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Lesley Bownass

Lesley Bownass

Blackpool ,Lancashire

Summary

have worked in the care industry for over 40 years, still love helping people and making them feel needed, cared for and given a purpose in life.

As a dementia trainer for The Alzheimer's society in 'This is me!' it has helped staff to understand how to help people living with dementia

As a trainer for Meaningful Care Matters staff learn all about treating people like a human beings, acknowledging their emotions and not always the diagnosis. Care and compassion first always.

working with older people is wonderful, so much to give and deserve to have a good life.

worked in care homes, day centres, in the community and hospitals.

enjoy being part of a team and always go that extra mile with the people we work with.

like to think outside the box and introduce new activities, or help to rekindle lost activities from the past in a new way.

very passionate about my job and proud of the work we do.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work history

Activities coordinator

Senior moments care
St Annes, Lancs
11.2019 - Current
  • Fostered positive environment through organisation of team-building exercises. organising nights out for staff.
  • Provided emotional support to participants during challenging or strenuous activities.
  • Coordinated outdoor excursions, enhancing residents' physical health and wellbeing.
  • Established strong rapport with participants, boosting their enthusiasm towards organised events. providing monthly activity plans so everyone knew what was happening daily with residents input.
  • Helping people living with dementia to live happy and purposeful lives.
  • Delivered personalised care by addressing individual interests in activity planning.
  • Engaged regularly with family members for feedback on activity schedules and preferences. I organised and supported carers meetings on monthly basis.
  • Improved community integration by organising local outings for residents. arranged visits from local schools and nursery's.
  • Conducted regular assessments of each resident's needs, tailoring activities accordingly.
  • Enhanced morale within residential community via frequent social gatherings.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of all participants' progress and responses to different activities.
  • There can be anywhere between 12-25 people coming regularly. Helping people socialise and re- awaken their brains with cognitive stimulation therapy. Some of members were picked up by staff so could attend.
  • . New members were given taster days to show what there was to do, and to meet everyone.
  • Enhanced overall resident experience with diverse social events and activities, helped by celebrating special days, birthdays, anniversary's etc.
  • Promoted active lifestyles amongst residents through well-organised fitness classes.
  • Ensured safety during activities with diligent supervision and risk assessments, also with help from staff.

bereavement volunteer for cruse

Cruise
Epping forest, Essex
09.2014 - Current
  • Provided companionship to elderly residents through regular visits and conversations.
  • Showed sensitivity, confidentiality and respect towards clients' needs, providing safe environment for clients accessing services.
  • Maintained accurate, up-to-date records of volunteer activities.
  • helping people to be able to live their lives after bereavement
  • listening to families and helping them through their loved ones dying process, using compassion and dignity.

Head of activities

Barchester
Waltham Abbey , Essex
09.2012 - 12.2018
  • Boosted team morale with regular motivational sessions and team bonding activities.
  • Managed large-scale events, ensuring seamless execution and guest satisfaction. organised many fetes and parties within care homes.
  • Coordinated daily schedules, resulting in smooth operations, being organised with pre planning. Relevant resources is very important for success.
  • Maintained safety compliance by conducting regular risk assessments and inspections of facilities and resources used.
  • Sourced entertainment acts to diversify schedule of activities offered to guests. Regular meetings helps to know what people would like.
  • Improved guest satisfaction by implementing innovative activity programmes and regular chats with family, finding out what activities their loved ones enjoy.
  • Led team meetings, facilitating open discussions and idea exchanges for continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Fostered positive working environment through open communication channels and transparency.
  • Produced weekly and monthly activity programmes, communicating social schedule to all residents.
  • Assisted residents with dementia to participate in activity sessions, with reminiscence and general support. Also knowing how to engage someone with advanced dementia with more sensory activities.
  • Kept all activities documented to inform future planning.
  • Worked as active team member to achieve highest standards of care.
  • Kept written records of resident participation and regularly reviewed individual needs.
  • Liaised with relatives and staff to incorporate birthdays, anniversaries and religious celebrations into activity calendar.
  • Engaged local community in daily lives of residents by enabling individuals to join and continue hobbies and interests.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of resident personal matters.
  • using doll therapy and animal therapy has also been successful .

Community night nurse (grade B)

Nhs
Waltham forest, London
08.1985 - 09.1994
  • Provided emotional support to patients during evening and night, reducing anxiety levels.
  • Administered medication to patients, improving health conditions.
  • Developed rapport with patients fostering positive atmosphere for healing.
  • Documented all care information concisely in patient records.
  • Attended regular training sessions to upgrade nursing skills.
  • Monitored vital signs of critically ill patients for immediate response.
  • Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals enhancing teamwork.
  • Handled emergency situations effectively with quick decision making.
  • Ensured clean and safe environment by following infection control procedures.
  • Worked closely with families educating them about conditions of their loved ones.
  • Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks promoting dignity and respect.

Education

Mental first Aider - Mental Health

Lincoln college (online)
Lincoln
09.2022

City and guilds in community care - Pre nursing, english lang, English literature,

City and guilds in community care
Debden
06.1981

Skills

  • Participant engagement
  • Inclusive programme design of activity rota
  • Understanding individual needs
  • Working with special needs
  • Mental health training
  • Coordinating field trips
  • Activity promotion
  • Therapeutic recreation
  • Confidentiality protocols
  • Drivers license
  • Dementia care training
  • Activity risk assessment
  • DBS check
  • Dementia awareness
  • Care home activity coordination
  • Occupational therapy assistant in psychiatric hospital with Barchester
  • Food Hygiene Certification
  • Activity programme planning
  • Compassionate communication
  • Empathy and patience
  • Safety consciousness
  • Communication skills
  • Team Leadership
  • Resourcefulness

Timeline

Activities coordinator

Senior moments care
11.2019 - Current

bereavement volunteer for cruse

Cruise
09.2014 - Current

Head of activities

Barchester
09.2012 - 12.2018

Community night nurse (grade B)

Nhs
08.1985 - 09.1994

Mental first Aider - Mental Health

Lincoln college (online)

City and guilds in community care - Pre nursing, english lang, English literature,

City and guilds in community care

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