Ashley Almeida
Alliston,ON
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with over fifteen years of experience working in the fields of long-term care, palliative care, community-based programs and Adult Day Program settings.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Adult Day Program Supervisor
CHATS – Community and Home Assistance to seniors
Richmond Hill, Canada
05.2016 - Current
- Manage overall day to day coordination of Day Program. Responsible for training, scheduling and supervision of clients, staff, students and volunteers and the safe delivery of quality wellness and therapeutic programming for clients.
- Leading the delivery of day program services within a multi-disciplinary team and an integrated wellness model.
- Complete intake and assessment for clients and families seeking a community- based program and establish eligibility for adult day program services. Plan and collaborate with team members, clients and caregivers to create integrated care plans.
- Support the care team in planning, development and coordination of wellness and recreational programs and support PSWs in providing care for clients.
- Strategizing, developing, and implementing approved, program initiatives and processes in alignment with the agency’s strategic direction to advance quality, best practices, and innovation.
- Managing program targets and funder obligations to ensure achievement, making critical decisions, and adjustments as necessary throughout the year to accomplish monthly annual targets.
- Liason with and coordinate community programs including iRide Transportation, Meals on Wheels (MOW) and Food services, refer clients to ADP at home (SPOKE),Volunteer Program and other Special Projects and community initiatives
- Maintaining statistical data, monitoring program activity levels, efficiency, budget, trends, and impacts.
- Coordination of client needs assessments using INTER-RAI CHA, liaison with Home and Community Care Support Services (HCCSS) to support quarterly care planning and meet performance targets.
- Develop, coordinate and facilitate wellness programming and workshops, training seminars, activities and events for both caregivers and client support groups.
- Collaborate with the volunteer coordinator and HR departments to source volunteers for program needs and client care.
- Maintain good relationship and liaison with community health care providers through monthly meetings and check ins relating to client care and care planning. Provide clients and caregivers with timely and accurate referrals to additional community services as needed.
Recreation Programmer/ Student Supervisor
CHATS- Community and Home Assistance to Seniors
Richmond Hill, Canada
05.2016 - 03.2017
- Plan, coordinate and implement individualized and group wellness programs for older adults in the day program setting.
- Participate in and conduct monthly RBC (Relationship based Care) team meetings, with an emphasis on team and skill building.
- Complete monthly and quarterly care plans and progress notes on client status using Gold Care software.
- Plan and conduct monthly falls prevention education sessions, conduct workshops for clients and caregivers.
- Work closely with multi-disciplinary team to ensure successful program delivery and identify therapeutic goals and interventions as outlined in the care plan of the clients.
- Create interventions for clients based on goals set up in individualized client care plans. Monitor client progress in program and update goals quarterly.
- Supervise, monitor and support students during their placements and provide direction and tools for them to learn and succeed. Complete student evaluations in accordance with their school policy.
Group Exercise Coordinator
Sienna Senior Living, Weston Terrace care Community
Toronto, Canada
08.2015 - 09.2015
Sports and Recreation Assistant
Dixie Soccer Club
Mississauga, Canada
07.2014 - 08.2014
Physiotherapy Assistant
Revera Senior Care and Retirement Living
Maple, Canada
08.2013 - 07.2013
Physiotherapy Assistant
Sienna Senior Living, Woodbridge vista care
Woodbridge, Canada
11.2012 - 06.2012
Education
Diploma in Recreation and leisure studies -
Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Toronto, ON01.2016
Certificate Program in Research Methodology -
Ryerson University
Toronto, ON12.2010
Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy -
Rajiv Gandhi University
Bangalore, India06.2009
Diploma In Medical Law and Ethics -
Eau Claire University
USA04.2005
Skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Team building
- Rapport
- Time management
- Assessment skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Multilingual
- Collaboration
- Multi-tasking
- Workshops
- Staff education
- Training
- Project management
- Experience with multi-disciplinary teams
- Falls prevention
- Infection prevention and control
- Community organizations
- Ontario Health Teams
Certifications And Registrations
- First Aid and CPR-C certificate with AED, 08/01/23
- CHATS supervisory surge training April 2, 2025
- Grief and bereavement training, 08/01/24
- Palliative care and end of life training, 08/01/24
- WHMIS training, 12/01/23
- TEP- tiered exercise Program and functional fitness, 02/01/17
- GPA (gentle persuasive approaches) in dementia care, 02/01/16
- LGBTQ+ and cultural sensitivity training, 05/01/23
Languages
English
Professional
Malayalam
Professional
Hindi
Professional
French
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Adult Day Program Supervisor
CHATS – Community and Home Assistance to seniors
05.2016 - Current
Recreation Programmer/ Student Supervisor
CHATS- Community and Home Assistance to Seniors
05.2016 - 03.2017
Group Exercise Coordinator
Sienna Senior Living, Weston Terrace care Community
08.2015 - 09.2015
Sports and Recreation Assistant
Dixie Soccer Club
07.2014 - 08.2014
Physiotherapy Assistant
Revera Senior Care and Retirement Living
08.2013 - 07.2013
Physiotherapy Assistant
Sienna Senior Living, Woodbridge vista care
11.2012 - 06.2012
Diploma in Recreation and leisure studies -
Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Certificate Program in Research Methodology -
Ryerson University
Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy -
Rajiv Gandhi University
Diploma In Medical Law and Ethics -
Eau Claire University
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