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Lisa Mills

Milford,ON

Summary

Friendly Life Enrichment Director knowledgeable in finding great activities to expand interests of senior citizens. Bright and energetic professional with more than 15 years of expertise providing engaging, inspiring, fun and educational events and activities.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
5
5

Health care aide, whmis behaviour management,online training

Work History

Life Enrichment Coordinator

Omni Health Car
03.2008 - 09.2023
  • Enhanced resident engagement by organizing and implementing a diverse range of activities, events, and programs.
  • Developed customized care plans for residents, ensuring their individual needs were met through tailored life enrichment programs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to assess resident preferences and develop personalized activities that promoted physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
  • Increased family involvement in life enrichment activities by hosting special events and maintaining open lines of communication with residents'' loved ones.
  • Recruited trained, and supervised volunteers to support the delivery of various life enrichment programs and services.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness regularly, utilizing feedback from residents, families, and staff to make continuous improvements in programming offerings.
  • Established strong relationships with community partners to bring additional resources and opportunities to enrich the lives of residents.
  • Promoted a positive environment within the facility by fostering teamwork among staff members and encouraging collaborative problem-solving efforts.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable regulations pertaining to activity programming in senior living communities.
  • Coordinated transportation logistics for off-site excursions, maximizing accessibility for all interested residents while ensuring safety protocols were maintained at all times.
  • Encouraged social interaction and relationship-building among residents by facilitating group activities, clubs, and discussion sessions tailored to common interests.
  • Provided compassionate support to residents coping with personal losses or challenging life events by offering emotional support and connecting them with relevant resources within the community.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of resident participation in life enrichment programs for use by interdisciplinary teams during care planning processes.
  • Coordinated holiday decorating of facility, garnering help of residents and volunteer staff.
  • Provided one-on-one programs and activities for residents unable to participate in group settings.

Health Care Aide

Omni Healrh Care
01.1991 - 03.2008
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
  • Ensured the safe transfer of patients using proper techniques to prevent injuries and falls.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns for optimal health outcomes.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities to nursing staff or physicians.
  • Provided emotional support for patients and families during times of stress and uncertainty.
  • Promoted a clean and safe environment by adhering to strict infection prevention protocols.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current with best practices in health care aide services.
  • Performed wound care tasks under the supervision of healthcare professionals, facilitating timely healing processes.
  • Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Delivered compassionate care and clear communication in handling issues of death and dying.
  • Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.

Education

Health Care Aide

Loyalist College of Applied Arts And Technology
Belleville, ON
05.1986

Skills

  • Staff Supervision
  • Budget Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Organizational Skills
  • Empathy and Compassion
  • Event Planning
  • Time Management
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Team Building

Certification

Certificates attached

Languages

English
Elementary

Timeline

Life Enrichment Coordinator

Omni Health Car
03.2008 - 09.2023

Health Care Aide

Omni Healrh Care
01.1991 - 03.2008

Health Care Aide

Loyalist College of Applied Arts And Technology

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