Laura Tilley
London,ON
Summary
Passionate recreation professional with over 11 years of experience in long-term care settings. Extensive background in dementia care, serving as Recreation Coordinator for 8 years at Dearness Home. Proven ability to enhance resident engagement through tailored recreational programs. Seeking opportunities to expand knowledge and gain management or leadership experience. I am a positive, energetic individual who is willing to learn.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recreation Coordinator
City of London (Dearness Home)
London, Ontario
09.2018 - Current
- Created, facilitated, and planned programs and home-wide events (60-100 attendees).
- Created, facilitated, and planned community outings.
- Documented daily on resident status and activity interest.
- Created and edited program protocols.
- Utilized Point Click Care to create care plans.
- I attended care conferences with family members and multidisciplinary team members.
- Coordinated inventory and supplies to secure timely access to necessary materials.
- Redirected residents in behavioral distress
- Communicated with families and other team members about residents' needs.
- Admission orientation was conducted with a thorough assessment of history and interest.
- Conducted monthly statistical assessments.
- I gave direction to volunteers and fellow RCs when leading programs.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed, and deadlines were met.
- Experience working in dementia care with gentle, persuasive approaches.
- Supervised mobility device repairs with direction from the occupational therapist.
- Annual evaluations of all programs are conducted.
- Created program calendars monthly.
- Created posters for program advertisement.
Education
College Diploma - Recreation Leisure Services
Fanshawe College
London, Ontario01-2018
Skills
- Program planning
- Activity facilitation
- Data documentation
- Point Click Care
- Inventory management
- Behavioral redirection
- Customer relationship management
Affiliations
- I value an active lifestyle: Personal training, Yoga, Group classes, Running
- Meditation/Self Work
- Cooking
- Horticulture
Accomplishments
- 2 student placements in long term care settings
- Long term care volunteering: Country Terrace & Dearness Home
- College entry scholarship
- First year college honours
Certification
- GPA Coach (Dementia Care Approaches), due to my advocacy for dementia clients
- GPA Certified
- Food Handlers Course
- Health & Safety Training
- Use of Microsoft word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Smart Serve
- Point Click Care
Timeline
Recreation Coordinator
City of London (Dearness Home)
09.2018 - Current
College Diploma - Recreation Leisure Services
Fanshawe College
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