Catherine Medeiros

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About Catherine Medeiros

Dedicated and innovative Director of Residents Program with over 20 years of experience enhancing the lives of older adults and individuals with disabilities in long-term care and community settings. Recognized for my transformational leadership style, I excel at creating inclusive, person-centered programs that foster dignity, independence, and meaningful engagement. Recipient of the CEO Award from Sienna Senior Living and a Scholarship Award from George Brown College, I have led the design and implementation of innovative recreation programs that have increased resident engagement by over 40%, improved staff collaboration, and enhanced family satisfaction. My initiatives include: • Launching personalized activity plans that integrate residents’ unique histories, abilities, and preferences. • Leading a technology-integration project to provide tablets and virtual activities, reducing social isolation during critical times. • Building partnerships with community organizations and volunteers to expand programming and resources. • Implementing staff training workshops on empathetic communication and person-centered care, improving team effectiveness. In 2025, I completed the Long-Term Care Executive Leadership Certificate through CHA Learning, strengthening my expertise in strategic planning, organizational leadership, and systems transformation. This certification deepened my ability to lead change, manage complex projects, and align initiatives with organizational goals. Looking ahead, my vision is to launch a home-based recreation service that delivers innovative, customized programs to seniors and individuals with disabilities in their own homes. By combining my passion for compassionate care with my expertise in program design and leadership, I aim to bridge gaps in community care and empower clients to thrive with dignity and independence. Core Values: Compassion | Integrity | Innovation | Respect Leadership Strengths: Strategic thinking | Calm under pressure | Collaborative communicator | Creative problem-solver.