Ginger Veloz

Enrichment Leader

Belmont Village

02.2023 - Current

Organize & lead daily therapeutic & memory enrichment activities with seniors who have memory impairment.
Constantly think of fun/ creative ways to stimulate and challenge our residents at all stages.
Developed a thriving, enriching sensory program for our lowest functioning seniors.
Make sure I actually " Hear " my residents, attempt to find the core reason on why a resident may be acting challenging or why they seem frustrated. Instead of fighting frustration with frustration, show empathy, calmness, and a eager attitude to listen.
Assist co-workers in activity planning or understanding ways to adjust to a residents challenging behavior.
Provided one on one time to learn and study the details in the way our lowest functioning residents were attempting to communicate.
Use every opportunity to include simple step by step instruction, promote independence, and encourage creativity.
Coaching family members with lower functioning seniors, easier ways to communicate, feed, or engage with their loved one in a way that works best for the senior.
Assist with meal planning to meet nutritional and hand eye coordination goals.
Display empathy, compassion, patience and attempt to lead others by that example.
Researching background information on our daily topic to provide a relevant engaging class session.
Tracking daily participation and or any changes in condition.
Directed group in simple exercises, including passive and active range of motion to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
Engage with residents and families, providing emotional support and updates regarding their loved ones day to day participation.
Fostered independence in individuals while closely monitoring safety at all times.
Improved resident outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote resident happiness and safety.
Reported concerns to supervisor to maintain optimal care for all resident needs.
Fostered positive, person-centered classroom environment by encouraging opinion sharing and discussion.
Prepared lesson plans for the day, following neighborhood/ COF curriculum and Core standards.
Planned out my day according to the needs of our residents, and made sure I cleaned up or reset in time for the start of my next activity and or to make sure I was on time for our EL meetings.
Motivated a positive, loving family environment for all of our residents.
Researched, planned, and organized mentally stimulating activities for individuals between ages of65 and102.