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Objective:To use the knowledge I have gained to apply my knowledge as a professional in service to older adults.
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Caroline Westbrook68 West End Avenue
Binghamton NY 13905(607)768-9973
Objective:To use the knowledge I have gained to apply my knowledge as a professional in service to older adults.
Education:Ithaca College, Expected Graduation: May 2015Bachelor of Science in Aging Studies with an emphasis on Occupational Science
Ithaca College Organizations:A.G.E.S. (Aging and Gerontological Education Society) 2013- present
Club Treasurer 2013-presentA.G.E.S. is a gerontology-related club that engages in community activities with the older population in the Ithaca area to increase awareness, reduce stereotypes, and strengthen bonds between Ithaca College and aging facilities in the community.
Women’s Ultimate Frisbee 2011- presentOrganizational Captain 2014-present
Habitat for Humanity 2014- presentWomen’s Club Lacrosse 2011- 2014
Relevant Course Work:Sociology of Aging, Biology of Aging, Aging and Social Policy, Communication Disorders in the Aging Population, End-of-Life Issues, the Long-Term Care System, Leisure and Aging
Work/ Internship Experience:Internship with Good Shepard at Fairview, Binghamton, NY June- August 2014
Did a full rotation of all of Good Shepard’s departments, shadowing: the executive director, the director of nursing, an Occupational Therapist, therapeutic recreation, a case manager and a social worker.
Ithaca College Fitness Center Senior Facility Monitor Jan. 2012- presentPrice Chopper Cashier Jan. 2013- presentPrice Chopper Customer Service Representative Nov. 2014- present
Awards and Scholarships: IC Leadership Recognition Award Student Government Leadership Award Police Athletic League Scholarship Binghamton Rotary Club #64 Scholarship
Community Service:Annual Alzheimer’s Association Walk to end Alzheimer’s 2013- presentHarvest Moon Dance 2013- present
Helped plan and obtain funding for Ithaca’s annual intergenerational dance that brings together hundreds of Ithaca College students and older adults for a night of fun and interaction.
Habitat for Humanity 2014- presentSpent six days over 2015 winter break building homes with Habitat for Humanity in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Skills: Computer: Very proficient with Windows OS, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
