Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Meagan Hohua

Wellington,WGN

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Diversional Therapist

Ultimate Care Group
03.2019 - Current
  • Designed, implemented and managed recreation programmes in group or individual setting.
  • Built strong rapport with residents, families and/or whanau, Fostering trust and open communication to ensure best outcomes.
  • Provided support and shared decision making with our Māori residents and their whanau, to achieve hauora (tinana, hinengaro, whānau and wairua) goals.
  • Provided training to staff in Māori kawa and tikanga.
  • Assessed and documented residents' progress. Tracking improvements and identifying areas for growth, tailoring programs to individual needs.
  • Enhanced resident well-being through personalized plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
  • Collaboration with clinical team, medical professionals and other healthcare providers.
  • Active contribution to a culture of professionalism, safety and quality in the workplace.
  • Successfully contributed to the Rest Home certification and audit.
  • Provided mentorship to fellow Activities Coordinators and Diversional Therapists nationwide for UCG.
  • Selected for the Ultimate Care Group National Dementia Steering Group - Analyze and steer the future of Dementia with UCG.

Activities Coordinator

Ultimate Care Group
03.2015 - 03.2019
  • 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.
  • Fostered a sense of belonging among participants through regular recognition of achievements during group gatherings and celebrations.
  • Prepared rooms, equipment and supplies and maintained clean activity area to foster welcoming environment and maximize participation.
  • Maintained and ordered supplies for activities.
  • Increased activity participation by maintaining a welcoming and inclusive environment for all attendees.
  • Improved event coordination efficiency by streamlining processes, resulting in smoother execution of planned activities.

Site Supervisor

OCS Cleaning Services General Commercial Cleaning
02.2011 - 02.2015
  • Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
  • Maintained records and logs of work performed, materials and equipment used.
  • Worked with managers and team members to meet strict timelines.
  • Oversaw team members safety and efforts at work site.
  • Developed work schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage.
  • Conducted thorough quality assurance checks on completed work, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client requirements.
  • Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
  • Improved employee morale through consistent leadership support, fostering a positive working environment conducive to productivity.

Education

New Zealand Certificate in Health And Wellbeing - Social And Community Services (Level 4)

Careerforce
Wellington, NZ
09.2019

Skills

  • Evaluate

Timeline

Diversional Therapist

Ultimate Care Group
03.2019 - Current

Activities Coordinator

Ultimate Care Group
03.2015 - 03.2019

Site Supervisor

OCS Cleaning Services General Commercial Cleaning
02.2011 - 02.2015

New Zealand Certificate in Health And Wellbeing - Social And Community Services (Level 4)

Careerforce
Meagan Hohua