Marisa Rittmaster
Collegeville
Summary
I am a people-oriented, conscientious, well-organized person with a special interest in helping older adults. My objective is to help people live longer, more enjoyable lives by assisting them to pursue interests and socialize despite the growing limitations that old age may be giving them. I am a proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. I am known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. I am a hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills eager to help my team to succeed.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Life Associate
Providence Place Senior Living at the Collegeville
Collegeville, PA
02.2024 - Current
- Lead activities, including exercise, knitting, bingo, jewelry making, etc.
- Take residents on outings such as groceries, stores, and restaurants.
- Always there to listen to residents as a companion when needed.
- Help facilitate big events such as family fun nights, car shows and buffet luncheons for residents to enhance their everyday lives
- Monitored compliance with regulatory standards, maintaining a safe living environment for residents.
- Facilitated communication between departments to optimize workflow and resource allocation.
- Evaluated resident feedback to identify areas for service enhancement and program development.
- Established strong relationships with coworkers, facilitating effective communication across departments and teams.
Activities Assistant
Brandywine Senior Living
03.2022 - 02.2024
- Lead or assist with activities for residents
- Transport residents to and from activities
- Set up activities and return the area to its original order afterward
- Listen to residents and follow up as appropriate to make them more comfortable
- Part time
- Facilitated engaging activities to enhance resident social interaction and emotional well-being.
- Assisted in planning and executing monthly events tailored to resident interests and preferences.
- Coordinated transportation for residents to off-site excursions, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with team members to create a welcoming environment that fosters community spirit.
- Supported emotional well-being of residents with personalized one-on-one interactions and attentive care during activities.
Internship
Morningside House of Collegeville
Collegeville, PA
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Created and led my own activity with residents
- Regularly visited with individual residents and spent time doing activities they enjoy
- Assisted with group activities
- Helped set up or decorate for events
- Accompanied residents on trips to restaurants and shops
- Activities Department
Activities Assistant
Brightview Senior Living
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Learned how to set up, lead, and take down activities
- Assisted the Activities Director as needed with other duties
- Filling in for an employee on leave
Medical Assistant
ENT and Allergy Specialists
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Interviewed patients to determine their reasons for presenting to the doctor
- Took patients’ vital signs and recorded the results in the computerized medical record
- Facilitated patient flow by cleaning exam rooms after each patient and greeting the next patient
- Made patient appointments
- Retrieved lab results
- Full time
Medical Assistant
Norristown Family Physicians
08.2017 - 02.2019
- Interviewed patients to determine their reasons for presenting to the doctor
- Gave injections, blood draws, CLIA Waived Tests, pregnancy tests, glucose tests, strep tests, urine tests, electrocardiograms, spirometry
- Took patients’ vital signs and recorded the results in the computerized medical record
- Facilitated patient flow by cleaning exam rooms after each patient and greeting the next patient
- Made patient appointments
- Retrieved lab results
- Full time
Education
Associate Degree - Gerontology – Human Services
Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PA12-2023
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PA05-2017
Skills
- CPR and first aid training
- Dementia Training
- Direct Care Staff Training and Competency Test (PA Bureau of Human Services Licensing) 2024 to present
- Ceca Award for exceptional caregiving
- Direct Care Training 2024, 2025, 2026
- Customer service
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Computer skills
- Leadership qualities
Accomplishments
Ceca Award Quarterly Winner
Certification
First Aid and CPR certifications
Medical Assisting Certificate
Timeline
Community Life Associate
Providence Place Senior Living at the Collegeville
02.2024 - Current
Internship
Morningside House of Collegeville
08.2023 - 11.2023
Activities Assistant
Brandywine Senior Living
03.2022 - 02.2024
Activities Assistant
Brightview Senior Living
03.2021 - 08.2021
Medical Assistant
ENT and Allergy Specialists
04.2019 - 03.2020
Medical Assistant
Norristown Family Physicians
08.2017 - 02.2019
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Montgomery County Community College
Associate Degree - Gerontology – Human Services
Montgomery County Community College