Siri Sokol
Food Service Worker
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About
Reliable healthcare and memory-care support professional with experience assisting residents during meals, bussing trays, supporting patient needs, following care plans, and maintaining safe, organized environments. Brings a strong background in direct care, rehabilitation, long-term care, teamwork, documentation, confidentiality, and respectful service to patients and residents.
Experience
Summer Intern, Memory Care at Belmont Village Senior Living (2024-06 – 2024-09)
- Assisted residents with meals while providing respectful, patient-centered support.
- Bussed meal trays and helped maintain an orderly dining environment.
- Supported residents with daily needs in a memory-care setting.
- Followed established care and safety procedures while working with older adults.
- Communicated with staff to support resident comfort, dignity, and well-being.
Music Therapist at Bethany Rehab (2023-11 – 2024-03)
- Supported patients through individualized activities in a rehabilitation setting.
- Followed care plans and documented sessions clearly and accurately.
- Collaborated with care teams to respond to patient needs and progress.
- Built supportive relationships with patients while maintaining confidentiality.
Itinerant Special Education Assistant at Albany City School District (2016-08 – 2018-12)
- Supported individuals with disabilities through one-on-one and small-group assistance.
- Maintained safe, structured routines during classroom, meal, and break periods.
- Followed instructions and collaborated with teachers to support student needs.
- Used calm communication and de-escalation skills in challenging situations.
Mental Health Worker at Wingate Skilled Nursing Corporation (2001-09 – 2004-06)
- Provided supportive care to adults in a skilled nursing setting.
- Assisted patients with daily support and therapeutic activities.
- Worked with interdisciplinary staff to provide consistent, person-centered care.
- Maintained patient confidentiality while documenting and communicating care needs.
Education
Master's degree in Music – Binghamton University (1977-09 – 1979-06)
Bachelor of Arts in Music Education – Swarthmore College (1971-09 – 1977-06)