Marie Karge
West Berlin
Summary
Compassionate Activities Aide with proven skills in patient care, activity planning, and effective communication. Committed to enhancing residents' quality of life through engaging activities and emotional support. Dedicated professional with experience in senior living and home health care. Skilled in team collaboration, time management, and providing emotional support, contributing to a supportive environment that fosters residents' well-being and social interaction. Enthusiastic Activities Aide with expertise in planning engaging activities and facilitating group events. Known for strong communication skills and ability to support residents' emotional needs, ready to enhance community engagement and resident satisfaction.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Activities Aide
Lions Gate Ccrc
Voorhees
04.2024 - 12.2025
- Planned and organized engaging activities for residents at a senior living community.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities to enhance their quality of life.
- Collaborated with team members to create a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Facilitated group events that promoted social interaction among residents.
- Communicated effectively with residents, families, and staff to address needs.
- Logged resident participation in activities to inform care plan updates, ensuring tailored support.
- Trained volunteers on effective procedures for assisting residents in activities, enhancing engagement.
- Conducted special events such as holiday parties and birthday celebrations.
- Communicated with families to provide updates on residents' progress in therapeutic activities, fostering connection.
- Reported any changes in resident behavior or attitude towards specific tasks or programs immediately to supervisor or nursing staff.
- Supervised field trips to local attractions and destinations.
- Provided one-on-one support to residents who needed extra assistance participating in activities.
- Assisted residents with developing and maintaining positive social skills, mental aptitude, confidence and strong interpersonal connections.
Home Health Aide
NA
Mt.Holy
06.2010 - 04.2012
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Monitored patient health, noting changes and reporting to medical staff.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients at home.
- Administered medications as directed by healthcare professionals.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families about care plans.
- Documented patient progress and daily activities in care logs.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
Bus Aide
Winslow Township
Atco
06.1999 - 03.2005
- Assisted students in boarding and disembarking safely at designated stops.
- Monitored student behavior to ensure a respectful and safe environment.
- Communicated effectively with drivers about route changes or student needs.
- Provided first aid support during emergencies to ensure student safety.
- Maintained cleanliness of the bus interior for a comfortable ride.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to address student concerns promptly.
- Observed and reported any unsafe conditions or incidents to supervisors immediately.
Education
Certificate - CHHA
Sunlight Care
Cherry Hill, NJ06-2025
High School Diploma -
Edgewood
Atco, NJ06-1997
Professional Medical Assistants - Professional Medical Assistants
Harris School of Business
NJSkills
- Patient care
- Activity planning
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Health monitoring
- First aid support
- Emotional support
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Bedside care
- Patient transportation
- Medical terminology and equipment
- Recording vital signs
- Care plan adherence
- Patient advocacy
- Vital signs monitoring
- Light housekeeping
- Community activities
- State regulations
Certification
CHHA
Timeline
Activities Aide
Lions Gate Ccrc
04.2024 - 12.2025
Home Health Aide
NA
06.2010 - 04.2012
Bus Aide
Winslow Township
06.1999 - 03.2005
Certificate - CHHA
Sunlight Care
High School Diploma -
Edgewood
Professional Medical Assistants - Professional Medical Assistants
Harris School of Business