Hannah Gaston

The Member Care Coordinator serves as a member of the Regional Leadership Team (RLT) and is responsible to lead Cedars Network (CNet) in care of its members; to assess care needs and support the holistic health and unity of CNet members individually and communally by

• Setting direction for community-wide practices and alignment for holistic health and unity
• Overseeing team prayer coordinators
• Overseeing team leaders (TLs) in care of team personnel
• Providing preventative care through training and resourcing
• Building a resource library and member care provider database/referral list
• Networking with other member care providers (through conferences and trainings)
• Overseeing biannual personal development plans
• Equipping prayer coordinators to execute community prayer strategies
• Facilitating team debriefs and team care plans (annually)

Shared Responsibilities as a part of the RLT

• Policy development and oversight of policies
• Assist in recruitment efforts, coordinating interviews and manage onboarding activities for new members
• Provide hospitality in Beirut for members and visitors, as possible
• Coach members through day-to-day work and complex problems
• Resolve conflicts swiftly among team members through effective mediation techniques, fostering an amicable working environment conducive to teamwork
• Organize organization-wide events that encourage member morale and cultivate community within the organization
• Manage network schedule to coordinate calendar and communicate quarter objectives
• Manage documentation of reports and personnel files (incident reports, conduct reports, etc.)

• Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
• Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
• Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
• Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
• Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
• Researched and organized travel arrangements for 6 staff members to attend a trauma training conference in Lithuania

• Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
• Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions; ensured timely administration of medication, following strict protocols to maintain client safety.
• Managed clients' personal hygiene routines including bathing, dressing, grooming tasks alongside maintaining a respectful demeanor.
• Enhanced patient well-being by providing personalized care and support tailored to individual needs.
• Offered respite care services for family members needing temporary relief while caring for their loved one.
• Maintained detailed records of client care, documenting progress and areas requiring further attention from healthcare professionals.
• Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
• Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in clients with severe cognitive impairments.
• Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings discussing the best course of action for each client's specific needs.
• Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
• Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
• Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
• Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
• Trained new staff members on best practices for home and respite care.
• Oversaw referral, visitation, and intake process for new clients.
• Maintained electronic and paper filing systems for client records.
• Reconciled account files and produced monthly reports.

• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
• Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.