Rhea Ramkirpal
Recreational Counsellor at Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities (SCHC)- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Heartsaver CPR AED
Heart & StrokeSep, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Take Home Naloxone Online Training
Toward the HeartApr, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
AODA Training Course
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)Jan, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
MFOTG: Recognize, Respond, Refer and Reflect
The Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental HealthOct, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Smart Serve
Smart Serve OntarioApr, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Telehealth for Mental Health Professionals: 2Day Distance Therapy Training
PESIApr, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans Course on Research Ethics (TCPS 2: CORE)
Panel on Research EthicsFeb, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
TAKE BACK THE NIGHT 2019
Sheridan CollegeNov, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Standard CPR /AED
Heart & StrokeSep, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities (SCHC)
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Recreational Counsellor
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Oct 2021 - Present
•Develop and implement suitable physical, intellectual, emotional, and social programs reflecting ministry guidelines and clients preferences · Monitor and evaluate the efficacy of programs for the individual and group · Report and document individual progress and level of participation · Provide instruction and structure for clients, handling or attempting to defuse challenging behaviours · Support clients through the daily routine · Ensure nutritional requirements are met during the day with particular attention to supplements where required and monitor food intake, food allergies, and other dietary restrictions · Support clients’ participation in programming according to their functional ability both within the centre and on field trips · Monitor behavioural and physical changes, bring concerns to the manager, and participate in case conferencing with team members and caregivers · Provide information and referrals to clients and caregivers about other support services and community resources · Provide day-to-day support to volunteers and students, also in the absence of the program coordinator to staff · Assist with food preparation, service, and cleanup · Help maintain a clutter free environment to reduce the risk of falls · Ensure all toxic substances and potentially dangerous tools are secured · Help maintain a hygienic workplace with particular attention to recreation areas · Assist clients with medication according to their care plan · Keep abreast of medication management policies and procedures · Review client care plans on EMR as directed by Program Coordinator · Document client status changes, updates, and medication assistance on EMR on a regular basis · Complete client incident reports as needed · Develop meaningful joint programming opportunities internally and externally · Establish partnerships with other agencies and stakeholders to enrich programming, training, and shared knowledge Show less
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Extendicare
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Certified Activity Aide
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Jul 2021 - Jul 2022
- Plan, implement and evaluate both individual and group activation program based on assessed needs and as assigned by the Supervisor. - Set up and clean activity area as necessary and transport residents to and from programs. - Monitor the behaviour and condition of residents during programs, and report any significant changes to the Supervisor and nursing staff as appropriate. - Participate in development and revision of programs under the guidance of the Supervisor. - Maintain program and resident records according to department policy. - Communicate participation by residents to registered staff. - Work cooperatively with other departments to meet resident needs. - Do documentation using Activity Pro and PointClickCare. - Facilitate group and one to one programs to meet residents Social, Physical, Intellectual, Emotional and Spiritual needs. Show less
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Ricki's
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Canada
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Retail
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200 - 300 Employee
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Retail Sales Associate
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Sep 2019 - Aug 2021
- Serves customers by helping them select products. - Drives sales through engagement of customers, suggestive selling, and sharing product knowledge. - Greets and receives customers in a welcoming manner. - Respond to customers ’questions. - Directs customers by escorting them to racks and counters. - Provides outstanding customer service. - Manage financial transactions. - Process payments. - Alerts management of potential security issues. - Assists with inventory, including receiving and stocking merchandise. - Keeps clientele informed by notifying them of preferred customer sales and future merchandise of potential interest. Show less
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Sheridan College
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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SSW- Gerontology Practicum Student
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Jan 2021 - Apr 2021
