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Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Additional Information
mental health first aid
Supervision training 2021
Timeline
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Karen Woolford

Witney,Oxfordshire

Summary

Empathetic individual offers energy and enthusiasm to activities coordination role. Skilled in devising and setting up varied programmes to facilitate social and creative experiences. Positive with a can-do attitude for helpful team and participant support. Confident professional with experience planning and delivering activities for varied audiences. Communicates and collaborates well to build trusted, constructive staff and participant relations. Organised with good negotiation skills to coordinate cost-effective programmes that achieve key objectives. Motivated Activity coordinator offers initiative and proactive work ethic to activities coordination position. Passionate about empowering participants to build confidence, independence and social skills. Plans and prioritises well to deliver varied schedules within cost and time constraints. Personable individual with excellent planning and organisation skills seeks Activities Coordinator position. Communicates confidently and compassionately to engage diverse individuals. Responsive to participant needs for creative activity planning. Energetic Activity Coordinator with 12-year background managing and planning activities for 34-63 residents Talented at supervising children between a and . Creative and ambitious with ability to communicate effectively with parents. Empowering professional talented at planning and delivering motivational sessions for optimal participant engagement. Builds rapport easily and nurtures inclusive environment. Provides outstanding customer experience to maximise rate of return clients. Resourceful and self-directed Activities Coordinator assists with developing and organizing resources to offer high-quality activities designed to meet physical, mental and psycho-social well-being of residents in assisted living community. Demonstrates competence in conducting therapeutic activities for individuals and groups. Stimulates interest of elderly and disabled residents with enthusiasm and compassion to set measurable participation goals within plan of care. Conscientious Manager trained in First Aid, CPR and recreation oversight. Accomplished in keeping programs fun, engaging and safe for participants. Diligent about enforcing rules and skilled in motivating staff. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work history

Senior events manager

Berkley care group
Oxford, Oxfordshire
06.2023 - Current
  • Solved complex logistical problems to ensure smooth running of events.
  • Handled crisis situations effectively whilst maintaining professionalism and calm.
  • Negotiated with vendors for cost-effective services and products.
  • Led a team of professionals, boosted productivity and morale.
  • Stayed abreast of latest industry trends, integrated relevant ideas into company's event strategies.
  • Trained junior staff members to increase overall team proficiency.
  • Oversaw registration procedures for simplified attendee check-in process.
  • Fostered strong relationships by communicating effectively with stakeholders.

Activities Coordinator

Churchfields care home
Cassington, Oxfordshire
06.2015 - 06.2023

Collaborated with other team members and planned special trips and activities for for elderly residents including trip to Aston horse and trap ride and activities such as craft and music session.

  • Noted emotional and behavioural health of 34 residents in a care home and during special activities.
  • Kept accurate and organised programme and individual resident records.
  • Planned fun exercise classes for varying ages, abilities and fitness levels.
  • Developed new or modified existing routines to avoid injuries.
  • Communicated and enforced safety procedures.
  • Monitored participants closely to maintain safe exercise practices.
  • Administered first aid, reporting incidents and near misses when required.
  • Planned and delivered engaging group and one-to-one fitness programmes.
  • Coordinated groups to comply with set schedule of times and locations.
  • Built positive relationships with clients to encourage continued class attendance.

Activities Coordinator

M,h,a the homestead
Carterton, Oxfordshire
10.2010 - 06.2015
  • Collaborated with other team members and planned special trips and activities for elderly residents including trip to Cotswold wildlife park and activities such as meals out
  • Noted emotional and behavioural health of 64 in and care setting during special activities.
  • Kept accurate and organised programme and individual re records.
  • Communicated and enforced safety procedures.
  • Administered first aid, reporting incidents and near misses when required.
  • Planned and delivered engaging group and one-to-one fitness programmes.
  • Coordinated groups to comply with set schedule of times and locations.
  • Built positive relationships with clients to encourage continued class attendance.
  • Evaluated clients' abilities and tailored recommendations accordingly.
  • Welcomed new and returning clients, cultivating inclusive space.

