Katie Wade
Children's Services Coordinator at Starlight Children's Foundation Canada- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Mental Health First Aid Certification
St Johns AmbulanceSep, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Delirum, Depression & Dementia
Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO)Aug, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Standard First Aid, CRP-C
Lifesaving Society OntarioDec, 2018- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Starlight Children's Foundation Canada
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Canada
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Non-profit Organizations
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Children's Services Coordinator
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Oct 2018 - Present
• Responsible for the development, facilitation and execution all out of hospital programming in Ontario, including Day Brightener and Great Escape programs for 600+ Starlight families. • Research and secure in-kind or discounted entertainment/sporting/educational event/venue admission tickets and maintain database of families, gift-in-kind donors and vendors.• Responsible for all family communications and processing applications of new family inquiries.• Liaise for… • Responsible for the development, facilitation and execution all out of hospital programming in Ontario, including Day Brightener and Great Escape programs for 600+ Starlight families. • Research and secure in-kind or discounted entertainment/sporting/educational event/venue admission tickets and maintain database of families, gift-in-kind donors and vendors.• Responsible for all family communications and processing applications of new family inquiries.• Liaise for ambassador families in regard to Starlight Fundraising events.• Train, schedule and coordinate program volunteers to assist with events.• Consistently gather input and feedback from key stakeholders.• Prepare month end program activity report for submission to National Office.• Follow financial procedures regarding petty cash fund, expense submissions and receipt of donations.• Work with Development Team to share relevant information to support local development initiatives. Show more Show less
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Lakeridge Health
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Recreation Therapy Intern
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Apr 2018 - Aug 2018
• Intern on the continuing complex care unit for older adults living with Mental Illnesses, Dementia, Alzheimer and Stroke diagnoses.• Plan, fund-raise and facilitate unit wide events and entertainment to improve patient well-being and quality of life. • Assist and lead group fitness, music therapy, art therapy, snoezelen sensory therapy, montessori education and 1:1 client specific time. • Completion of patient progress notes, attendance statistics and updating… • Intern on the continuing complex care unit for older adults living with Mental Illnesses, Dementia, Alzheimer and Stroke diagnoses.• Plan, fund-raise and facilitate unit wide events and entertainment to improve patient well-being and quality of life. • Assist and lead group fitness, music therapy, art therapy, snoezelen sensory therapy, montessori education and 1:1 client specific time. • Completion of patient progress notes, attendance statistics and updating patient charts on MediTech system. Show more Show less
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University of Waterloo
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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University of Waterloo Front Desk Assistant
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Sep 2015 - Apr 2018
• Answer all inquiries and provide assistance to first year students and parents regarding campus housing, meal plans and campus life at the University of Waterloo.• Provide mental health support and guidance to professional resources on campus for all first year students. • Communicate with Campus Police and Residence Dons regarding students well-being, safety and health. • Motivate first year students to get involved on campus through education of the various special events, clubs… • Answer all inquiries and provide assistance to first year students and parents regarding campus housing, meal plans and campus life at the University of Waterloo.• Provide mental health support and guidance to professional resources on campus for all first year students. • Communicate with Campus Police and Residence Dons regarding students well-being, safety and health. • Motivate first year students to get involved on campus through education of the various special events, clubs and teams to join. Show more Show less
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Abilities Centre
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Canada
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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1:1 Support Counsellor
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Apr 2017 - Sep 2017
• Provide 1:1 support for youth living with special needs including; physical, emotional and cognitive diagnoses. • Ensure inclusive and accessible summer camp experience for campers of all abilities.• Plan and facilitate adapted weekly summer camp activities pertaining to varying themes and abilities of campers each week.• Aimed to enhance positive social interaction with peers and staff with a special focus on promoting independence and self confidence.
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Education
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University of Waterloo
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