Coordinator, Child and Youth Services

• Apr 2022 - Present

Certified Child Life Specialist

• Sep 2020 - Jul 2023

Program Specialist

• Mar 2021 - Apr 2022

Child Life Intern

• Jan 2020 - Apr 2020

- Provided procedural preparation and support for children of culturally diverse backgrounds on the inpatient oncology and chronic illness units - Engaged in therapeutic play and therapeutic art to promote normalcy and comfort in the hospital, as well as develop the patients’ resilience - Collaborated with members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, including music therapists, nurses, physicians, and occupational and physiotherapists - Documented all patient interactions in a written chart format Show less

Child Life Intern

• Sep 2019 - Dec 2019

- Observed Certified Child Life Specialist and assisted in providing therapeutic interventions to children and families in hospital - Participated in the Parental Presence During Induction Program - Offered respite and sibling support for family members - Provided infant stimulation for long term infants with limited parental presence - Documented all patient interactions using the Medi-Tech software - Observed Certified Child Life Specialist and assisted in providing therapeutic interventions to children and families in hospital - Participated in the Parental Presence During Induction Program - Offered respite and sibling support for family members - Provided infant stimulation for long term infants with limited parental presence - Documented all patient interactions using the Medi-Tech software

Summer Camp Counsellor

• Jun 2016 - Aug 2019

- Camp counsellor at a day camp for children aged 3 – 5 - Planned and executed daily activities while supervising the children and maintaining their health, safety, and well-being - Camp counsellor at a day camp for children aged 3 – 5 - Planned and executed daily activities while supervising the children and maintaining their health, safety, and well-being

Behaviour Therapist

• Aug 2017 - Jun 2018

- Provided behaviour therapy and 1:1 classroom support for a three-year-old child with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Created daily schedules to foster routine and assisted with classroom integration - Communicated with the parents concerning various developmental goals and daily progress - Provided behaviour therapy and 1:1 classroom support for a three-year-old child with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Created daily schedules to foster routine and assisted with classroom integration - Communicated with the parents concerning various developmental goals and daily progress

Style Advisor

• Oct 2016 - Apr 2017

- Increased sales through personal promotion - Provided customer service to clientele by determining their needs and helping them accordingly - Handled Point-of-Sale system when closing sales - Increased sales through personal promotion - Provided customer service to clientele by determining their needs and helping them accordingly - Handled Point-of-Sale system when closing sales

Supply Teacher Assistant

• Sep 2013 - Jun 2016

- Aided the teacher with preparatory work for Arts and Crafts - Assisted in diaper changing and bathroom routines - Planned and implemented multiple activities that foster healthy development - Supplied as a teaching assistant - Aided the teacher with preparatory work for Arts and Crafts - Assisted in diaper changing and bathroom routines - Planned and implemented multiple activities that foster healthy development - Supplied as a teaching assistant

Early Childhood Studies Student

• Jan 2016 - Mar 2016

• Early Childhood Studies Student under the supervision of a Certified Child life Specialist - Planned and implemented various activities for the unit playrooms and modified them for patients who were unable to visit the playrooms due to isolation or mobility restrictions - Offered respite to the parents and family members of inpatient children - Assisted with the PAWS (Pets At Work) Program - Provided assistance with daily tasks for the Child Life Specialist • Early Childhood Studies Student under the supervision of a Certified Child life Specialist - Planned and implemented various activities for the unit playrooms and modified them for patients who were unable to visit the playrooms due to isolation or mobility restrictions - Offered respite to the parents and family members of inpatient children - Assisted with the PAWS (Pets At Work) Program - Provided assistance with daily tasks for the Child Life Specialist

Pool Deck Supervisor

• Sep 2014 - Dec 2015

- Ensured that all of the instructors followed their responsibilities in a safe manner - Interacted with parents and guardians regarding any concerns they had and the progress of their children - Received Employee of the Month award for November 2015 - Ensured that all of the instructors followed their responsibilities in a safe manner - Interacted with parents and guardians regarding any concerns they had and the progress of their children - Received Employee of the Month award for November 2015

Swim Instructor

• Sep 2013 - Dec 2015

- Swim instructor for children and adults between the ages of 6 months to 23 years old - Taught water safety and life saving courses - Fostered a warm and safe environment for the students - Swim instructor for children and adults between the ages of 6 months to 23 years old - Taught water safety and life saving courses - Fostered a warm and safe environment for the students

Summer Camp Counsellor

• Jul 2012 - Aug 2013

- Camp Counsellor for children between the ages of 6 – 12 years old - Ensure safety, comfort, and contentment amongst the campers in the cabin - Camp Counsellor for children between the ages of 6 – 12 years old - Ensure safety, comfort, and contentment amongst the campers in the cabin