KAYLA WILSON
Sarnia
Summary
Driven and dedicated to enhancing quality of life for individuals through engaging and meaningful activities. Extensive experience in creating and implementing programs that foster social interaction, emotional well-being, and personal growth. Strong ability to connect with diverse groups, ensuring each person feels valued and heard. Dedicated to creating vibrant, inclusive environments as Life Enrichment Coordinator.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Life Enrichment Worker
S&R Nursing Homes Ltd
05.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging activities to enhance resident participation and social interaction.
- Monitored resident feedback to continuously improve program offerings and participant satisfaction levels.
- Organized special events that encouraged family involvement, boosting overall community spirit and support networks.
- Supported physical health through organizing exercise programs and encouraging participation in daily activities.
- Provided necessary assistance during meal times or personal care routines when needed to ensure comprehensive support beyond scheduled activity programming.
- Improved emotional well-being of residents by offering compassionate companionship and active listening.
- Utilized effective time management skills to balance planning responsibilities alongside direct resident engagement in daily programming efforts.
- Adapted activities as needed to accommodate varying physical and cognitive abilities, ensuring all residents could participate in programming efforts.
- Enhanced residents'' quality of life by implementing engaging and diverse activities tailored to individual needs.
- Encouraged creative expression through art, music, and writing workshops designed for various skill levels.
Personal Support Worker
Victorian Order of Nurses Canada
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Assisted residents in and out of bed and wheelchairs, using safe lifting and transferring techniques
- Developed strong interpersonal skills through providing compassionate care to clients
- Assisted residents in activities of daily living to maintain health and dignity
- Proficient in providing personal care such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting
- Read and contributed to shift reports and care notes
Personal Support Worker
Vision Nursing Home
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted residents in and out of bed and wheelchairs, using safe lifting and transferring techniques
- Developed strong interpersonal skills through providing compassionate care to clients
- Assisted residents in activities of daily living to maintain health and dignity
- Proficient in providing personal care such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting
- Responded to resident dining needs and assisted with feeding
- Reported health changes and provided proper documentation to appropriate staff
- Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support and guidance for individuals in need
- Well versed in using adaptive devices such as wheelchairs, walkers and lifts for mobility assistance
Education
Diploma - Recreational Therapy
Lambton College
Sarnia, Ontario04-2025
Diploma - Personal Support Worker
Lambton College
Sarnia, Ontario04.2019
Diploma - Hairstyling
Lambton College
Sarnia, Ontario08.2018
Skills
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- Social support
- Dementia care
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Housekeeping tasks
- Interpersonal communication
- Palliative care
- Compassionate care
- Meal planning
- Disability support
- Relationship building
- Recreational activities
- Meal preparation
- Mobility assistance
- Patient care
- Daily living support
- Client advocacy
- Fall prevention
- First aid and safety
- Respectful and compassionate
- Active listening
- Compassionate communication
- Social skills development
- Mindfulness techniques
- Creative expression
- Mental health support
- Activity planning
- Age-appropriate activities
- Behavioral support
- Motivational techniques
- Activity coordination
- Music appreciation
- Artistic expression
- Adaptive planning
- Creative programming
- Empathetic communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Interpersonal skills
Languages
English
Certification
First Aid and CPR
Volunteer Experience
During my studies at Lambton College I attended the following locations for Placement opportunities as a Recreational Therapist Student.
YMCA Resource Houses
January 2024- April 2024
New Beginnings ABI and Stroke Recovery
November 2024- December 2024
VON Adult Day Program
March 2025- April 2025
Timeline
Life Enrichment Worker
S&R Nursing Homes Ltd
05.2025 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Victorian Order of Nurses Canada
09.2019 - 07.2021
Personal Support Worker
Vision Nursing Home
05.2019 - 08.2019
Diploma - Personal Support Worker
Lambton College
Diploma - Hairstyling
Lambton College
Diploma - Recreational Therapy
Lambton College