Yvonne Ropafadzo Mushoriwa
Harare
Summary
Dedicated Activities Assistant with a proven track record at Fairways Home, excelling in resident support and creative planning. Leveraged relationship-building and enrichment program development skills to enhance social integration and cognitive health, achieving increased resident satisfaction. Demonstrates flexibility and a commitment to inclusivity, fostering a vibrant community atmosphere.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Activities Assistant
Fairways Home
03.2022 - Current
- 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 clear communication to staff, residents, and family members regarding upcoming events and any necessary accommodations or modifications needed for participation.
- Engaged residents through events, small groups, and personal attention.
- Communicated with family members and other caregivers to provide updates on well-being and care of residents.
- Increased social interaction among residents through facilitating group activities and fostering a sense of community.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between activities through efficient set-up and break-down procedures, minimizing downtime for participants.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of each activity based on participant feedback and adjusted programming accordingly for increased satisfaction.
Activities Assistant
Danai Children's Home
02.2018 - 01.2021
- Promoted cognitive health by designing mentally stimulating activities such as trivia games, puzzles,hiking,rock climbing,arts and craft and memory exercises.
- Supported emotional well-being of residents with personalized one-on-one interactions and attentive care during activities.
- Received consistent positive feedback from both staff members and participants regarding volunteer contributions to the program''s success.
- Utilized creative problem-solving skills to address any challenges that arose during activity sessions.
- Facilitated effective communication between staff members, volunteers, and participants for seamless event coordination.
- Enhanced participant engagement by incorporating interactive games and team-building exercises into daily activities.
- Collaborated with other volunteers to create a supportive network for program success.
- Promoted a sense of community among participants by facilitating connections between individuals with shared interests or backgrounds.
- Consistently displayed professionalism while volunteering, acting as a reliable representative of the organization during public-facing events.
Education
High School Diploma -
Njelele High School
Gokwe Zimbabwe11-2017
Skills
- Senior living experience
- Relationship building
- Resident support
- Customer service
- Creative planning
- Documentation skills
- Inclusivity
- Flexibility
Languages
shona
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Activities Assistant
Fairways Home
03.2022 - Current
Activities Assistant
Danai Children's Home
02.2018 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
Njelele High School
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