Experience

Lumacare

• Canada
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Supervisor In-Home Support Services

  • Jan 2022 - Present



Right at Home

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Care Planner and Community Relations Manager

  • 2020 - 2021



Freelance Geriatric Care Consultant

• Freelance Geriatric Care Consultant

  • May 2018 - Oct 2020

  Toronto, Canada Area • Assists older adults and their families create a holistic and engaging plan of care including a personalized activation plan for the elder • Performs activation in-home assessments to determine the highest quality care needed • Connects older adults with community services such as adult day and respite programs, hearing clinics, recreation and leisure services, caregiving services in the community • Advises on caregiving issues, changes in behaviour, what questions to ask their… Show more • Assists older adults and their families create a holistic and engaging plan of care including a personalized activation plan for the elder • Performs activation in-home assessments to determine the highest quality care needed • Connects older adults with community services such as adult day and respite programs, hearing clinics, recreation and leisure services, caregiving services in the community • Advises on caregiving issues, changes in behaviour, what questions to ask their doctor, how to improve their home in an age friendly manner etc. • Provides supportive counselling to both the older adult and their families Show less



LOFT Community Services

• Canada
• Mental Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Life Enrichment Coordinator

  • Dec 2019 - Aug 2020

  • Sole Life Enrichment on site for 12 clients with dementia, complex mental health disorders and comorbid disabilities. • Duties of supervision of personal support workers and volunteers. • Connected clients with community resources such as pet and music therapy, gardening, entertainment, and outings • In charge of program development, implementation and the creation of a monthly activity calendar. • Accountable for the completion of recreation and leisure assessments and client… Show more • Sole Life Enrichment on site for 12 clients with dementia, complex mental health disorders and comorbid disabilities. • Duties of supervision of personal support workers and volunteers. • Connected clients with community resources such as pet and music therapy, gardening, entertainment, and outings • In charge of program development, implementation and the creation of a monthly activity calendar. • Accountable for the completion of recreation and leisure assessments and client discharge summaries. • Maintained client files, completed documentation using CIS, in a highly organized and detailed manner. • Ensured that client’s well-being was maintained and introduced interventions in which to better improve client outcomes. • Reported any irregularities or shifts in client’s health status or emotional state to appropriate members of interdisciplinary team. • Responsible for the preparation and service of lunch and snacks and sanitation of activity room and centre. • Goes above and beyond expected duties and implemented a clothing drive for residents. Show less



West Park Healthcare Centre

• Canada
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Recreation Therapy Assistant

  • Apr 2016 - 2018

  82 Buttonwood Ave. • Currently holds a Full-time Permanent position and reports to the Volunteer and Recreation Therapy Services Manager • Responsible for creating, planning and implementing a variety of large group programs targeting seniors and adults with complex disabilities, amputee and neurological rehabilitation, M.S. and chronic respiratory conditions. • Collaborates with a wide ranging interdisciplinary team to create and maintain patient focused care plans to increase the quality of life of the… Show more • Currently holds a Full-time Permanent position and reports to the Volunteer and Recreation Therapy Services Manager • Responsible for creating, planning and implementing a variety of large group programs targeting seniors and adults with complex disabilities, amputee and neurological rehabilitation, M.S. and chronic respiratory conditions. • Collaborates with a wide ranging interdisciplinary team to create and maintain patient focused care plans to increase the quality of life of the residents. • Conducts patient consults and organizes the referral process. • Coordinates with Volunteer Services to recruit and communicate with volunteers for recreational programs. • Oversees and manages the Pet Therapy Program, and supervises the pet therapists. • Responsible for the planning, development and implementation of large scale special events, including the recruiting and scheduling of the appropriate entertainment. • Provides emotional support to ensure the psychosocial wellbeing of each patient is maintained. • Took initiative to develop a Programs Overview document for the department to provide new patients with all the services that West Park’s Recreation Therapy team provides. • Works with patients independently to reach Recreation and Personal Leisure goals using a variety of interventions and strategies. • Contributed to the continual management of the allocation of funds for Recreation Therapy Department. • Organized and implemented outings to the community for patients, including transportation, budgeting and risk management. • Collaborated with Recreation team to create each monthly Activity Calendar. • Planned and implemented Centre-wide Communal Dining programs; personally responsible for managing the budget, organizing catering and collecting patient costs. Show less



