Vanessa Hernandez
Escondido,CA
Summary
Fun Activity Coordinator with a natural gift in developing routines and activities for children of all different ages and backgrounds. Trained in crisis prevention and childcare. Expertise in monitoring children's activities and behaviors. 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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Activities Coordinator
Oakmont Of Escondido Hills
09.2018 - 09.2022
- Coordinated, planned, developed and implemented activities designed to enrich lives of assisted living residents.
- Prepared rooms, equipment and supplies and maintained clean activity area to foster welcoming environment and maximize participation.
- Encouraged, supported and assisted residents with activities and documented activity attendance and degree of involvement.
- Maintained and ordered supplies for activities.
- Contributed to resident care planning by participating in assessment, developing service plan goals and maintaining progress notes.
Concierge
Emeritus Senior Living
05.2010 - 09.2018
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Addressed customer inquiries with timely and professional responses via phone, email and in-person interactions.
- Remedied issues quickly and effectively through active listening, conflict resolution, and dynamic communication skills.
- Greeted guests upon arrival by providing warm welcome.
Child Care Provider
Susan's Day Care
03.2001 - 04.2009
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Orange Glen High School
Escondido, CA06.2001
Skills
- Inventory Coordination
- Calendar Management
- Resident Support
- Program Development
- Multitasking Abilities
- Customer Service
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability
- Goal Setting
- Senior Activities Planning
- Problem Solving
- Creative Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Leadership Abilities
- Team Building
Section name
References :
- Denise Conteras
541 W 15th Ave #122
Escondido, Ca 92025
(760)705-5223
deniseconteras41@yahoo.com
- Victoria Lopez
1271 Mountain Park Pl
Escondido, Ca 92027
(760)755-4881
vclopez@ymcasd.org
- Mauren Saenz
(760)265-4566
sawnzmaureen11@gmail.com
Timeline
Activities Coordinator
Oakmont Of Escondido Hills
09.2018 - 09.2022
Concierge
Emeritus Senior Living
05.2010 - 09.2018
Child Care Provider
Susan's Day Care
03.2001 - 04.2009
High School Diploma -
Orange Glen High School
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