Siri Sokol

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.

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.

Master's degree in Music – Binghamton University (1977-09 – 1979-06)

Bachelor of Arts in Music Education – Swarthmore College (1971-09 – 1977-06)