Professional with extensive experience in nursing support, specializing in patient care and activity coordination. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs, and trusted by peers. Skilled in patient assistance, activity planning, and maintaining positive, engaging environment for residents. Known for reliability, compassion, and effective communication.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Activities Assistant
Laurel Ridge Nursing Home
01.2017 - 01.2020
Helped to plan monthly schedules for residents to enjoy and interact in a community setting
Encouraged activities towards specific holidays
Assisted with facilitating activities on a daily basis
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.
Provided emotional support and companionship to improve quality of life for residents.
PCA
Cerebral Palsy
01.2010 - 01.2019
Help take care of disabled individuals by bathing, cooking, cleaning and distributing medication
Offering companionship
Running Errands either together or by myself
Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
Chair Car Driver
McCall Ambulance
01.2015 - 01.2017
Responded promptly to all assigned calls, either scheduled or on an emergency basis
Attended to patients in a courteous manner
Transported safely to various medical facilities for personal care
Informed patient and families of where they were being transported to
Washed chair car externally and cleaned and disinfected after each transport for sanitary precautions
Acted as a reliable team member, often stepping in to cover shifts for others during peak seasons or staff shortages.
Improved fuel efficiency by consistently monitoring vehicle performance and practicing eco-friendly driving habits.
Education
High School Diploma -
BCLA
Boston, MA
01.2005
Skills
Senior living experience
Relationship Building
Resident support
Customer Service
Flexibility
Enrichment program development
Event Planning
Certification
Home Health Aide Certification (HHA) - National Association for Home Care & Hospice or state-specific agencies.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross.
Timeline
Activities Assistant
Laurel Ridge Nursing Home
01.2017 - 01.2020
Chair Car Driver
McCall Ambulance
01.2015 - 01.2017
PCA
Cerebral Palsy
01.2010 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
BCLA
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