Care Assistant

Vale House
Botley , Oxford
10.1998 - 10.2010
  • Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support.
  • Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
  • Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
  • Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
  • Worked professionally with caregiving teams and hospital departments to maintain continuity of care.
  • Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
  • Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
  • Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
  • Maintained high levels of client satisfaction by providing tailored, personalised care that consistently met individual needs.
  • Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities for up-to-date client records.
  • Optimised patient satisfaction through compassionate, considered care and communication.
  • Provided holistic care through support across leisure pursuits and creative activities.
  • Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
  • Met with patients and families to discuss care plan adaptations, seeking continual improvement and development.
  • Assisted clinical staff with wound care and health assessments, enhancing care continuity between support teams.
  • Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client home and care environments, prioritising risk-reduction, health and hygiene.
  • Supported numerous individuals in maximising physical, intellectual, emotional and social capabilities through individualised care plans.
  • Massaged patient tissue and delivered other non-pharmacological pain relief.
  • Minimised care continuity issues by keeping thorough, accurate records.

Cambermaid

Four pillars
Witney, Oxford
10.1995 - 10.1998
  • Consistently achieved guest satisfaction score of
  • Dedicated extra care and attention to VIP guest areas when performing monthly and week cleaning rota.
  • Removed, separated and appropriately disposed of waste.
  • Elevated guest experience by promptly catering to all housekeeping needs anoue eeined requests.
  • Tailored all room requirements and requirements and service to accommodate our guests.
  • Replenished guest rooms with sundries and towels
  • Stored all cleaning products safely and appropriately.
  • Cleaned rooms 10 - 15 rooms to 3 star standards.
  • Performed tidy ups and bed changes as requested by housekeeper .

Carer Assistant

Freeland house
Freeland, Oxford
07.1991 - 10.1995
  • Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
  • Minimised care continuity issues by keeping thorough, accurate records.
  • Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
  • Supported numerous individuals in maximising physical, intellectual, emotional and social capabilities through individualised care plans.
  • Cleaned and organised patients' living quarters.
  • Provided holistic care through support across leisure pursuits and creative activities.
  • Monitored individuals' physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes to doctors and family members.
  • Prioritised person-centred care to maximise independence for clients with dementia and limited mobility.
  • Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.

Education

Ncaf in activity provision - Activity provision

N. A. P. A
2012 -

Aromatherapy level2 - Aromatherapy

Natural Science
2018 -

Nvq is health and social care -

N. V. Q leval2 and3
Oxford
2004 -

Higher National Diploma - Social care

City and guilds nvq assessors award + esol traini
Oxford
2005 -

Life storys

Napa
Oxford
2022

Risk assessment

Napa
Oxford
2022

Some College (No Degree) - Care

Diploma in Care Skills
Oxford
1991

Dolls therapy in care homes

Napa
Oxford
2022

Skills

  • Safety-conscious
  • Record-keeping
  • Written Communication
  • PPE Compliance
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem-Solving
  • Self-Motivated
  • Good Telephone Etiquette
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Dependable and Responsible

Additional Information

I have worked for many years in dimentia care and gained many qualifications in this area yesterday today and tomorrow care to make diferance distance learning learning dementia care challenging behaviour

mental health first aid

to help people with mental ill health and make sure that thay and others are safe

Supervision training 2021

This training was a start to my leadership journey which I wish to continue

Timeline

Senior events manager

Berkley care group
06.2023 - Current

Activities Coordinator

Churchfields care home
06.2015 - 06.2023

Activities Coordinator

M,h,a the homestead
10.2010 - 06.2015

Care Assistant

Vale House
10.1998 - 10.2010

Cambermaid

Four pillars
10.1995 - 10.1998

Carer Assistant

Freeland house
07.1991 - 10.1995

Ncaf in activity provision - Activity provision

N. A. P. A
2012 -

Aromatherapy level2 - Aromatherapy

Natural Science
2018 -

Nvq is health and social care -

N. V. Q leval2 and3
2004 -

Higher National Diploma - Social care

City and guilds nvq assessors award + esol traini
2005 -

Life storys

Napa

Risk assessment

Napa

Some College (No Degree) - Care

Diploma in Care Skills

Dolls therapy in care homes

Napa
Karen Woolford