West Toronto Support Services

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Programmer

  • Sep 2015 - Jul 2016

  Keele and Bloor • Completed a one year student placement and was offered a part time position upon completion. • Responsible for creating and implementing a variety of different programming- concentrating on large group programs. • Created and contributed to the monthly activity calendars. • Facilitates one to one programs for clients with Alzheimer's Dementia when needed. • Worked independently to update the ADS Program Outlines/ Evaluations binder. • Strong organizational, administrative… Show more • Completed a one year student placement and was offered a part time position upon completion. • Responsible for creating and implementing a variety of different programming- concentrating on large group programs. • Created and contributed to the monthly activity calendars. • Facilitates one to one programs for clients with Alzheimer's Dementia when needed. • Worked independently to update the ADS Program Outlines/ Evaluations binder. • Strong organizational, administrative and artistic skills • Trained on Adult Day Service documentation system. • Completed client assessments, assisted in the creation of client care plans, evaluated programs. • Assists with basic tasks such as cooking, cleaning, serving food and beverages. • Confident in organizing and facilitating outings. • Trained to assist with client toileting and transferring, and program development and implementation. Show less



Chartwell Retirement Residences

• Canada
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Recreation Assistant

  • Apr 2015 - Jun 2016

  Cawthra Gardens Long Term Care • Currently holds a permanent part-time position, reporting to the Programs Manager • Upholds Chartwells philosophy of R.E.S.P.E.C.T. • Ensured a warm and welcoming atmosphere that allowed clients to feel at ease, and remain safe. • Proficient in Documentation using MDS-RAI, Pointclickcare.com and ActivityPro.Net • Responsible for the facilitation of small and large group programming, as well as a variety of P.I.E.S.S. based one to one programs. • Encouraged and supported… Show more • Currently holds a permanent part-time position, reporting to the Programs Manager • Upholds Chartwells philosophy of R.E.S.P.E.C.T. • Ensured a warm and welcoming atmosphere that allowed clients to feel at ease, and remain safe. • Proficient in Documentation using MDS-RAI, Pointclickcare.com and ActivityPro.Net • Responsible for the facilitation of small and large group programming, as well as a variety of P.I.E.S.S. based one to one programs. • Encouraged and supported residents to remain independent, and pursue self-directed activities. • Routinely provide new and creative programming ideas and supply suggestions for the monthly calendar and activities.

• Activation Aide

  • Sep 2014 - Apr 2015

  White Eagle Long Term Care • Completed a Student Placement as a recreation aide and reported to the Program and Support Services manager. • Upheld Chartwells philosophy of R.E.S.P.E.C.T. • Developed, implemented and evaluated a variety of diverse programs that meet physical, intellectual, emotional and cultural-spiritual needs of all residents. • Proficient computer skills, maintained excellent documentation as well as participated in calendar and activity planning • Encouraged resident participation in… Show more • Completed a Student Placement as a recreation aide and reported to the Program and Support Services manager. • Upheld Chartwells philosophy of R.E.S.P.E.C.T. • Developed, implemented and evaluated a variety of diverse programs that meet physical, intellectual, emotional and cultural-spiritual needs of all residents. • Proficient computer skills, maintained excellent documentation as well as participated in calendar and activity planning • Encouraged resident participation in programs, as well as provided one on one support to residents to support relationships within the home and community surrounding • Provided support with monitoring spending of funds allocated for Recreation budgets. • Ensured a safe and comfortable environment by keeping aware of all risks, safety concerns and experience obligation.



Kensington Gardens

• Activation Student Placement

  • Sep 2013 - May 2014

  • Completed a Student Placement and reported to the Life Enrichment Supervisor. • Conducted client assessments including psycho-social well-being, documented attendance and overall participation using Activity Pro software program. • Participated in care conferences with a multidisciplinary team. • Implemented and delivered Special events, and managed spending of funds allocated by the Life Enrichment department. • Developed, implemented and evaluated programs that met social… Show more • Completed a Student Placement and reported to the Life Enrichment Supervisor. • Conducted client assessments including psycho-social well-being, documented attendance and overall participation using Activity Pro software program. • Participated in care conferences with a multidisciplinary team. • Implemented and delivered Special events, and managed spending of funds allocated by the Life Enrichment department. • Developed, implemented and evaluated programs that met social, physical, emotional, intellectual-cognitive, and spiritual-culturally appropriate programming. Show less



The Redwoods Retirement Residence

• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Dietary Aide

  • Oct 2011 - 2013

  • Maintained the position of head server, and assisted manager with weekly shift scheduling and provided support to service staff as needed. • Independently managed a separate dining room for residents with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, with no prior knowledge of the disease or responsive behaviours. • Initiative taken to re-organize storage room and kitchen wares to create greater efficiency and order.