- Develop and host virtual events, such as Racism Workshop: sharing our experiences, etc.- Communicate effectively with my supervisor, and colleagues.- Worked effectively with colleagues to develop projects (Racism Workshop: sharing our experiences, YouTube channel for seniors- Brilliant Resourceful Entertainment, etc.)- Worked effectively with colleagues and community partners (Community Development Halton) to create a handout for Maintaining Balance; Tips to Avoid Falls.- Used my SSW skills through out my job, such as SOLAR, GREW, SPIES, active listening, etc.- Opened to constructive feedback.- Did detailed documentation.- Used Excel, OneDrive, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, etc.- Used Point Click care, and Activity Pro.- Develop creative activities that can be done virtually.- Create programs and activities for seniors.- Do relative training in the SSW Field.- Create programs and activities for seniors.- Do relative training in the SSW Field. Show less
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SSW- Gerontology Peer Mentor
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Oct 2020 - Apr 2021
- Worked virtually with faculty, colleagues and by myself to develop creative ways to get students involved virtually. - Planned and hosted Take Back the Night virtual event.- Worked effectively with supervisor, team leads, colleagues and students.- Sent emails to the SSW students to welcome them back to another semester and sent details of events and other activities that were happening.- Response timely to student’s emails and provided the necessary resources to meet their needs.- Schedule WebEx meetings to meet one to one with students.- Filled out timesheets with detailed information.- Hosted drop-in visits sessions to classes to introduce myself and explain what Peer Mentors are.- Used teams to communicate with Team Leads and colleagues. - Wrote an articles for the Peer Mentor Newsletter.- Develop and maintain relationships with students, fellow Peer Mentors and other staff.- Provide assistance and support for first-year students.- Serve as a resource for students at Sheridan College.- Create events for students to get involved.- Participate in training, programs and activities.- Attend group meetings- Serve as a positive role model. Show less
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Alzheimer's Society
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Program Worker
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Jan 2020 - Apr 2020
- Plan and organize activity programs under the supervision of a manager (Caribbean Folk Song) - Plan and organize theme days. - Create activity calendar. - Sett up activity equipment such as tables, instruments, electronics, etc. - Maintain and clean recreation equipment and facilities. - Assist recreation staff in conducting sports, games, and events. - Assist participants during activities. - Ensure participants' safety. - Plan and organize activity programs under the supervision of a manager (Caribbean Folk Song) - Plan and organize theme days. - Create activity calendar. - Sett up activity equipment such as tables, instruments, electronics, etc. - Maintain and clean recreation equipment and facilities. - Assist recreation staff in conducting sports, games, and events. - Assist participants during activities. - Ensure participants' safety.
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Ariel's Enterpris
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Guyana
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Retail Sales Associate
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Aug 2017 - Dec 2018
- Serves customers by helping them select products. - Drives sales through engagement of customers, suggestive selling, and sharing product knowledge. - Greets and receives customers in a welcoming manner. - Respond to customers ’questions. - Directs customers by escorting them to racks and counters. - Provides outstanding customer service. - Manage financial transactions. - Process payments. - Alerts management of potential security issues. - Assists with inventory, including receiving and stocking merchandise. - Keeps clientele informed by notifying them of preferred customer sales and future merchandise of potential interest. Show less
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Moments & Memories By Rhea
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Guyana
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Company Owner
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Mar 2016 - Dec 2018
- Serves customers by helping them select products. - Make personalize items for costumers. - Drives sales through engagement of customers, suggestive selling, and sharing product knowledge. - Greets and receives customers in a welcoming manner. - Respond to customers ’questions. - Provides outstanding customer service. - Manage financial transactions. - Process payments. - Serves customers by helping them select products. - Make personalize items for costumers. - Drives sales through engagement of customers, suggestive selling, and sharing product knowledge. - Greets and receives customers in a welcoming manner. - Respond to customers ’questions. - Provides outstanding customer service. - Manage financial transactions. - Process payments.
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Education
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2019 - 2021
Sheridan College
Associate's degree, Social Service Worker- Gerontology -
2017 - 2018
University of Guyana
Certificate, Care For The Elderly -
2017 - 2018
University of Guyana
Associate's degree, Psychology -
2014 - 2015
QualiTEST Training Institute
Certificate, Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
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