Vickey V. Coach Ashendorf
Tamarac, FL
Summary
Professional with proven track record in organizing and leading engaging activities. Skilled in planning, coordination, and fostering inclusive environments. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adapting to changing needs seamlessly. Reliable with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ensuring successful activity execution and participant satisfaction.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Activities Assistant
Pacifica Forest Trace Senior Living
06.2019 - Current
- Designed and updated a dynamic calendar to schedule various activities.
- Engaged residents through events, small groups, and personal attention.
- Promoted exceptional quality of life for residents by innovating, organizing, and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.
- Communicated with family members and other caregivers to provide updates on well-being and care of residents.
- 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.
- Provided clear communication to staff, residents, and family members regarding upcoming events and any necessary accommodations or modifications needed for participation.
- Scheduled movies, entertainment, and other special events.
- Evaluated supplies and requested purchases to meet activity plans.
- Encouraged social interaction among residents by designing opportunities for group projects, discussion groups, game nights, and other shared experiences.
- Provided respectful mobility assistance to individuals needing extra support.
Activities Assistant
Plantation Nursing & Rehab Center, Kidz Korner
04.2009 - 06.2019
- Promoted exceptional quality of life for residents by innovating, organizing, and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.
- Evaluated supplies and requested purchases to meet activity plans.
- Partnered across departments to run smooth, professional events and activities.
- Performed assessments on activity programs to determine what specific activities were suitable.
- Provided safe transportation to facilitate residents attending activities and events outside of facility.
- Worked with nursing team to identify and document changes in patient mental acuity and physical abilities.
- Enhanced resident satisfaction by developing and implementing diverse activity programs tailored to individual interests and needs.
Activites Assistant
Springtree Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
03.2006 - 04.2009
- 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.
- Contributed to care plan meetings to enhance patient care strategies.
- Accompanied residents to scheduled activities, ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Worked with volunteers to deliver well-structured and enjoyable activities.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to improve quality of life for residents.
- Communicated with family members and other caregivers to provide updates on well-being and care of residents.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Activities Assistant
St. Johns Rehabilitation Center
07.1998 - 08.2003
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, and blood pressure.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Croix Central High School
St, Croix, USVI06-1987
Skills
- Senior living experience
- Relationship building
- Resident support
- Customer service
- Creative planning
- Documentation skills
- Calendar management
- Schedule coordination
- Mobility assistance
- Event planning
- Event coordination
- Program development
- CPR Certified
Certification
- MEPAP I
- MEPAP II
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Activities Assistant
Pacifica Forest Trace Senior Living
06.2019 - Current
Activities Assistant
Plantation Nursing & Rehab Center, Kidz Korner
04.2009 - 06.2019
Activites Assistant
Springtree Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
03.2006 - 04.2009
Certified Nursing Assistant/Activities Assistant
St. Johns Rehabilitation Center
07.1998 - 08.2003
- MEPAP I
- MEPAP II
- CPR Certified
High School Diploma -
St. Croix Central High School
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