started as a prep and line cook. Moved into managing servers in the dining room. Interacted with the guests living in the community.
- Served & assisted guests as needed.
Massage Therapist
Refinery Day Spa
Revelstoke, BC
02.2015 - 11.2016
- Several massage disciplines including: Swedish, shiatsu, deep-tissue, hot stone, sports massage and reflexology.
Education
Lowell High School
01-1983
High School Diploma -
Lowell High School
01-1983
Skills
- Activity planning
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Effective communication
- Cultural sensitivity
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Patience and tolerance
- Good listening skills
Certification
- BC FOODSAFE – Obtained 2019
- First Aid & CPR – Obtained 2022
Interests
Family, grandchildren Passion for animals – especially therapy, nutrition, wellness and women’s issues
Timeline
Engaged Life Program Instructor
Atria Senior Living – Canyon Creek
03.2022 - 03.2026
Care Taker for Elderly Client
Self-employeed
11.2020 - 03.2022
Housekeeping
Shuswap Lodge Seniors Community
05.2018 - 10.2020
Dining Room Supervisor
Lakeside Manor Assisted Living
11.2016 - 04.2018
Freelance Massage Therapist
Self-employeed
07.2016 - 11.2020
Massage Therapist
Refinery Day Spa
02.2015 - 11.2016
Lowell High School
High School Diploma -
Lowell High School