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Glynis Perkins

Malanda,QLD

Summary

Proven leader in enhancing resident engagement at Carinya Home for the Aged, adept in senior activities planning and arts and crafts instruction. Established Wait-A-While Craft Studio, excelling in customer relationship management and financial oversight. Demonstrates exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills, driving significant improvements in client satisfaction and operational efficiency. 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.

Work History

Activities Coordinator/Personal Carer

Carinya Home for the Aged
  • Coordinated, planned, developed and implemented activities designed to enrich lives of assisted living residents.
  • Enhanced participant engagement by incorporating creative activities and events into the daily schedule.
  • Organized diverse activities, addressing various interests and promoting social interaction among participants.
  • Encouraged, supported and assisted residents with activities and documented activity attendance and degree of involvement.

Business Owner

Wait-A-While Craft Studio
  • Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
  • Strengthened company reputation by consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations in terms of quality products/services offered.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Managed financial operations to ensure fiscal responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

Education

High School Diploma -

Cairns State High School
Cairns, QLD
1971

Skills

Calendar Management

Senior Activities Planning

Arts and crafts instruction

Special Needs Programming

In house Dementia Training

Aged Care Cert III

Timeline

Activities Coordinator/Personal Carer

Carinya Home for the Aged

Business Owner

Wait-A-While Craft Studio

High School Diploma -

Cairns State High School
Glynis Perkins