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Gulam Sayed

Etobicoke,Canada

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in creating and managing recreational programs for older adults with cognitive impairments. Demonstrated expertise in effective communication and budgeting, achieving cost-effective program delivery. Skilled in motivational interviewing and crisis management, enhancing client well-being and staff efficiency.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Recreationist

Humber Meadows LTC
Toronto, Canada
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Create programs to enhance the spiritual, physical, emotional, and social well-being of older adults with dementia.
  • Document daily activities of individuals, and assess psychological well-being.
  • Conducted pre- and post-event evaluations to gather feedback and suggest improvements.
  • Prepared and managed budgets for recreational activities, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
  • Conducted inventory checks on equipment and supplies, ensuring availability for all activities.
  • Assessed needs and interests of individuals and groups and planned activities accordingly.

Program Support Assistant

Villa Forum Long Term Care
Mississauga, Canada
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Create recreational programs for older adults with cognitive impairment.
  • Complete relevant documentation pertaining to client performance, and response to activities and programs.
  • Conduct a recreation assessment with families and caretakers.
  • Partake in health and safety meetings on a monthly basis.
  • Researched industry trends related to programs being supported by the department.

Facilitator

Volunteer
Mississauga, Canada
06.2022 - 01.2023
  • Assisted families in understanding the impact of mental illness on their lives by providing psychoeducation materials.
  • Facilitated psychoeducation classes on topics like stress management and relaxation techniques.

Lifestyle and Programs Assistant

Chartwell Seniors Retirement Heritage Glen
Mississauga, Canada
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Create recreational programs for older adults based on their intake assessment.
  • Complete the necessary documentation daily and partake in quarterly assessment of needs and concerns.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Scheduled facility use for various organizations or community groups requesting space for their own recreation-related events.
  • Maintained inventory of all recreation equipment, ensuring it was in good working condition at all times.
  • Provided support to volunteers participating in recreation programs by offering guidance and assistance as needed.

Education

Diploma - Social Service

Fleming College
Peterborough, ON
04.2022

Bachelor's Degree - English Literature, Psychology and Journalism

Loyola Academy Degree and PG College
Hyderabad, Telangana
04.2019

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Public speaking
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Trained in motivational interviewing
  • Crisis Management
  • Target-driven
  • Human Resources
  • Interviewing
  • Presentation skills
  • Event Planning
  • Writing Skills
  • Budgeting

Certification

  • Accessibility for Ontarian's with Disabilities Act, 2021, AODA
  • Worker Health and Safety Awareness, 2021, WHSA
  • First Aid CPR/AED
  • Counselling workshop

Languages

English, Advanced

Timeline

Recreationist

Humber Meadows LTC
01.2024 - 06.2024

Program Support Assistant

Villa Forum Long Term Care
06.2022 - 06.2023

Facilitator

Volunteer
06.2022 - 01.2023

Lifestyle and Programs Assistant

Chartwell Seniors Retirement Heritage Glen
01.2022 - 04.2022

Diploma - Social Service

Fleming College

Bachelor's Degree - English Literature, Psychology and Journalism

Loyola Academy Degree and PG College

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