Karen Sangha, BHSc
Project Coordinator at Punjabi Community Health Services- Claim this Profile
Click to upgrade to our gold package
for the full feature experience.
-
Punjabi Professional working proficiency
-
English Native or bilingual proficiency
Topline Score
Bio
Credentials
-
Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care
Advanced Gerontological Education (AGE) Inc.Sep, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
DementiAbility Methods: The Montessori Way
DementiAbility Enterprises Inc.Aug, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Music Care Skills
The Room 217 FoundationAug, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Tiered Exercise Program
Canadian Center for Activity and AgeingJun, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health Commission of CanadaJan, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Multi-Sensory Lab Certificate
Mohawk CollegeJan, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Certified SafeTALK Suicide Prevention
LivingWorksJan, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
crisis preventionJul, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
-
Punjabi Community Health Services
-
Canada
-
Non-profit Organizations
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Project Coordinator
-
Nov 2020 - Present
- Programed tablets to be accessible for seniors - Trained isolated seniors to use tablets as well as a communication application to help reduce isolation and increase socialization - Drafted and maintained documents with seniors and with application developers - Created leases as well as manuals to go with tablets- Provided resources, services and support that can further benefit seniors - Maintained records and collected data on pilot project
-
-
-
CAMH
-
Canada
-
Hospitals and Health Care
-
700 & Above Employee
-
Student Recreation Therapist
-
Oct 2020 - Dec 2020
- Provide therapeutic support for clients through recreation and leisure.- Design and implement programs that help clients maintain and improve their healthbased on the five different domains of health- Provide one on one programming and support tailored to client’s abilities allowing themto excel and build skills allowing them to regain independence- Educate individuals about skills and resources required to participate in recreation andleisure- Observed and reported changes in behaviors, socialization and participation
-
-
-
-
Student Recreation Therapist
-
Jun 2020 - Sep 2020
- Provide therapeutic support for residents through recreation and leisure.- Design and implement programs that help residence maintain and improve their healthbased on the five different domains of health- Provide one on one programming and support as well as group programing to meetneeds of residents.- Use recreation and leisure to maximize an individual’s independence with and withoutadaptations.- Educate individuals about skills and resources required to participate in recreation andleisure
-
-
-
LensCrafters
-
United States
-
Retail Apparel and Fashion
-
700 & Above Employee
-
Certified Lead Laboratory Technician
-
2016 - 2020
- Assisted in leading a team of laboratory technicians, as well as worked alongsideopticians, sales associates and optometrists to provide excellent eye care for patients- Trained new staff to work efficiently as a team and individually, built confidence in newemployees and created a positive collaborative environment for all the professionalsinvolved in the optical industry- Problem solved and provided support for new members of our team creating a positiveand supportive environment for all employees
-
-
-
-
Helpline Volunteer
-
Jun 2019 - Dec 2019
- Provided support to callers on a 24/ 7 helpline. Created a confidential safe space forcallers to express their feelings, emotions and thoughts- Provided positive support to callers who were struggling with mental health, addiction,and isolation.- Assisted with finding them support programs that worked best for each caller as well asa confidential space to express their feelings, emotions and thoughts.- Developed safety plans for callers struggling with suicidal ideations
-
-
-
Continuing Education at Michener/UHN
-
Canada
-
Hospitals and Health Care
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Graduate Student Placement
-
Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
- Developed modules on mental health and communication- Assisted with developing a training program for education professionals on what mentalhealth and mental illness looks like in a community setting- Modules consisted of a quick run through of different mental health illnesses, how tobetter communicate with people who struggle with their mental health and how tocommunicate with diverse populations
-
-
Education
-
2020 - 2020
Mohawk College
Diploma, Recreation Therapy Intensive -
2017 - 2018
Mohawk College
Post Graduate Certificate, Mental Health and Disability Management -
2012 - 2016
University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Health Science, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Community
