RIYA BORDOLOI
Townsville
Summary
A lively-cheerful but also responsible and dedicated Activities Officer with qualifications and experience in a Social Work background especially in Mental Health, coordinating and implementing recreation and leisure-based activity programs to support, challenge and enhance the psychological, spiritual, social, emotional and physical wellbeing of individuals. Developing fun, creative programs that meet clients' individual wants and needs, with the goal of improving their overall wellness. Embracing a person-centered approach in developing programs and activities that meet the needs of residents and fulfill activity potential.
Offering passion for organizing and leading activities, eager to develop and grow in this environment. Brings understanding of event planning and coordination, with skills in scheduling and communication. Ready to use and develop organizational and leadership skills into the role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Activities Officer
Ozcare Villa Vincent Aged Care Facility
11.2024 - Current
- Increased accessibility of recreational offerings by developing inclusive programs catering to individuals with varying abilities or special needs.
- Performed periodic inventory of materials required to fulfill recreational and leisure goals.
- Developed recreational activities to teach decision making, physical fitness and social skills.
- Improved program efficiency by regularly evaluating activity offerings and making adjustments based on participant feedback.
- Organized transportation options as needed for off-site excursions or field trips associated with specific programming elements .
- Maintained detailed records of attendance, incident reports, and evaluations to ensure accountability and inform future planning efforts.
- Enhanced participant engagement by designing and implementing diverse activities tailored to various age groups and interests.
- Boosted community involvement by coordinating and promoting special events, such as holiday celebrations and cultural festivals.
- Fostered a positive atmosphere within the facility through effective communication, conflict resolution, and team-building exercises.
- Planned and coordinated monthly recreational and leisure calendar for facility population.
Diversional Therapist
Carinity
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Oversaw achievement of individual residents' needs, expectations and cultural values when selecting events and organizing activities
- Ordered and organized supplies necessary for specific events such as art supplies, foods and gardening materials
- Trained recreational staff to engage residents with friendliness, patience and empathy, thereby improving resident relations and communications
- Completed documented assessments to determine and clearly state residents' capabilities, needs and problems, sharing information with activities' staff
- Provided residents with daily activities to maintain and promote individual skill levels, independence and mobility
- Received feedback from residents on perceived success of previous events, taking comments and concerns into account when selecting future activities
- Developed activity schedule with movie nights, outings and daily exercises to increase resident engagement
- Discussed individual hobbies and desired activities with residents to better understand community interests and goals
- Completed assessments of events and individual needs to optimize future activity plans
- Planned, organized and directed activity department supporting residents
- Developed activity calendars to successfully balance different types of events, facility utilization and team availability
- Delivered ongoing social activity programs designed to meet individuals' physical, mental and psychosocial needs
Case Manager
Uniting Care, Community Mental Health
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Maintained case notes to document resident progress and condition
- Helped clients with bathing, dressing, and grooming to avoid skin breakdown and infections
- Promoted independence to help clients accomplish basic daily living skills
- Provided care regarding medication, and personal care
- Maintained behavioral, food and fluid chart of residents
- Provided care and assistance in daily functioning of the residents
- Did handovers to nurses and other care workers after every shift
- Worked as a team with RNs, ENs, Physios and care workers to provide the best cares for residents
Activities Officer
Regis Aged Care
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Planned, organized and directed activity department supporting residents
- Coordinated social activities such as parties, games and special events
- Maintained operational compliance with federal, state and local regulations to best support residents' needs
- Delivered ongoing social activity programs designed to meet individuals' physical, mental and psychosocial needs
Education
Master of Arts - Masters in Social Work (Professional Qualifying)
James Cook University
Townsville, QLD01.0001
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelors in Social Work
Bangalore University
01.0001
Skills
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Problem Solving
- Event Planning
- Activity Coordination
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Excellent Communication
- Program Planning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Child and Adult Psychology
- Interpersonal Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Relationship Building
- Active Listening
- Administering first aid
- Risk Assessment
- Goal Setting
- Interpersonal Communication
- Written Communication
- Emotional Support
- Customer- and Service-Oriented
- Team Leadership
Timeline
Activities Officer
Ozcare Villa Vincent Aged Care Facility
11.2024 - Current
Diversional Therapist
Carinity
03.2024 - 11.2024
Case Manager
Uniting Care, Community Mental Health
01.2023 - 03.2024
Activities Officer
Regis Aged Care
07.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelors in Social Work
Bangalore University
Master of Arts - Masters in Social Work (Professional Qualifying)
James Cook University
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