Lisa Posynick
Enderby
Summary
Dynamic Activity Worker with Interior Health Authority, skilled in recreational programming and client assessment. Proven ability to foster resident engagement and enhance well-being through innovative activity planning. A collaborative team player, adept at crisis intervention and maintaining a safe environment, ensuring dignified care for all participants.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Activity Worker
Interior Health Authority
Enderby
01.2016 - Current
- Monitored resident behavior during activities to ensure safety protocols were followed.
- Helped residents participate in activities with basic and advanced mobility support.
- Maintained adequate supplies to meet activities needs.
- Coordinated musical guests, movies and other types of resident entertainment.
- Encouraged resident participation in arts and crafts projects.
- Managed inventory of supplies used during activities; ordered additional items when necessary.
- Reported any changes in resident behavior or attitude towards specific tasks or programs immediately to supervisor or nursing staff.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Helped develop an atmosphere of camaraderie among residents by encouraging them to socialize with each other during recreational time.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for all participants during activities.
- Provided one-on-one support to residents who needed extra assistance participating in activities.
- Supported residents' families by providing updates on their loved ones' progress through therapeutic activities.
- Planned, organized, facilitated and promoted diverse recreational programs.
- Developed monthly activity calendars for residents.
- Completed and maintained time and attendance forms and inventory lists.
- Conducted special events such as holiday parties and birthday celebrations.
- Assisted with transporting and escorting program participants to, from and within program activity locations and on external trips.
Care Aide/Recreation Worker
Hillside Village Long Term Care Facility
Salmon Arm
11.2007 - Current
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, laundering clothing items.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for clients by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Observed client behavior and reported any changes to the supervisor or appropriate personnel.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as brushing teeth or shaving.
- Created safe environment, preventing falls and accidents.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Organized games and other activities to engage clients and offer mental stimulation.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Provided emotional support to both patients and families during difficult times.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Prepared meals according to dietary guidelines prescribed by a nutritionist or dietitian.
- Assisted clients with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
- Distributed snacks, reading material, drinks and linens to provide comfort.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Demonstrated flexibility to work per patient requirements.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Provided companionship for elderly or disabled patients.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Answered inquiries from family members regarding the condition of their loved ones.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Education
Therapeutic Recreation - Therapeutic Recreation
Douglas College, Coquitlam
BC06-2026
Some College (No Degree) - Activity Worker
College of The Rockies
Cranbrook, BC11-2015
Some College (No Degree) - Care Aide
Okanagan College
Kelowna, None11-2007
Skills
- Active listener and culturally aware
- Person-centered for individual and group care
- Reflexive based practices
- Use a Strength-based approach
- Activity planning
- Recreational programming
- Client assessment
- Team collaboration
- Community outreach
- Crisis intervention
- Lifelong learner
- A Collaborative team player
Accomplishments
- I graduated from Okanagan College with honors and distinction, 2007.
- I received the Rachel Dobek award, BCTRA, 2023.
- I have been on the honor roll 2022-current, Douglas College.
- I will be publishing my first research, 2025.
Timeline
Activity Worker
Interior Health Authority
01.2016 - Current
Care Aide/Recreation Worker
Hillside Village Long Term Care Facility
11.2007 - Current
Therapeutic Recreation - Therapeutic Recreation
Douglas College, Coquitlam
Some College (No Degree) - Activity Worker
College of The Rockies
Some College (No Degree) - Care Aide
Okanagan College
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