BRIANNA AMAYA
Los Angeles
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated healthcare professional with experience working in a skilled nursing facility and community based programs. Experienced in resident engagement, activity coordination, emotional support, documentation, and assisting elderly populations with daily needs. Certified Activities Director with strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills. Passionate about providing quality care and creating positive experiences for participants and residents.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Activity Director
Buena Vista Care Center
Anaheim, CA
03.2025 - 03.2026
- Designed engaging recreational activities to enhance resident participation and well-being.
- Coordinated and implemented recreational and therapeutic activities for elderly residents.
- Implemented weekly schedules for activities, ensuring diverse options for all interests.
- Assisted residents with ambulation and mobility support.
- Provided one-on-one support for residents with dementia, confusion, and physical limitations.
- Developed strong relationships with residents and their families, fostering a supportive community environment.
- Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement, and engagement of patients.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of activity programs through ongoing assessment and feedback from residents, families, and staff members.
- Arranged outings as part of recreational program.
- Part of IDT and collaborated with interdisciplinary team to create holistic care plans addressing the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social needs of each resident.
- Maintained positive communication with residents , families, and staff members.
- Assisted residents with emotional support, social engagement, and daily participation.
- Documented resident participation, behaviors, and responses in PointClickCare.
Program Supervisor
LAUSD Beyond The Bell
Los Angeles, CA
06.2022 - 07.2025
- Supervised and engaged students in after-school educational and recreational programs.
- Assisted with program organization, safety, and participant support.
- Encouraged positive social interaction and teamwork.
- Maintained a safe and welcoming environment for students and families.
- Assisted with daily activities, communication, and behavioral support.
- Developed and implemented program schedules to enhance student engagement and participation.
- Monitored program activities to ensure compliance with district policies and regulations.
- Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Gate High School
South Gate, CASkills
- Activity organization
- Organizational skills
- Program development
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Professionalism
- Emotional Support
- Bilingual English/ Spanish
- Dementia Support
- Resident Engagement
- Participant monitoring
- Safety promotion
- Event planning experience
- Compassionate
- Patience
- Communication
- Reliability
Certification
- Activities Director Certification
- BLS Certification
- Completed Certified Nursing Assistant Program Training
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Activity Director
Buena Vista Care Center
03.2025 - 03.2026
Program Supervisor
LAUSD Beyond The Bell
06.2022 - 07.2025
High School Diploma -
South Gate High School